National Item Identification Number

00-321-6544
003216544
5985-00-321-6544
5985003216544

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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49956

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94404

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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

738-211AALT2
738-211AALT2

Required Categories

ATTENUATION PER STEP IN DECIBELS
OVERALL DIAMETER
SPECIAL FEATURES
III END IT

Required Description

5.0
2.000 INCHES NOMINAL
SECTION QTY-1,RESISTANCE TOLERANCE-PORM 10 PCT,TERMIN