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1559Attenuator,variable

Shallco, Inc · NSN 5985-00-250-4020 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-00-250-4020 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-250-4020. Primary manufacturer part number: 1559.
Features
  • Attenuator,variable — FSC 5985
  • Attenuation Variation Method: STEPPED
  • Impedance Rating in Ohms: 15.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
  • Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter: 0.375 INCHES IN
  • Step Position Quantity: 10
  • Frequency Range: 0.000 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 20.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM
  • Mounting Thread Quantity: 32 PER INCH
  • Overall Diameter: 2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-250-4020, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Shallco, Inc. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-00-250-4020
Primary Part Number1559
Item NameAttenuator,variable
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerShallco, Inc
StatusACTIVE
Attenuation Variation MethodSTEPPED
Impedance Rating in Ohms15.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES IN
Step Position Quantity10
Frequency Range0.000 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 20.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM
Mounting Thread Quantity32 PER INCH
Overall Diameter2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bushing Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 THREADED BUSHING
Application DesignAUDIO
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Attenuation Per Step in Decibels3.0
Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels+0.0 TO 30.0
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Schematic Diagram Designator"T"
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
5998-00-020-02541559 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5120-00-277-9078212-45-04PC1559 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Naval Ship Systems Command
5310-00-297-04241559 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6625-00-819-55091559 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Jewell Instruments Llc
6150-01-004-52711559 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Elliott Machine Works Inc
5985-01-108-77401559 INTERCHANGEABLE
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General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics
6625-01-110-41741559 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clip Set
Electro Scientific Industries Inc
5915-01-124-93470N256661 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,low Pass
National Security Agency
5310-01-157-13751559 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,lock
Jacobs Mfg Co the
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1559 PRIMARY Shallco, Inc (USA)
A1752-8B Shallco, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5998-00-020-0254INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY
1559
5120-00-277-9078INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,SPANNER
212-45-04PC1559
5310-00-297-0424INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
1559
4820-00-464-9174INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,BLEEDER,HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
155-9
6625-00-819-5509INTERCHANGEABLE
METER,AUDIO LEVEL
1559
6150-01-004-5271INTERCHANGEABLE
LEAD,ELECTRICAL
1559
5985-01-108-7740INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISS
1559
6625-01-110-4174INTERCHANGEABLE
CLIP SET
1559
5915-01-124-9347INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,LOW PASS
0N256661
5310-01-157-1375INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,LOCK
1559

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-00-250-4020?

NSN 5985-00-250-4020 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Shallco, Inc, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-00-250-4020?

NSN 5985-00-250-4020 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 1559 (Shallco, Inc), A1752-8B (Shallco, Inc).

What NSN replaces 5985-00-250-4020?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5985-00-250-4020: 5998-00-020-0254, 5120-00-277-9078, 5310-00-297-0424 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1559?

Key specifications for 1559: Attenuation Variation Method: STEPPED; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 15.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter: 0.375 INCHES IN; Step Position Quantity: 10. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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