scope:

This specification covers the detail requirements for style RQ051, variable, non-wire-wound, precision resistors.

The type designation shall be in the following form:

Style RQ051 is applicable to this specification.

The resistance-temperature characteristic and maximum ambient temperature applicable to this specification shall be symbol C (full power at 60°C derated to zero power at 125°C).

The shaft length applicable to this specification shall be symbol G (1.125 ± .0156).

The moisture resistance applicable to this specification shall be symbol 2.

The life characteristic applicable to this specification shall be 5 (25,000 cycles and 1.0 hour dither) (see 4.1.3).

The function-conformity tolerance characteristic applicable to this specification shall be symbols A to D, inclusive.

The output smoothness characteristic applicable to this specification shall be symbol F (1.0 percent degraded to 1.4 percent) (see 4.1.1). Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Electronic Research and Development Command, ATTN: DELET-RP, Ft. Monmouth, NJ 07703, by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.

The nominal total resistance values, shall be 5 kilohms and maximum end voltage shall be 2.0 percent of total applied voltage.