National Item Identification Number

00-357-1578
003571578
5985-00-357-1578
5985003571578

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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56232

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56232

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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

2382592
2382592REVA

Required Categories

APPLICATION DESIGN
ATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD
BODY STYLE
ADJUSTMENT DEVICE

Required Description

WAVEGUIDE
CONTINUOUS
1A WAVEGUIDE TYPE
1 SHAFT
ROUND
2 FLANGE
1 TERMINAL W