NSN 5985-00-865-0027
Part Details | VARIABLE ATTENUATOR
5985-00-865-0027 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: 04655, AU45A5NCM, AU45AMN42844, AU-45AMN/42844, 5985-00-865-0027, 00-865-0027, 5985008650027, 008650027
Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
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59 | OCT 18, 1967 | 00-865-0027 | 00838 ( ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
COAXIAL TYPE

Cross Reference | NSN 5985-00-865-0027
Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
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04655 | 94117 | BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION ANDELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC. |
AU45A5NCM | 12457 | MERRIMAC INDUSTRIES, INC. |
AU-45AMN/42844 | 12457 | MERRIMAC INDUSTRIES, INC. |
Technical Data | NSN 5985-00-865-0027
Characteristic | Specifications |
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APPLICATION DESIGN | TRANSMISSION LINE |
FREQUENCY RANGE | 0.500 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 8.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
IMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO | 1.50 |
POWER RATING | 4.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
INSERTION LOSS AT MINIMUM ATTENUATION IN MAXIMUM DECIBELS | 0.5 |
OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS | P0.0/P60.0 |
OVERALL ATTENUATION ACCURACY IN DECIBELS | M0.50/P0.50 |
ATTENUATION ACCURACY REFERENCE FREQUENCY | 4.0 GIGAHERTZ |
ATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD | CONTINUOUS |
BODY STYLE | COAXIAL TYPE |
OVERALL LENGTH | 6.230 INCHES MINIMUM AND 6.270 INCHES MAXIMUM |
OVERALL HEIGHT | 4.750 INCHES NOMINAL |
OVERALL WIDTH | 0.980 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.020 INCHES MAXIMUM |
ADJUSTMENT DEVICE TYPE AND QUANTITY | 1 ELECTRONIC, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED |
TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
COAXIAL CONNECTOR SERIES DESIGNATION | N |
MOUNTING FACILITY TYPE AND QUANTITY | 4 THREADED HOLE |
MOUNTING FACILITY SCREW THREAD SERIES DESIGNATOR | UNC |
MOUNTING FACILITY NOMINAL SCREW THREAD DIAMETER | 0.138 INCHES |
MOUNTING THREAD QUANTITY | 32 PER INCH |
MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITY CENTERS | 3.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.260 INCHES MAXIMUM |
CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO LENGTH | 3.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.260 INCHES MAXIMUM |
CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO HEIGHT | 1.802 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.822 INCHES MAXIMUM |
SPECIAL FEATURES | IRRIDITE PER MIL-C-5541 AND PAINT |
BODY MATERIAL | ALUMINUM ALLOY |
FSC APPLICATION DATA | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT |