MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
RW55J161
Resistor, Fixed, Wire Wound
Part NumberRW55J161
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-264-8541 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius At Zer200.0
Body Diameter0.375 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM
Power Dissipation Rating In Watts5.000 FREE AIR
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Terminal TypeWIRE LEAD
Body Length1.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Ambient Temp At Full Rated Power25.0 CELSIUS
Style DesignatorAXIAL TERMINAL EACH END
Resistance Tolerance In Percent-5.000 TO 5.000
Electrical Resistance160.000 OHMS
Cancelled NSN5905-00-518-7788 (cancelled)
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 RW55J161 available?
We can source RW55J161 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 RW55J161 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If RW55J161 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 RW55J161?
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 RW55J161?
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.