Part Number
Part Number:
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NIIN:
Item Name:
BALLAST , LAMP
Definition:
AN ITEM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH FLUORESCENT OR MERCURY VAPOR LAMPS AND STARTERS TO PROVIDE A HIGH STARTING VOLTAGE FOR STRIKING THE ARC AND TO STABILIZE THE OPERATING IMPEDANCE OF THE CIRCUIT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE OPERATING CURRENT AT A STEADY VALUE.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 81349 | MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED |
Federal Supply Class
Title
BALLASTS, LAMPHOLDERS, AND START
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Exclusions:
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| ABMK | OVERALL WIDTH | 1.645 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| ARQF | STARTING CHARACTERISTIC | PREHEAT |
| CSJW | BULB DESIGNATOR | T-12 |
| ARGL | POWER FACTOR CHARACTERISTIC | LOW |
| ADJH | MOUNTING METHOD | ANY ACCEPTABLE |
| AMSE | VOLTAGE RATING | 118.0 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| ARQG | STARTER | REQUIRED |
| AEWS | LAMP WATTAGE RATING IN WATTS | 8.0 |
| CWAD | LAMP TYPE ACCOMMODATED | GENERAL SERVICE |
| ABHP | OVERALL LENGTH | 2.100 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| ACZB | FREQUENCY RATING | 60.0 HERTZ NOMINAL |
| AEUH | LAMP ACCOMMODATION QUANTITY | 1 |
| ABKW | OVERALL HEIGHT | 1.960 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| AARB | TERMINAL TYPE | WIRE LEAD |
| ACDC | CURRENT TYPE | AC |
| AMPS | CURRENT RATING IN AMPS | 0.190 |
| ARQH | TERMINAL LOCATION AND QUANTITY | 3 ONE END |
| AARA | TERMINAL QUANTITY | 3 |