National Item Identification Number

01-385-8667
013858667
5985-01-385-8667
5985013858667

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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98869

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HOWELL INSTRUMENTS INC.
3479 W. VICKERY BLVD.
FORT WORTH
TX
76107
817-336-7411

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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

C4803

Required Categories

APPLICATION DESIGN

Required Description

AUDIO