Part Details | VARIABLE ATTENUATOR
5985-00-231-7962 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: 086986046, 08698-6046, 50867360, 5086-7360, 50867360, 5086-7360, 5985-00-231-7962, 00-231-7962, 5985002317962, 002317962
Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
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59 | OCT 19, 1970 | 00-231-7962 | 00838 ( ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
COAXIAL TYPE

Cross Reference | NSN 5985-00-231-7962
Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
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08698-6046 | 28480 | HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANYDBA HP |
5086-7360 | 28480 | HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANYDBA HP |
5086-7360 | 1LQK8 | KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
Technical Data | NSN 5985-00-231-7962
Characteristic | Specifications |
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APPLICATION DESIGN | TRANSMISSION LINE |
ATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD | STEPPED |
BODY STYLE | COAXIAL TYPE |
OVERALL LENGTH | 5.375 INCHES NOMINAL |
OVERALL HEIGHT | 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL |
OVERALL WIDTH | 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL |
ADJUSTMENT DEVICE TYPE AND QUANTITY | 1 SHAFT |
SHAFT TYPE | ROUND |
SHAFT DIAMETER | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL |
SHAFT LENGTH | 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL |
TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
MOUNTING FACILITY TYPE AND QUANTITY | 4 THREADED STUD |
MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
UNTHREADED MOUNTING HOLE DIAMETER | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL |
CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO LENGTH | 2.875 INCHES NOMINAL |
CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO WIDTH | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL |