National Item Identification Number

00-320-9796
003209796
5985-00-320-9796
5985003209796

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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3B150

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49956

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49956

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58880

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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

240-1283P1
240-1283P1
3700-50C36
3896

Required Categories

APPLICATION DESIGN
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM DESIGNATOR
IMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS
OVER

Required Description

AUDIO
8D T
1000.0 INPUT
0.0 TO 4.4
-0.22 TO 0.22
STEPPED
22
0.2
2.781 IN