National Item Identification Number

01-186-7345
011867345
5985-01-186-7345
5985011867345

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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97942

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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

586R551H01

Required Categories

ATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD
III REFERENCE DATA AND LITERATURE
III END ITEM ID

Required Description

STEPPED
T.O. 31P3-2TPS75-4
AN/TPS-75
97942
586R551H01