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X218-3Attenuator,fixed

Mcs Corporation Microwave Components Div · NSN 5985-00-245-2657 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-00-245-2657 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-245-2657. Primary manufacturer part number: X218-3.
Features
  • Attenuator,fixed — FSC 5985
  • Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.15
  • Mounting Hole/stud Quantity: 4
  • Mounting Facility Thread Size and Series/type Designator: 8-32 UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
  • Mounting Method: THREADED HOLE(S)
  • Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length: 1.280 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels: -0.50 TO 0.50
  • Frequency Range: 8.200 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Applications
  • Applications requiring Aluminum Body construction
General Description

The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-245-2657, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Mcs Corporation Microwave Components Div. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-00-245-2657
Primary Part NumberX218-3
Item NameAttenuator,fixed
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMcs Corporation Microwave Components Div
StatusACTIVE
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.15
Mounting Hole/stud Quantity4
Mounting Facility Thread Size and Series/type Designator8-32 UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Mounting MethodTHREADED HOLE(S)
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length1.280 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels-0.50 TO 0.50
Frequency Range8.200 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels3.0
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width1.220 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialALUMINUM BODY
Application DesignWAVEGUIDE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5340-00-664-3774X218-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,loop
Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
X218-3 Mcs Corporation Microwave Components Div (USA)
2662000 Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
Related Parts
5340-00-664-3774INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,LOOP
X218-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-00-245-2657?

NSN 5985-00-245-2657 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Mcs Corporation Microwave Components Div, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-00-245-2657?

NSN 5985-00-245-2657 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: X218-3 (Mcs Corporation Microwave Components Div), 2662000 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier).

What NSN replaces 5985-00-245-2657?

There is 1 known substitute for 5985-00-245-2657: 5340-00-664-3774. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of X218-3?

Key specifications for X218-3: Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.15; Mounting Hole/stud Quantity: 4; Mounting Facility Thread Size and Series/type Designator: 8-32 UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC); Mounting Method: THREADED HOLE(S). 11 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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