Part Number
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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 |
|---|---|
| 15280 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION |
Federal Supply Class
Title
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPER
Inclusions:
INCLUDES TEST LEADS AND TEST LEAD ATTACHMENTS; TEST INSTRUMENTS DESIGNED FOR COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT; TEST INSTRUMENTS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT CLASSIFIED IN TWO OR MORE FSC GROUPS.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES RADIAC EQUIPMENT
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| ABHP | OVERALL LENGTH | 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL |
| ADAV | OVERALL DIAMETER | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL |
| ALGC | MOUNTING CONFIGURATION | TERMINAL MOUNTED BY 2 AXIAL WIRE LEADS |
| AMPK | ELECTRODE MATERIAL | COPPER |
| ZZZV | FSC APPLICATION DATA | MODULATOR POWER SUPPLY RADIO,EXCEPT NAVIGATION,NONAIRBORNE |
| AMQT | ADJUSTABILITY FEATURE | NOT INCLUDED |
| AMPH | GAP TYPE | NONROTARY |