NIIN Output Data
NIIN:
NSN:
Item Name:
ATTENUATOR , VARIABLE
Definition:
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).
Reference/Part Number
| Part Number | CAGE | Status | RNCC | RNVC | DAC | RNAAC | MSDS | SADC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70291 | 00443 | A | 3 | 2 | 5 | KE | ||
| 153-155-0002 | 95542 | A | 1 | 2 | 1 | KE |
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 00443 | WAVELINE INCORPORATED |
| 95542 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION |
Federal Supply Class
Title
ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATE
Inclusions:
INCLUDES AERIALS; MASTS; TOWER EQUIPMENT; ATTENUATORS; COUPLERS; TRANSMISSION LINES.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES TOWER STRUCTURES.
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| ASYD | OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS | +0.0/+58.0 |
| ASYD | OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS | +0.0/+58.0 |
| ASYE | ATTENUATION ACCURACY REFERENCE FREQUENCY | 16.5 GIGAHERTZ |
| ASYC | INSERTION LOSS AT MINIMUM ATTENUATION IN MAXIMUM DECIBELS | 0.5 |
| AFGA | OPERATING TEMP RANGE | +0.0/+55.0 DEG CELSIUS |
| AHTW | VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO | 1.15 |
| BQNR | OVERALL ATTENUATION ACCURACY IN DECIBELS | -1.00/+1.00 |
| BNGR | FREQUENCY RANGE | 16.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 17.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| AJDB | POWER RATING | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| ASYF | ATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD | CONTINUOUS |
| AAFS | APPLICATION DESIGN | WAVEGUIDE |