National Item Identification Number

01-160-6334
011606334
5985-01-160-6334
5985011606334

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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59912

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MINNESOTA MINING AND MFG CO
DYNATEL SYSTEMS DIV
3760 CALLE TECATE
CAMARILLO
CA
93010
805-383-1829

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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

1800C

Required Categories

APPLICATION DESIGN
INSERTION LOSS AT MINIMUM ATTENUATION IN MAXIMUM DECIBELS
O

Required Description

TRANSMISSION LINE
3.0
0.0 TO 89.0
STEPPED
2A WAVEGUIDE TYPE
6.500 INCHES NO