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RFB-540-50Attenuator,variable

Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc · NSN 5985-00-433-6149 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-00-433-6149 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-433-6149. Primary manufacturer part number: RFB-540-50.
Features
  • Attenuator,variable — FSC 5985
  • Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 4 PUSHBUTTON
  • Step Position Quantity: 4
  • Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers: 5.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Coaxial Connector Series Designation: BNC
  • Application Design: TRANSMISSION LINE
  • Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
  • Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 10.0
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-433-6149, 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 Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc. Government technical data includes 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-00-433-6149
Primary Part NumberRFB-540-50
Item NameAttenuator,variable
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMeggitt (new Hampshire), Inc
StatusACTIVE
Adjustment Device Type and Quantity4 PUSHBUTTON
Step Position Quantity4
Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers5.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Coaxial Connector Series DesignationBNC
Application DesignTRANSMISSION LINE
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels+0.0 TO 10.0
Frequency Range0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 225.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 THREADED HOLE(S)
Mounting Facility PatternTWO POSITION IN-LINE
Attenuation Variation MethodSTEPPED
Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter0.190 INCHES IN
Attenuation Per Step in Decibels1.0 AND 2.0 AND 3.0 AND 4.0
Body StyleCOAXIAL TYPE
Impedance Rating in Ohms50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
Terminal Type and Quantity1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE AND 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE
Mounting Thread Quantity32 PER INCH
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
2825-00-218-60749941 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seat,regulating Val
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Div Marine Systems
5962-00-234-1221600A5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,digital
Viking Technologies, Ltd.
5330-00-352-30664500244 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Agco Corp Parts Opn
5120-00-422-4960DWG5120-00-422-4960 INTERCHANGEABLE
Punch,fastener Setting
General Services Administration Federal Supply Service
3030-00-529-0481 INTERCHANGEABLE
Belt,v
6145-00-669-6757 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
5998-00-738-5922SM-C-500711 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5935-01-011-7657 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
5998-01-112-3437 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
5915-01-204-5120994-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,band Pass
Frequency Selective Networks, Inc. Dba Frequency Selective Networks Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RFB-540-50 Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc (USA)
378-0454-000 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems (USA)
9941 Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc (USA)
Related Parts
2825-00-218-6074INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAT,REGULATING VAL
9941
5962-00-234-1221INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,DIGITAL
600A5
5330-00-352-3066INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
4500244
5120-00-422-4960INTERCHANGEABLE
PUNCH,FASTENER SETTING
DWG5120-00-422-4960
3030-00-529-0481INTERCHANGEABLE
BELT,V
6145-00-669-6757INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
5998-00-738-5922INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
SM-C-500711
5935-01-011-7657INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
5998-01-112-3437INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
5915-01-204-5120INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,BAND PASS
994-1
6525-01-569-8816INTERCHANGEABLE
MARKER,X-RAY FILM IDENTIFICATION
106

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-00-433-6149?

NSN 5985-00-433-6149 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-00-433-6149?

NSN 5985-00-433-6149 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: RFB-540-50 (Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc), 378-0454-000 (Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems), 9941 (Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc).

What NSN replaces 5985-00-433-6149?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5985-00-433-6149: 2825-00-218-6074, 5962-00-234-1221, 5330-00-352-3066 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RFB-540-50?

Key specifications for RFB-540-50: Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 4 PUSHBUTTON; Step Position Quantity: 4; Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers: 5.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Coaxial Connector Series Designation: BNC. 20 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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