US Army Aviation and Missile Command · Electronic Components
8908973
Attenuator, Fixed
Part Number8908973
ManufacturerUS Army Aviation and Missile Command
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-00-892-6753 (NSN)
Federal Item NameATTENUATOR,FIXED
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
Body StyleROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE
Rf Signal Attenuation In Decibels3.0
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.20
Output Impedance Rating In Ohms52.5
Power Rating500.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE
Input Impedance Rating In Ohms52.5
Overall Length1.078 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Diameter0.562 INCHES NOMINAL
Connection Type Per FunctionFEMALE OUTPUT AND MALE INPUT
Coaxial Connector Series DesignatiBNC
Frequency Range1.200 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Vendor Part NumbersJ01006A0834
Cancelled NSN5950-00-787-3584 (cancelled)
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