Meggitt (New Hampshire), Inc. · Electronic Components
7959
Attenuator, Variable
Part Number7959
ManufacturerMeggitt (New Hampshire), Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-00-901-7897 (NSN)
Federal Item NameATTENUATOR,VARIABLE
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
Body Length3.812 INCHES MAXIMUM
Application DesignTRANSMISSION LINE
Operating Temp Range-55.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS
Overall Width2.656 INCHES NOMINAL
Adjustment Device Type And Quantit1 SHAFT
Frequency Range0.000 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 525.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM
Attenuation Per Step In Decibels10.0
Overall Attenuation Accuracy In De-0.50 TO 0.50
Mounting Thread Quantity32 PER INCH
Impedance Rating In Ohms600.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
Power Rating1.5 WATTS AVERAGE
Vendor Part Numbers9197920
Cancelled NSN5905-00-812-1235 (cancelled)
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 7959 available?
We can source 7959 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 7959 by Meggitt (New Hampshire), Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 7959 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 7959?
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 7959?
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.