NSN 5985-00-959-1565
Part Details | VARIABLE ATTENUATOR
5985-00-959-1565 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: BA987299, BA987-299, 3830268010, 383-0268-010, 3830268010, 383-0268-010, 5985-00-959-1565, 00-959-1565, 5985009591565, 009591565
Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
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59 | MAY 18, 1966 | 00-959-1565 | 00838 ( ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS

Cross Reference | NSN 5985-00-959-1565
Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
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BA987-299 | 71590 | CRL COMPONENTS INC |
383-0268-010 | 13499 | ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC.DBA GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS |
383-0268-010 | 95105 | ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC.DIV GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS - DALLAS |
Technical Data | NSN 5985-00-959-1565
Characteristic | Specifications |
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IMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS | 1200.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
POWER RATING | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS | P0.0/P61.0 |
BODY STYLE | CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS |
OVERALL LENGTH | 1.687 INCHES NOMINAL |
OVERALL WIDTH | 1.288 INCHES MAXIMUM |
BODY DIAMETER | 0.953 INCHES MAXIMUM |
BUSHING LENGTH | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL |
BODY LENGTH | 0.937 INCHES MAXIMUM |
ADJUSTMENT DEVICE TYPE AND QUANTITY | 1 SHAFT |
SHAFT TYPE | ROUND, FLATTED |
FLAT HEIGHT | 0.216 INCHES NOMINAL |
SHAFT DIAMETER | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL |
SHAFT LENGTH | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL |
TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY | 4 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
MOUNTING FACILITY TYPE AND QUANTITY | 1 THREADED BUSHING |
MOUNTING FACILITY SCREW THREAD SERIES DESIGNATOR | UNEF |
MOUNTING FACILITY NOMINAL SCREW THREAD DIAMETER | 0.375 INCHES |
MOUNTING THREAD QUANTITY | 32 PER INCH |
SPECIAL FEATURES | WEAPON SYSTEM ESSENTIAL |
CRITICALITY CODE JUSTIFICATION | FEAT |
OPERATING TEMP RANGE | -55.0 TO +70.0 DEG CELSIUS |
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION | C-5 GALAXY, F-16, F-4 PHANTOM, C-141 STARLIFTER, C-135 STRATOLIFTER, T-38 AIRCRAFT. UH-60A/UH-60D HELICOPTER. F4N AIRCRAFT. |
FSC APPLICATION DATA | ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIP. |