NSN 5985-00-851-9780
Part Details | VARIABLE ATTENUATOR
5985-00-851-9780 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: 723898721, 723898-721, 723898721REVA, 723898-721REVA, 723898721REVA, 723898-721REVA, JJ87370, 87370, 5985-00-851-9780, 00-851-9780, 5985008519780, 008519780
Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
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59 | JAN 01, 1962 | 00-851-9780 | 00838 ( ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS

BRIDGED "T"

Cross Reference | NSN 5985-00-851-9780
Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
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723898-721 | 05869 | RAYTHEON COMPANYDBA RAYTHEON |
723898-721REVA | 82577 | RAYTHEON COMPANYDBA RAYTHEON |
723898-721REVA | 05869 | RAYTHEON COMPANYDBA RAYTHEON |
JJ87370 | 01121 | ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC. |
87370 | 01121 | ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC. |
Technical Data | NSN 5985-00-851-9780
Characteristic | Specifications |
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APPLICATION DESIGN | AUDIO |
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM DESIGNATOR | BRIDGED "T" |
IMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS | 75.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
POWER RATING | 3.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS | P0.0/P33.0 |
OVERALL ATTENUATION ACCURACY IN DECIBELS | M5.00/P5.00 |
ATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD | CONTINUOUS |
BODY STYLE | CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS |
OVERALL LENGTH | 3.046 INCHES MAXIMUM |
OVERALL WIDTH | 1.484 INCHES MAXIMUM |
BODY DIAMETER | 1.160 INCHES MAXIMUM |
BUSHING LENGTH | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL |
BODY LENGTH | 1.438 INCHES MAXIMUM |
ADJUSTMENT DEVICE TYPE AND QUANTITY | 1 SHAFT |
SHAFT TYPE | ROUND, FLATTED |
FIRST FLAT LENGTH | 0.630 INCHES NOMINAL |
FLAT HEIGHT | 0.216 INCHES NOMINAL |
SHAFT DIAMETER | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL |
SHAFT LENGTH | 1.380 INCHES NOMINAL |
TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY | 8 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
MOUNTING FACILITY TYPE AND QUANTITY | 1 BUSHING |
SPECIAL FEATURES | 2 AMP 125 V AC SWITCH ON REAR OF UNIT |
OPERATING TEMP RANGE | -55.0 TO +120.0 DEG CELSIUS |