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Yosemite Investment Inc.  · Electronic Components

VW5K

Resistor, Variable, Wire Wound, Non

Part NumberVW5K
ManufacturerYosemite Investment Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote

Specifications

Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Effective Electrical Rotation In D275.0 NOMINAL
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Body Length0.438 INCHES NOMINAL
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type And Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti5.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient Of Resistance Wir-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se35.0 SINGLE SECTION
ESD/EMICode B — ESD/EMI sensitive item
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RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
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Frequently asked

Is VW5K available?
We can source VW5K 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 VW5K by Yosemite Investment Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If VW5K 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 VW5K?
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 VW5K?
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.