American Precision Industries Inc. · Electronic Components
BS538
Coil, Radio Frequency
Part NumberBS538
ManufacturerAmerican Precision Industries Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5950-00-901-9505 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCOIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
Federal Supply Class5950 — Coils and Transformers
Quality Factor55 MINIMUM SINGLE COMPONENT SINGLE WINDING
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSED
Maximum Operating Temp85.0 CELSIUS
Winding Operating Current180.0 MILLIAMPERES DC MINIMUM SINGLE COMPONENT SINGLE WINDING
Overall Width0.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Rating MethodELECTRICAL SINGLE COMPONENT SINGLE WINDING
Inductance Rating2.20 MILLIHENRIES NOMINAL SINGLE COMPONENT SINGLE WINDING
Coil Form TypeSOLID SINGLE COMPONENT
Dc Resistance Rating In Ohms33.000 SINGLE COMPONENT SINGLE WINDING
Overall Height0.475 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal Type And Quantity2 WIRE LEAD
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is BS538 available?
We can source BS538 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is BS538 by American Precision Industries Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If BS538 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like BS538?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for BS538?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.