The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-184-7516, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-00-184-7516 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Frequency Range | 2.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SHAFT |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 4.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 20.0 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNF |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Shaft Length | 0.920 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.190 INCHES IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE AND 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 10.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 22819 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 67A53049P1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Space and Missile Systems Organization Dba Space and Missile Systems |
NSN 5985-00-184-7516 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-00-689-1498, 8040-01-406-8116, 5306-01-432-8611. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-00-184-7516: Shaft Type: ROUND; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 THREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 1.687 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 19 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.