Lucent Technologies Inc. Corporate Headquarters · Electronic Components
45C
Attenuator, Variable
Part Number45C
ManufacturerLucent Technologies Inc. Corporate Headquarters
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-01-173-0973 (NSN)
Federal Item NameATTENUATOR,VARIABLE
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
Overall Height1.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Width2.337 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Length3.490 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Attenuation Range In Decib+0.0 TO 40.0
Attenuation Per Step In Decibels2.0
Terminal Type And Quantity2 CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE
Body StyleIRREGULAR
Step Position Quantity20
Impedance Rating In Ohms75.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
Attenuation Variation MethodSTEPPED
Frequency Range0.100 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 100.300 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
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 45C available?
We can source 45C 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 45C by Lucent Technologies Inc. Corporate Headquarters obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 45C 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 45C?
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 45C?
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.