Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · Electronic Components
GS838S3
Switch, Sensitive
Part NumberGS838S3
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-450-6155 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,SENSITIVE
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Terminal Type And Quantity6 WIRE LEAD
Actuator Roller Width0.154 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.158 INCHES MAXIMUM
Maximum Voltage Rating In Volts28.0 DC
Center To Center Distance Between0.997 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.003 INCHES MAXIMUM
Body Width0.740 INCHES MAXIMUM
Contact Load Current Rating At Max7.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 1.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement2 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Inclosure TypeHERMETICALLY SEALED
Switch Release Force4.0 OUNCES MINIMUM
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.140 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.144 INCHES MAXIMUM
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
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 GS838S3 available?
We can source GS838S3 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 GS838S3 by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If GS838S3 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 GS838S3?
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 GS838S3?
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.