National Item Identification Number

01-022-5173
010225173
5985-01-022-5173
5985010225173

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)

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80063

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82199

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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

SM-D-630791
SM-D-630791

Required Categories

APPLICATION DESIGN
ATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD
ADJUSTMENT DEVICE TYPE AND QUA

Required Description

TRANSMISSION LINE
STEPPED
1 SHAFT
2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE
BNC
2 UNTHRE