The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-160-8767, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-00-160-8767 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.5 |
| Frequency Range | 9.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 10.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 40.0 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -1.00 TO 1.00 |
| Application Design | WAVEGUIDE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 253310 | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
| SD090-38-0001 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Systron-Donner Corp Microwave/instrument Div |
NSN 5985-00-160-8767 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5950-00-246-1939, 5330-01-351-1358. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-00-160-8767: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.5; Frequency Range: 9.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 10.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 40.0; Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels: -1.00 TO 1.00. 5 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.
NSN 5985-00-160-8767 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.