Meggitt (New Hampshire), Inc. · Electronic Components
3896
Attenuator, Variable
Part Number3896
ManufacturerMeggitt (New Hampshire), Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-00-320-9796 (NSN)
Federal Item NameATTENUATOR,VARIABLE
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
Schematic Diagram Designator"T"
Overall Attenuation Accuracy In De-0.22 TO 0.22
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit2 THREADED HOLE(S)
Mounting Facility PatternTWO POSITION IN-LINE
Distance Between Mounting Facility1.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal Type And Quantity6 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Mounting Thread Quantity32 PER INCH
Body Diameter2.781 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Th0.164 INCHES
Application DesignAUDIO
Mounting Facility Screw Thread SerUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Vendor Part Numbers240-1283P1
Cancelled NSN5905-00-691-8933 (cancelled)
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
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 3896 available?
We can source 3896 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 3896 by Meggitt (New Hampshire), Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 3896 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 3896?
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 3896?
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.