The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-256-7836, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-256-7836 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | MATCHING PAD,TEST ACCESSORY |
| Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency | 1.2 GIGAHERTZ |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.10 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 5.7 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.50 TO 0.50 |
| Operating Temp Range | -20.0 TO 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 1.2 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 75.0 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | BNC |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY PAC AHUC |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| ZM57 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference General Instrument Corporation Dba Motorola Div Motorola Mobility - Home Division |
| MLP50-75B | 5/9 Secondary reference General Instrument Corporation Dba Motorola Div Motorola Mobility - Home Division |
NSN 5985-00-256-7836 is a Attenuator,fixed, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5915-01-074-0364. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-00-256-7836: FSC Application Data: MATCHING PAD,TEST ACCESSORY; Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency: 1.2 GIGAHERTZ; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.10; Input Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0. 14 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.