The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-233-2208, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Caes Systems Llc. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-233-2208 |
| Primary Part Number | A8430N |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Caes Systems Llc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE |
| Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency | 4.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Overall Diameter | 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.25 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Mounting Method | CONNECTOR |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 30.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -1.30 TO 1.30 |
| Surface Treatment | ANODIZE BODY |
| Precious Material and Location | CONNECTOR SURFACES SILVER |
| Connection Type Per Function | FEMALE OUTPUT AND MALE INPUT |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 4.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BODY |
| Power Rating | 25.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | N |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| A8430N PRIMARY | Caes Systems Llc (USA) |
NSN 5985-00-233-2208 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Caes Systems Llc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-233-2208 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: A8430N (Caes Systems Llc).
Key specifications for A8430N: FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE; Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency: 4.0 GIGAHERTZ. 22 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 5985-00-233-2208 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.