General Instrument Corporation · Electronic Components
PDA-1
Attenuator, Fixed
Part NumberPDA-1
ManufacturerGeneral Instrument Corporation
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-00-138-3453 (NSN)
Federal Item NameATTENUATOR,FIXED
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY BODY
Attenuation Accuracy In Decibels-0.20 TO 0.20
Overall Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Input Impedance Rating In Ohms75.0
Overall Length2.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Frequency Range0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 890.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Output Impedance Rating In Ohms75.0
Terminal Type And Quantity2 CONNECTOR
Coaxial Connector Series DesignatiSMA
Rf Signal Attenuation In Decibels1.0
Body StyleROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE
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 PDA-1 available?
We can source PDA-1 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 PDA-1 by General Instrument Corporation obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If PDA-1 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 PDA-1?
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 PDA-1?
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.