National Item Identification Number
00-172-9778
001729778
5985-00-172-9778
5985001729778
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)
92755
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
DIV ES DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS DIVISION
1745A WEST NURSERY ROAD
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS
MD
21090
410-552-2455
Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)
449A
Required Categories
APPLICATION DESIGN
Required Description
TRANSMISSION LINE