The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-173-2965, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-173-2965 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 600.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.30 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 3.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.20 TO 0.20 |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Power Rating | 500.0 MILLIWATTS PEAK |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 92C894-001 | 5/9 Secondary reference Ail Systems Inc Sub of Eaton Corp |
| TS0103T3 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Smiths Interconnect Americas, Inc. |
NSN 5985-00-173-2965 is a Attenuator,fixed, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-173-2965: Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 600.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.30; Input Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0; Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels: 3.0. 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.
NSN 5985-00-173-2965 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.