National Item Identification Number

01-178-8842
011788842
5985-01-178-8842
5985011788842

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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80138

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KAY ELEMETRICS CORPORATION
2 BRIDGEWATER LANE
LINCOLN PARK
NJ
07035
973-628-6200

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F8224

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THALES AIR DEFENCE SA
7 R DES MATHURINS
10
BAGNEUX
92220
FRANCE
01 40 84 40 00

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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

1-439
89099115

Required Categories

APPLICATION DESIGN
FREQUENCY RANGE
IMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS
VOLTAGE STANDING

Required Description

TRANSMISSION LINE
0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND
1.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
50.0 INPUT-