The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-080-4688, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 11 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-080-4688 |
| Primary Part Number | 4017479-0701 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.8 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 3 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | ISOSCELES TRIANGLE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 KNOB W/DIAL |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 10.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to the Altitude of an Isosceles Triangle | 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNF |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.20 TO 0.20 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 0.2 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.190 INCHES IN |
| Test Data Document | 06845-4017479-0701 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING) |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE |
| Power Rating | 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Step Position Quantity | 50 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | N |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 4017479-0701 PRIMARY | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2418 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-080-4688 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-080-4688 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 4017479-0701 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co).
11 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 7510-00-162-2808, 6810-00-174-6584, 5945-00-187-5383. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4017479-0701: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.8; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 3 THREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 2.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 22 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.