NSN 5996-00-524-3384
Part Details | PARAMETRIC AMPLIFIER
5996-00-524-3384 An item, the output characteristics of which are uniformly related to the input signal, but of greater amplitude with respect to current and/or voltage. It consists basically of an input signal inductance, an output signal inductance, and a semiconductor diode device. An external source of radio frequency power, commonly referred to as the "pump frequency" is injected across the diode at a frequency fundamentally or harmonically related to the input signal frequency. The diode, operating as a type of frequency-controlled capacitor, increases the amplitude of the input signal by an appreciable value, at an almost zero noise level. The characteristic of extremely low noise level at very high operating frequencies, makes the amplifier suitable for use with radar receivers, missile detection and tracking equipments, radio astronomy research, and the like. Excludes AMPLIFIER, RADIO FREQUENCY.
Alternate Parts: 188C240, 1244522, 5996-00-524-3384, 00-524-3384, 5996005243384, 005243384
Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
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59 | JAN 01, 1963 | 00-524-3384 | 60050 ( AMPLIFIER, PARAMETRIC ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE

Cross Reference | NSN 5996-00-524-3384
Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
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188C240 | 24446 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY |
1244522 | 10001 | NAVAIR AND NAVSEA MANAGEDORIGINAL DESIGN ACTIVITY DWG NOT |
Technical Data | NSN 5996-00-524-3384
Characteristic | Specifications |
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CIRCUIT CONSTRUCTION TYPE | SOLID STATE |
OVERALL GAIN | 125.0 VOLTS |
OPERATING CONTROL METHOD | AUTOMATIC |
AVERAGE LIFE MEASUREMENT | NOT RATED |
OPERATING TEMP RANGE | -10.0 TO +120.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
EXTERNAL AC OPERATING VOLTAGE IN VOLTS | 115.0 NOMINAL SINGLE VOLTAGE |
OPERATING AC FREQUENCY IN HERTZ | 400.0 NOMINAL SINGLE VOLTAGE |
PHASE | SINGLE |
CONNECTION TYPE AND LOCATION | CONNECTOR, PLUG BOTTOM |
CONNECTION CONTACT TYPE AND QUANTITY | 1 CONNECTOR, PLUG INTERNAL |
INCLOSURE TYPE | ENCASED |
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | GENERAL PURPOSE |
INSTALLATION DESIGN | MODULE |
BASIC SHAPE STYLE | RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE |
OVERALL LENGTH | 3.320 INCHES NOMINAL |
OVERALL HEIGHT | 3.880 INCHES NOMINAL |
OVERALL WIDTH | 2.460 INCHES NOMINAL |