MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
RJ12CL253
Resistor, Variable, Nonwire Wound,
Part NumberRJ12CL253
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-458-4455 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Section Quantity1
Overall Length1.320 INCHES NOMINAL
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type And Quantity3 WIRE LEAD
Test Data Document81349-MIL-R-22097 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DA
Overall Height0.315 INCHES NOMINAL
Body Height0.315 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
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 RJ12CL253 available?
We can source RJ12CL253 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 RJ12CL253 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If RJ12CL253 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 RJ12CL253?
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 RJ12CL253?
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.