Telephonics Corp./PRD Instruments · Electronic Components
159B
Attenuator, Variable
Part Number159B
ManufacturerTelephonics Corp./PRD Instruments
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-00-755-6433 (NSN)
Federal Item NameATTENUATOR,VARIABLE
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
Overall Attenuation Range In Decib+0.15 TO 40.00
Overall Attenuation Accuracy In De-0.19925 TO 0.19925
Attenuation Variation MethodCONTINUOUS
Overall Width1.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal Type And Quantity2 FLANGE
Application DesignWAVEGUIDE
Power Rating1.0 WATTS AVERAGE
Overall Height0.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.15
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit4 TERMINAL WITH MOUNTING HOLES
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.164 INCHES NOMINAL
Vendor Part Numbers7907032
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 159B available?
We can source 159B even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 159B by Telephonics Corp./PRD Instruments obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 159B has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 159B?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 159B?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.