Clarostat Sensors And Controls · Electronic Components
CIL-8
Attenuator, Variable
Part NumberCIL-8
ManufacturerClarostat Sensors And Controls
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-01-115-4289 (NSN)
Federal Item NameATTENUATOR,VARIABLE
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
Terminal Type And Quantity6 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Body Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Body Diameter1.688 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Attenuation Range In Decib+0.5 TO 30.0
Adjustment Device Type And Quantit1 SHAFT
Impedance Rating In Ohms8.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
Overall Width1.891 INCHES NOMINAL
Shaft Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Attenuation Variation MethodCONTINUOUS
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit1 THREADED BUSHING
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 CIL-8 available?
We can source CIL-8 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 CIL-8 by Clarostat Sensors And Controls obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If CIL-8 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 CIL-8?
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 CIL-8?
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.