National Item Identification Number
00-677-9001
006779001
5985-00-677-9001
5985006779001
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)
80063
Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)
SMC333516
Required Categories
ATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD
STEP POSITION QUANTITY
III FSC APPLICATION DATA
Required Description
STEPPED
12
ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT