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Item Name:
SPARK GAP
Definition:
AN ITEM DESIGNED TO ACT AS A SWITCHING OR TRIGGERING DEVICE BY MEANS OF A DISRUPTIVE DISCHARGE OF ELECTRICITY (A SPARK) BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES. THE INSULATION (USUALLY AIR) BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES IS SELF-RESTORING AFTER PASSAGE OF THE SPARK. FOR SPARK GAPS USED AS A PROTECTIVE DEVICE, SEE ARRESTER, ELECTRICAL SURGE. FOR ITEMS WITH ADDITIONAL CIRCUITRY WHICH PERFORM COMPLETE MODULATION FUNCTIONS, SEE MODULATOR, RADAR.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 25506 | EXCELITAS TECHNOLOGIES ILLUMINATION, |
Federal Supply Class
Title
RADAR EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE
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Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| AMPH | GAP TYPE | ROTARY |
| AMPJ | MOTOR | NOT INCLUDED |
| ADAV | OVERALL DIAMETER | 3.900 INCHES NOMINAL |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | PRESET SELF-BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE 8KV TO 2KV WITH RISE=2KV/USEC; MAX ENERGY PER SHOT(JOULES) 2000 |
| AMPK | ELECTRODE MATERIAL | CERAMIC |
| AMQT | ADJUSTABILITY FEATURE | INCLUDED |
| ABKW | OVERALL HEIGHT | 3.580 INCHES NOMINAL |