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203AAmplifier,radio Frequency

Fluke Corp · NSN 5996-00-162-2017 · FSC 5996 · Amplifier,radio Frequency
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NSN 5996-00-162-2017 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5996-00-162-2017. Primary manufacturer part number: 203A.
Features
  • Amplifier,radio Frequency — FSC 5996
  • Installation Design: RACK
  • Basic Shape Style: RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE
  • Operating Temp Range: +0.0 TO 50.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Inclosure Type: OPEN
  • Connection Type: GROUND TERMINAL REAR
  • Operating AC Frequency in Hertz: 400.0 MAXIMUM 1ST VOLTAGE AND 50.0 MINIMUM 1ST VOLTAGE AND 400.0 MAXIMUM 2ND VOLTAGE AND 50.0 MINIMUM 2ND VOLTAGE
  • External AC Operating Voltage in Volts: 115.0 NOMINAL 1ST VOLTAGE AND 230.0 NOMINAL 2ND VOLTAGE
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Amplifier,radio Frequency, cataloged under National Stock Number 5996-00-162-2017, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5996 (Amplifier,radio Frequency) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Fluke Corp. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5996-00-162-2017
Primary Part Number203A
Item NameAmplifier,radio Frequency
FSC / FSG5996 / 59 — Amplifier,radio Frequency
ManufacturerFluke Corp
StatusACTIVE
Installation DesignRACK
Basic Shape StyleRECTANGULAR OR SQUARE
Operating Temp Range+0.0 TO 50.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Inclosure TypeOPEN
Connection TypeGROUND TERMINAL REAR
Operating AC Frequency in Hertz400.0 MAXIMUM 1ST VOLTAGE AND 50.0 MINIMUM 1ST VOLTAGE AND 400.0 MAXIMUM 2ND VOLTAGE AND 50.0 MINIMUM 2ND VOLTAGE
External AC Operating Voltage in Volts115.0 NOMINAL 1ST VOLTAGE AND 230.0 NOMINAL 2ND VOLTAGE
Signal Voltage Rating Per Channel500.000 MILLIVOLTS MINIMUM INPUT AND 5.000 VOLTS MAXIMUM INPUT AND 500.000 MILLIVOLTS MINIMUM OUTPUT AND 4.000 VOLTS MAXIMUM OUTPUT
Frequency Per Channel1.0 MEGAHERTZ NOMINAL 2ND OPERATING CHANNEL AND 5.0 MEGAHERTZ NOMINAL 3RD OPERATING CHANNEL AND 100.0 KILOHERTZ NOMINAL 1ST OPERATING CHANNEL
Circuit Construction TypeSOLID STATE
PhaseSINGLE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
AM6609U Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
203A PRIMARY Fluke Corp (USA)
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203A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5996-00-162-2017?

NSN 5996-00-162-2017 is a Amplifier,radio Frequency, manufactured by Fluke Corp, classified under FSC 5996 (Amplifier,radio Frequency). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5996-00-162-2017?

NSN 5996-00-162-2017 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: AM6609U (Joint Electronics Type Designation System), 203A (Fluke Corp).

What NSN replaces 5996-00-162-2017?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5996-00-162-2017: 5960-00-125-9041, 4520-00-224-7909, 3431-00-376-8991 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 203A?

Key specifications for 203A: Overall Width: 9.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Installation Design: RACK; Overall Length: 19.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Basic Shape Style: RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE. 14 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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