NSN 5985-01-242-8785
Part Details | VARIABLE ATTENUATOR
5985-01-242-8785 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).
Alternate Parts: MA8438S637, MA8438-S637, C50009361, C5000936-1, 1629, 5985-01-242-8785, 01-242-8785, 5985012428785, 012428785
| Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | OCT 17, 1986 | 01-242-8785 | 00838 ( ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
COAXIAL TYPE
Cross Reference | NSN 5985-01-242-8785
| Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| MA8438-S637 | 96341 | COBHAM ADVANCED ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONSINC. |
| C5000936-1 | 56977 | DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HQU S ARMY ELECTRONICS RESEARCH AND |
| 1629 | 11332 | GENERAL MICROWAVE CORPORATION |
Technical Data | NSN 5985-01-242-8785
| Characteristic | Specifications |
|---|---|
| APPLICATION DESIGN | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| FREQUENCY RANGE | 846.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 906.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS | P0.0/P53.0 |
| OVERALL ATTENUATION ACCURACY IN DECIBELS | M3.00/P3.00 |
| ATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD | STEPPED |
| STEP POSITION QUANTITY | 10 |
| ATTENUATION PER STEP IN DECIBELS | 5.0 |
| BODY STYLE | COAXIAL TYPE |
| OVERALL LENGTH | 4.250 INCHES NOMINAL |
| OVERALL HEIGHT | 1.350 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| OVERALL WIDTH | 4.000 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| ADJUSTMENT DEVICE TYPE AND QUANTITY | 1 ELECTRONIC, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED |
| TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY | 3 SOLDER STUD AND 3 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| COAXIAL CONNECTOR SERIES DESIGNATION | SMA |
| MOUNTING FACILITY TYPE AND QUANTITY | 4 UNTHREADED HOLE |
| MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| UNTHREADED MOUNTING HOLE DIAMETER | 0.145 INCHES NOMINAL |
| CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO LENGTH | 3.374 INCHES NOMINAL |
| CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO WIDTH | 3.550 INCHES NOMINAL |