National Item Identification Number

00-672-5604
006725604
5985-00-672-5604
5985006725604

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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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

LD491600
1003403
1847202

Required Categories

APPLICATION DESIGN
OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS
ATTENUATION VARIATION

Required Description

WAVEGUIDE
0.0 TO 20.0
CONTINUOUS
1A WAVEGUIDE TYPE
ANY ACCEPTABLE
ANY ACCEP