The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-188-7967, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-00-188-7967 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 2.0 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 10000.0 INPUT AND 50.0 OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 THREADED BUSHING |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | TWO POSITION DIAGONAL |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 1.280 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 27.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 |
| Operating Temp Range | -54.0 TO 115.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 0.700 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE |
| Power Rating | 200.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 581R235H02 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-188-7967 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-188-7967: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 2.0; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 10000.0 INPUT AND 50.0 OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED BUSHING; Overall Height: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 12 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 5985-00-188-7967 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.