National Item Identification Number

00-503-9555
005039555
5985-00-503-9555
5985005039555

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)

---

Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

7203

Required Categories

APPLICATION DESIGN
FREQUENCY RANGE
OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS
OVER

Required Description

WAVEGUIDE
0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND
9.300 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
0.0 TO 60.0
-1