National Item Identification Number

00-080-4688
000804688
5985-00-080-4688
5985000804688

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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93459

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AEROFLEX / WEINSCHEL INC.
DBA WEINSCHEL CORPORATION
5305 SPECTRUM DR
FREDERICK
MD
21703
301-846-9222

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06845

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RAYTHEON COMPANY
DBA RAYTHEON
1300 E JOPPA RD
BALTIMORE
MD
21286
410-583-4485

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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

2418
4017479-0701

Required Categories

APPLICATION DESIGN
FREQUENCY RANGE
IMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS
VOLTAGE STANDING

Required Description

TRANSMISSION LINE
0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND
1.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
50.0 INPUT-