National Item Identification Number

00-403-9716
004039716
5985-00-403-9716
5985004039716

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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96341

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96341

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02591

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NAVAL AIR WARFARE CTR
AIRCRAFT DIV
48182 STANDLEY
PATUXENT RIVER
MD
20670
301-342-3000

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80070

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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

MAR-591-LS
R591LS
17-12115-1
17-12115-1

Required Categories

APPLICATION DESIGN
FREQUENCY RANGE
IMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS
VOLTAGE STANDING

Required Description

WAVEGUIDE
32.900 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND
33.500 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
12.0 INPUT
1