Vishay Angstrohm Precision · Electronic Components
W164A161J
Resistor, Variable, Nonwire Wound,
Part NumberW164A161J
ManufacturerVishay Angstrohm Precision
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-259-2286 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Shaft StyleROUND, FLATTED
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Terminal Type And Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti50.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Nonturn Device Radius0.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Cancelled NSN5905-00-678-4931 (cancelled)
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 W164A161J available?
We can source W164A161J 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 W164A161J by Vishay Angstrohm Precision obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If W164A161J 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 W164A161J?
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 W164A161J?
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.