The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-086-0352, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-086-0352 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 600.0 INPUT AND 500.0 OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 THREADED STUD(S) |
| FSC Application Data | ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT |
| Frequency Range | 100.000 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 5000.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +2.86 TO 17.22 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Body Material | STEEL |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.138 INCHES IN |
| Operating Temp Range | -10.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Application Design | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Power Rating | 5.8 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 400199-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-086-0352 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-086-0352: Impedance Rating in Ohms: 600.0 INPUT AND 500.0 OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 THREADED STUD(S); Overall Height: 1.125 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.187 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT. 15 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.