Part Details | VARIABLE ATTENUATOR
5985-00-520-5507 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: 21440801, 2144080-1, ARM115470, ARM1-15470, 5985-00-520-5507, 00-520-5507, 5985005205507, 005205507
| Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | AUG 19, 1974 | 00-520-5507 | 00838 ( ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
Cross Reference | NSN 5985-00-520-5507
| Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2144080-1 | 55974 | HONEYWELL INTL INCDEFENSE AVIONICS SYSTEMS |
| ARM1-15470 | 12457 | MERRIMAC INDUSTRIES, INC. |
Technical Data | NSN 5985-00-520-5507
| Characteristic | Specifications |
|---|---|
| APPLICATION DESIGN | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| FREQUENCY RANGE | 5.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 50.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| IMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| POWER RATING | 500.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE |
| OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS | P1.0/P11.0 |
| ATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD | CONTINUOUS |
| ADJUSTMENT DEVICE TYPE AND QUANTITY | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| COAXIAL CONNECTOR SERIES DESIGNATION | SM |
| MOUNTING FACILITY TYPE AND QUANTITY | 2 UNTHREADED HOLE |
| UNTHREADED MOUNTING HOLE DIAMETER | 0.140 INCHES NOMINAL |
| CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO LENGTH | 1.090 INCHES NOMINAL |
| CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO WIDTH | 0.310 INCHES NOMINAL |
| OPERATING TEMP RANGE | +0.0 TO +70.0 DEG CELSIUS |
