National Item Identification Number

00-686-3986
006863986
5985-00-686-3986
5985006863986

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)

---

9N770

---

TELEPHONICS CORP/PRD INSTRUMENTS
789 PARK AVE
HUNTINGTON
NY
11743
631-549-6000

---

18876

---

---

Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

185BS1
185BS1
9138283

Required Categories

APPLICATION DESIGN
VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO
POWER RATING
OVERALL ATTENUATI

Required Description

WAVEGUIDE
15.00
1.0 WATTS AVERAGE
0.0 TO 40.0
CONTINUOUS
7.000 INCHES NOMIN