MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
RB16CE17R40B
Resistor, Fixed, Wire Wound
Part NumberRB16CE17R40B
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-01-156-8496 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Electrical Resistance17.500 OHMS
Resistance Tolerance In Percent-0.100 TO 0.100
Terminal TypeTAB, SOLDER LUG
Body Diameter0.562 INCHES NOMINAL
Test Data Document81349-MIL-R-93 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA
Reactance CharacteristicNONINDUCTIVE
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Power Dissipation Rating In Watts0.333 FREE AIR
Ambient Temp At Full Rated Power125.0 CELSIUS
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
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 RB16CE17R40B available?
We can source RB16CE17R40B 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 RB16CE17R40B by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If RB16CE17R40B 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 RB16CE17R40B?
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 RB16CE17R40B?
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.