The Microphone Element, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-280-3431, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5965-00-280-3431 |
| Item Name | Microphone Element |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Element Type | CARBON |
| Terminal Type | SURFACE CONTACT |
| Sound Pickup Directional Type | NOT RATED |
| Frequency Response Range in Hertz | +200.0 TO 4000.0 |
| Diameter | 2.172 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Polarity Connection | NOT REQUIRED |
| Height | 0.641 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Impedance Rating | 50.0 OHMS NOMINAL |
| Output Sensitivity Rating in Decibels | -8.0 |
| Output Sensitivity Rating Reference | 10 DYNES PER SQ CENTIMETER |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BA815392 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference American Telephone and Telegraph Co |
| BA815392ISSUE1 | 5/9 Secondary reference American Telephone and Telegraph Co |
| D141914 | 5/9 Secondary reference American Telephone and Telegraph Co |
| BA815392 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Lucent Technologies Inc Corporate Headquarters |
| BA815392ISSUE1 | 5/9 Secondary reference At and T Corp |
| D141914 | 5/9 Secondary reference At and T Corp |
NSN 5965-00-280-3431 is a Microphone Element, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5965-00-280-3431: Element Type: CARBON; Terminal Type: SURFACE CONTACT; Sound Pickup Directional Type: NOT RATED; Frequency Response Range in Hertz: +200.0 TO 4000.0. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.