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FIIG:  A23800

Entry Date:  Mar-18-1988

Concept:  2

Status:  A

Applicability:  A

Type:  0

Definition:  An adapter kit containing items such as adapters, cables, power supply, switching units, and auxiliary test means. Cases and special tools may be included. It is used to adapt items to the standard interface of a piece of test equipment.

Basic INC:  70695

Basic Name:  ADAPTER KIT

Description:  1. (Mechanical) A collection of items, not all having the same basic name, which are designed to facilitate connection, provide accommodation, enable application, and/or to broaden or permit the use of a given item with an unlike item of mechanical equipment when the two items are not designed for direct mating to each other. For items including adapters only (with possible inclusion of a display rack or container for ease in selecting and storing the adapters) see ADAPTER SET (as modified. 2. (Electrical) A collection of items, not all having the same basic name, which provides the necessary accommodations to electrically connect two or more items whose design or function will not normally permit their connection. It may also provide mechanical connection. For items including adapters only (with possible inclusion of a display rack or container for ease in selecting and storing the adapters) see ADAPTER SET (as modified).