National Item Identification Number

00-793-1834
007931834
5985-00-793-1834
5985007931834

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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3B150

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49956

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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

2598-5090
2598-5090

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