National Item Identification Number
00-138-5127
001385127
5985-00-138-5127
5985001385127
National Stock Number
Item Name
ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE
Federal Supply Class
5985
Description
A device for reducing the strength of an alternating current signal either continuously or in steps, without causing appreciable signal distortion, by maintaining substantially constant output and/or input impedance match. Continuously variable resistive devices must consist of at least two sections or one section with at least two rotating contacts. The item must have an overall attenuation rating. Includes tandem mounted variable resistors designed to function as an attenuator but whose terminals are not connected. See also RESISTOR, VAIABLE (as modified).
Commercial and Government Entity Code (Supplier Data)
01113
GENERAL INSTRUMENT CORPORATION
DBA MOTOROLA CHS DIV CONNECTED HOME
101 TOURNAMENT DRIVE
BLDG1
HORSHAM
PA
19044
215-323-1654
Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)
A18
Required Categories
APPLICATION DESIGN
IMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS
VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO
OVERA
Required Description
TRANSMISSION LINE
75.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
1.38
0.0 TO 18.0
STEPPED
3
6.0
1A WAV