The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-296-7656, 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 Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc. Government technical data includes 22 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-296-7656 |
| Primary Part Number | 3688 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Rating | 600.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE |
| Step Position Quantity | 8 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.40 TO 0.40 |
| Body Length | 2.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 15.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 6 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Type | ROUND |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 10.0 |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES IN |
| Application Design | AUDIO |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 THREADED BUSHING |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 80.0 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | UNBALANCED LADDER |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 2 SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 3688 | Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc (USA) |
NSN 5985-00-296-7656 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-296-7656 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 3688 (Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc).
There are 9 known substitutes for 5985-00-296-7656: 5961-00-935-0138, 5120-01-080-6537, 4130-01-126-4816 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3688: Body Diameter: 2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Power Rating: 600.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE; Step Position Quantity: 8; Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels: -0.40 TO 0.40. 24 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.