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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).
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 44291 | U.S. PIONEER L.L.C. DBA U.S. PIONEER |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAQL | BODY STYLE | COAXIAL TYPE |
| CQTQ | ADJUSTMENT DEVICE TYPE AND QUANTITY | 2 KNOB W/DIAL |
| ABHP | OVERALL LENGTH | 6.780 INCHES NOMINAL |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | APPLICATION DESIGN: TITANIUM W-10 VARIAC DIMMER CONTROL. FIRST LINE VOLTAGE: 120V - LOAD (0 TO 120V). SECOND LINE VOLTAGE: 120V - LOAD (0 TO 140V) |
| ABMK | OVERALL WIDTH | 8.940 INCHES NOMINAL |
| ABKW | OVERALL HEIGHT | 12.690 INCHES NOMINAL |
| ASYF | ATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD | STEPPED |