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RHS500
RHEOSTAT 500 OHM 25W
Part NumberRHS500
ManufacturerOhmite
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-965-8108 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
Terminals3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
First Flat Length0.343 INCHES NOMINAL
Body Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Device Design TypeAT 6:00 OCLOCK LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti25.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistor
Terminal Type And Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Vendor Part Numbers06874
Cancelled NSN5905-01-197-8120 (cancelled)
ESD/EMICode B — 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 RHS500 available?
We can source RHS500 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 RHS500 by Ohmite obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If RHS500 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 RHS500?
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 RHS500?
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.