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CIL-16 — ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

CIL-16: ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE.

The ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include body_style: CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS, shaft_type: ROUND, body_length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN, power_rating: 10.0 WATTS AVERAGE, shaft_length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN, body_diameter: 1.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5985-01-240-3915, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

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WHERE IT FITS
CIL-16
NSN: 5985-01-240-3915
FSC: 5985 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment
CAGE: 12697 — CLAROSTAT SENSORS AND CONTROLS (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
body_styleCYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS
shaft_typeROUND
body_length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
power_rating10.0 WATTS AVERAGE
shaft_length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
body_diameter1.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN
overall_length3.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
application_designAUDIO
impedance_rating_in_ohms16.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
terminal_type_and_quantity6 TAB, SOLDER LUG
attenuation_variation_methodCONTINUOUS
adjustment_device_type_and_quantity1 SHAFT
NSN5985-01-240-3915
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE TITLE COMPONENT PN CIL-16 MFR ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE
KEY FEATURES
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SHAFT TYPE: ROUND
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IMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS: 16.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
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BODY DIAMETER: 1.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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BODY STYLE: CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS
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ADJUSTMENT DEVICE TYPE AND QUANTITY: 1 SHAFT
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ATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD: CONTINUOUS
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SHAFT LENGTH: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SHAFT TYPEROUND
IMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS16.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
BODY DIAMETER1.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN
BODY STYLECYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS
ADJUSTMENT DEVICE TYPE AND QUANTITY1 SHAFT
OVERALL LENGTH3.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
ATTENUATION VARIATION METHODCONTINUOUS
SHAFT LENGTH1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
BODY LENGTH1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
APPLICATION DESIGNAUDIO
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 5985 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5985-00-001-1854 5985-00-001-1862 5985-00-001-1869 5985-00-001-1870 5985-00-001-1871 5985-00-001-1874 5985-00-001-1875 5985-00-001-1876
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES

No substitute or cross-reference records for this part.

LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Semi-active item — no replacement plannedNo demilitarization required
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What is CIL-16?
CIL-16 is a ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE.
What is the NSN for CIL-16?
CIL-16 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5985-01-240-3915. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.