MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
PC38J8R5
Capacitor, Variable, Glass Dielect
Part NumberPC38J8R5
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5910-00-919-0780 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCAPACITOR,VARIABLE,GLASS DIELECT
Federal Supply Class5910 — Capacitors
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Adjustment Device Drive Type And Q1 SHAFT
Capacitance Range In Picofarads+0.8 TO 8.5 SINGLE SECTION
Shaft Length0.125 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT
Shaft TypeROUND, SLOTTED SINGLE SHAFT
Adjustment Device Torque1.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 10.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM
Capacitance Drift In Picofarads0.02 SINGLE SECTION
Test Data Document81349-MIL-C-14409 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DA
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM
Terminal Type And Quantity1 WIRE LEAD
Nominal Thread Size0.190 INCHES
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 PC38J8R5 available?
We can source PC38J8R5 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 PC38J8R5 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If PC38J8R5 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 PC38J8R5?
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 PC38J8R5?
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.