NSN 5985-00-106-6858
Part Details | VARIABLE ATTENUATOR
5985-00-106-6858 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: 40216920501, 4021692-0501, 5985-00-106-6858, 00-106-6858, 5985001066858, 001066858
Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
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59 | JUL 17, 1968 | 00-106-6858 | 00838 ( ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
COAXIAL TYPE

Cross Reference | NSN 5985-00-106-6858
Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
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4021692-0501 | 06845 | RAYTHEON COMPANYDBA RAYTHEON |
Technical Data | NSN 5985-00-106-6858
Characteristic | Specifications |
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APPLICATION DESIGN | TRANSMISSION LINE |
POWER RATING | 500.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE |
ATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD | CONTINUOUS |
BODY STYLE | COAXIAL TYPE |
OVERALL LENGTH | 3.750 INCHES NOMINAL |
OVERALL HEIGHT | 1.560 INCHES NOMINAL |
OVERALL WIDTH | 1.230 INCHES NOMINAL |
ADJUSTMENT DEVICE TYPE AND QUANTITY | 1 SHAFT |
SHAFT TYPE | ROUND, SLOTTED |
SHAFT DIAMETER | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL |
SHAFT LENGTH | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL |
TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY | 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE AND 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
COAXIAL CONNECTOR SERIES DESIGNATION | BNC |
SPECIAL FEATURES | TERMINAL MTG |
SCALE LINEARITY | LINEAR |
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION | AN/FPS-85 |