NSN 5985-00-909-6497
Part Details | VARIABLE ATTENUATOR
5985-00-909-6497 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: WL600, 0033D31, 5985-00-909-6497, 00-909-6497, 5985009096497, 009096497
Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
---|---|---|---|
59 | JUN 20, 1966 | 00-909-6497 | 00838 ( ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS

BALANCED LADDER

Cross Reference | NSN 5985-00-909-6497
Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
---|---|---|
WL600 | 71590 | CRL COMPONENTS INC |
0033D31 | 15942 | USACECOM INTELLIGENCE ELECTRONICWARFARE SENSORS DIRECTORATE |
Technical Data | NSN 5985-00-909-6497
Characteristic | Specifications |
---|---|
APPLICATION DESIGN | AUDIO |
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM DESIGNATOR | BALANCED LADDER |
IMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS | 600.0 INPUT |
ATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD | CONTINUOUS |
BODY STYLE | CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS |
OVERALL LENGTH | 3.093 INCHES NOMINAL |
OVERALL WIDTH | 1.156 INCHES NOMINAL |
BODY DIAMETER | 1.093 INCHES NOMINAL |
BUSHING LENGTH | 0.343 INCHES NOMINAL |
BODY LENGTH | 1.281 INCHES NOMINAL |
ADJUSTMENT DEVICE TYPE AND QUANTITY | 1 SHAFT |
SHAFT TYPE | ROUND, FLATTED |
FIRST FLAT LENGTH | 0.343 INCHES NOMINAL |
SHAFT DIAMETER | 0.249 INCHES NOMINAL |
SHAFT LENGTH | 1.468 INCHES NOMINAL |
TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
MOUNTING FACILITY TYPE AND QUANTITY | 2 THREADED BUSHING |
MOUNTING FACILITY SCREW THREAD SERIES DESIGNATOR | UNF |
MOUNTING FACILITY NOMINAL SCREW THREAD DIAMETER | 0.375 INCHES |
MOUNTING THREAD QUANTITY | 32 PER INCH |