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121178-1Amplifier,radio Frequency

Naval Electronic Systems Engineering Center · NSN 5996-01-242-9433 · FSC 5996 · Amplifier,radio Frequency
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NSN 5996-01-242-9433 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5996-01-242-9433. Primary manufacturer part number: 121178-1.
Features
  • Amplifier,radio Frequency — FSC 5996
  • Environmental Protection: SALT SPRAY RESISTANT AND SHOCK RESISTANT AND VIBRATION
  • Inclosure Type: ENCASED
  • Vibration Resistance Amplitude: 0.036 INCHES TOTAL EXCURSION IN
  • Shock Resistance Rating in Gravitational Units: 50.0
  • Maximum Operating Altitude Rating: 10000.0 FEET FT
  • Installation Design: MECHANICAL
  • Vibration Resistance Range in Hertz: +5.0 TO 50.0
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Amplifier,radio Frequency, cataloged under National Stock Number 5996-01-242-9433, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5996 (Amplifier,radio Frequency) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Naval Electronic Systems Engineering Center. Government technical data includes 23 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5996-01-242-9433
Primary Part Number121178-1
Item NameAmplifier,radio Frequency
FSC / FSG5996 / 59 — Amplifier,radio Frequency
ManufacturerNaval Electronic Systems Engineering Center
StatusACTIVE
Environmental ProtectionSALT SPRAY RESISTANT AND SHOCK RESISTANT AND VIBRATION
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Vibration Resistance Amplitude0.036 INCHES TOTAL EXCURSION IN
Shock Resistance Rating in Gravitational Units50.0
Maximum Operating Altitude Rating10000.0 FEET FT
Installation DesignMECHANICAL
Vibration Resistance Range in Hertz+5.0 TO 50.0
Frequency Per Channel300.0 HERTZ MINIMUM OPERATING CHANNEL AND 6000.0 HERTZ MAXIMUM OPERATING CHANNEL
FSC Application DataTEST SET,ELECT. EQUIP.
External DC Operating Voltage in Volts28.0 NOMINAL SINGLE VOLTAGE
Connection Contact Type and Quantity8 RECEPTACLE, AUDIO INTERNAL
Distortion Type and Percent5.0 FREQUENCY
Variation Frequency Rating in Decibels3.0
Impedance Rating Per Channel16.000 KILOHMS INPUT CHANNEL
Attenuation in Decibels30.0
Special Test FeaturesTEMPERATURE AND SALT FOG PER MIL-E-16400; HUMIDITY AND ALTITUDE PER MIL-STD-810
Overall Gain30.0 DECIBELS
Shock Pulse Duration Time11.0 MILLISECONDS MS
Circuit Construction TypeSOLID STATE
Connection TypeCOAXIAL RECEPTACLE BOTTOM
Operating Temp Range-40.0 TO 50.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Basic Shape StyleRECTANGULAR OR SQUARE
Average Life MeasurementNOT RATED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
121178-1 Naval Electronic Systems Engineering Center (USA)
A105 Techtrol Cyclonetics, Inc. (USA)
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DISC
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COLLAR,SHAFT
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SURGICAL PACK,DISPOSABLE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5996-01-242-9433?

NSN 5996-01-242-9433 is a Amplifier,radio Frequency, manufactured by Naval Electronic Systems Engineering Center, classified under FSC 5996 (Amplifier,radio Frequency). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5996-01-242-9433?

NSN 5996-01-242-9433 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 121178-1 (Naval Electronic Systems Engineering Center), A105 (Techtrol Cyclonetics, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5996-01-242-9433?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5996-01-242-9433: 3455-00-011-8742, 5910-00-136-7092, 4320-00-218-4302 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 121178-1?

Key specifications for 121178-1: Environmental Protection: SALT SPRAY RESISTANT AND SHOCK RESISTANT AND VIBRATION; Inclosure Type: ENCASED; Vibration Resistance Amplitude: 0.036 INCHES TOTAL EXCURSION IN; Shock Resistance Rating in Gravitational Units: 50.0. 28 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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