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18057Attenuator,variable

Cts Corp Electromechanical Div · NSN 5985-00-257-6791 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-00-257-6791 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-257-6791. Primary manufacturer part number: 18057.
Features
  • Attenuator,variable — FSC 5985
  • Power Rating: 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Impedance Rating in Ohms: 600.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 6 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 SHAFT
  • Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 40.0
  • Attenuation Variation Method: CONTINUOUS
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-257-6791, 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 Cts Corp Electromechanical Div. Government technical data includes 20 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 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
NSN5985-00-257-6791
Primary Part Number18057
Item NameAttenuator,variable
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCts Corp Electromechanical Div
StatusACTIVE
Power Rating2.0 WATTS AVERAGE
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Impedance Rating in Ohms600.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
Terminal Type and Quantity6 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Adjustment Device Type and Quantity1 SHAFT
Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels+0.0 TO 40.0
Attenuation Variation MethodCONTINUOUS
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS
Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES IN
Schematic Diagram DesignatorUNBALANCED "LL"
Body Diameter1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 THREADED BUSHING
Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels-2.00 TO 2.00
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Shaft TypeROUND
Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Thread Quantity32 PER INCH
Shaft Length0.984 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Application DesignAUDIO
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5133-00-189-9302 INTERCHANGEABLE
Drill,twist
6240-01-344-482148PAR30HIR+/FL30 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div
5905-01-396-75650180570005 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,film
Riimic, Llc Dba Sunair Electronics
9330-01-652-997718057 INTERCHANGEABLE
Sleeve,heat Shrinkable
Dymo Corporation
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
18057 American Measuring Instruments Corp (USA)
18057 Cts Corp (USA)
18057 PRIMARY Cts Corp Electromechanical Div (USA)
18057 Kay Elemetrics Corporation (USA)
Related Parts
5133-00-189-9302INTERCHANGEABLE
DRILL,TWIST
6240-01-344-4821INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
48PAR30HIR+/FL30
5905-01-396-7565INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,FILM
0180570005
9330-01-652-9977INTERCHANGEABLE
SLEEVE,HEAT SHRINKABLE
18057

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-00-257-6791?

NSN 5985-00-257-6791 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Cts Corp Electromechanical Div, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-00-257-6791?

NSN 5985-00-257-6791 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 18057 (American Measuring Instruments Corp), 18057 (Cts Corp), 18057 (Cts Corp Electromechanical Div), 18057 (Kay Elemetrics Corporation).

What NSN replaces 5985-00-257-6791?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5985-00-257-6791: 5133-00-189-9302, 6240-01-344-4821, 5905-01-396-7565 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 18057?

Key specifications for 18057: Power Rating: 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE; Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 600.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Terminal Type and Quantity: 6 TAB, SOLDER LUG. 22 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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