Meggitt (New Hampshire) · Electronic Components
RFB542-73
Attenuator, Variable
Part NumberRFB542-73
ManufacturerMeggitt (New Hampshire)
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-00-500-6845 (NSN)
Federal Item NameATTENUATOR,VARIABLE
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
Overall Attenuation Range In Decib+0.0 TO 20.0
Application DesignTRANSMISSION LINE
Attenuation Variation MethodSTEPPED
Step Position Quantity4
Power Rating500.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE
Impedance Rating In Ohms73.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
Frequency Range0.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 225.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Attenuation Per Step In Decibels2.0
Overall Width1.062 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Attenuation Accuracy In De-0.20 TO 0.20
Overall Length6.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Cancelled NSN5905-00-695-3976 (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 RFB542-73 available?
We can source RFB542-73 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 RFB542-73 by Meggitt (New Hampshire) obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If RFB542-73 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 RFB542-73?
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 RFB542-73?
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.