Spectrum Control Inc. · Electronic Components
5579
Attenuator, Variable
Part Number5579
ManufacturerSpectrum Control Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-01-418-6124 (NSN)
Federal Item NameATTENUATOR,VARIABLE
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR
Body StyleIRREGULAR
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit4 THREADED HOLE(S)
Overall Attenuation Range In Decib+0.0 TO 24.0
Overall Length4.000 INCHES MAXIMUM
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.25
Mounting Thread Tolerance Class2B INTERNAL
Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Th0.112 INCHES
Frequency Range900.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.200 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Attenuation Variation MethodCONTINUOUS
Coaxial Connector Series DesignatiSMA
ESD/EMICode B — 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 5579 available?
We can source 5579 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 5579 by Spectrum Control Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 5579 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 5579?
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 5579?
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.