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L600Attenuator,variable

Mallory Controls Co Sub of Emhart Industries Inc · NSN 5985-00-256-6395 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-00-256-6395 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-256-6395. Primary manufacturer part number: L600.
Features
  • Attenuator,variable — FSC 5985
  • Schematic Diagram Designator: UNBALANCED "LL"
  • Application Design: AUDIO
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED BUSHING
  • Impedance Rating in Ohms: 600.0 INPUT
  • Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter: 0.375 INCHES IN
  • Overall Diameter: 1.594 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Thread Quantity: 32 PER INCH
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-256-6395, 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 Mallory Controls Co Sub of Emhart Industries Inc. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-00-256-6395
Primary Part NumberL600
Item NameAttenuator,variable
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMallory Controls Co Sub of Emhart Industries Inc
StatusACTIVE
Schematic Diagram DesignatorUNBALANCED "LL"
Application DesignAUDIO
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 THREADED BUSHING
Impedance Rating in Ohms600.0 INPUT
Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES IN
Overall Diameter1.594 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Thread Quantity32 PER INCH
Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels-1.90 TO 1.90
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels+0.0 TO 38.0
Terminal Type and Quantity4 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Power Rating4.0 WATTS AVERAGE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
2540-00-353-0672AT1054 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lunette Eye,draft P
Chief of Engineers Dept of Army
5985-00-500-6856L600 INTERCHANGEABLE
Attenuator,variable
Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co
5975-00-642-7263 INTERCHANGEABLE
Locknut,electrical Conduit
5985-01-008-1672L600 INTERCHANGEABLE
Mixer,crystal,coaxial
Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
L600 Mallory Controls Co Sub of Emhart Industries Inc (USA)
L600 Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co (USA)
AT105-4 Lockheed Martin Corp (USA)
Related Parts
2540-00-353-0672INTERCHANGEABLE
LUNETTE EYE,DRAFT P
AT1054
5985-00-500-6856INTERCHANGEABLE
ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE
L600
5975-00-642-7263INTERCHANGEABLE
LOCKNUT,ELECTRICAL CONDUIT
5985-01-008-1672INTERCHANGEABLE
MIXER,CRYSTAL,COAXIAL
L600

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-00-256-6395?

NSN 5985-00-256-6395 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Mallory Controls Co Sub of Emhart Industries Inc, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-00-256-6395?

NSN 5985-00-256-6395 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: L600 (Mallory Controls Co Sub of Emhart Industries Inc), L600 (Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co), AT105-4 (Lockheed Martin Corp).

What NSN replaces 5985-00-256-6395?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5985-00-256-6395: 2540-00-353-0672, 5985-00-500-6856, 5975-00-642-7263 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of L600?

Key specifications for L600: Schematic Diagram Designator: UNBALANCED "LL"; Application Design: AUDIO; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED BUSHING; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 600.0 INPUT. 13 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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