National Item Identification Number
00-328-8898
003288898
5985-00-328-8898
5985003288898
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)
18876
Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)
8171360
Required Categories
APPLICATION DESIGN
FREQUENCY RANGE
INSERTION LOSS AT MINIMUM ATTENUATION IN MA
Required Description
WAVEGUIDE
8.500 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND
9.600 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
0.5
0.0 TO 35.