Yosemite Investment Inc. · Electronic Components
VW500
Resistor, Variable, Wire Wound, Non
Part NumberVW500
ManufacturerYosemite Investment Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-964-3401 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Effective Electrical Rotation In D290.0 NOMINAL
Body Diameter1.281 INCHES NOMINAL
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se275.0 SINGLE SECTION
Features ProvidedHUMIDITY PROOF
Electrical Resistance Per Section500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti5.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type And Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Shaft StyleROUND
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 VW500 available?
We can source VW500 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 VW500 by Yosemite Investment Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If VW500 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 VW500?
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 VW500?
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.