National Item Identification Number

00-956-8258
009568258
5905-00-956-8258
5905009568258

National Stock Number

Item Name

RESISTOR,FIXED,COMPOSITION

Federal Supply Class

5905

Description

A resistor whose ohmic value cannot be adjusted or varied. The resistance element consists of a mixture of carbon, an insulating material, and suitable binders, either molded together or applied as a thin layer of conducting material on an insulated form. The opposition to the flow of current is an inherent property of the materials used and is manifest by the heat dissipation in the item itself. See also ATTENUATOR, FIXED; RESISTOR, FIXED, FILM; and RESISTOR, THERMAL. Excludes SUPPRESSOR, IGNITION INTERFERENCE.

Commercial and Government Entity Code (Supplier Data)

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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

1960575-81

Required Categories

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