MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
PC38Q160
Capacitor, Variable, Glass Dielect
Part NumberPC38Q160
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5910-00-456-4780 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCAPACITOR,VARIABLE,GLASS DIELECT
Federal Supply Class5910 — Capacitors
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 150.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM
Overall Diameter0.312 INCHES NOMINAL
Adjustment Device Torque1.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 10.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM
Bushing ShapeROUND W/FLAT
Bushing Length0.281 INCHES NOMINAL
Nonderated Voltage Rating And Type1250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Shaft Length0.125 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE SHAFT
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit1 THREADED BUSHING
Body Length1.656 INCHES NOMINAL
Bushing Diameter0.190 INCHES NOMINAL
Quality Factor At 25 Deg Celsius1500.0
Cancelled NSN5910-00-884-2702 (cancelled)
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 PC38Q160 available?
We can source PC38Q160 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 PC38Q160 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If PC38Q160 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 PC38Q160?
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 PC38Q160?
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.