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431BAttenuator,variable

Kay Elemetrics Corporation · NSN 5985-00-448-6900 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-00-448-6900 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-448-6900. Primary manufacturer part number: 431B.
Features
  • Attenuator,variable — FSC 5985
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE
  • Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.2
  • Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
  • Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.20
  • Frequency Range: 0.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1000.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
  • Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 41.0
  • Power Rating: 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-448-6900, 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 Kay Elemetrics Corporation. Government technical data includes 7 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-00-448-6900
Primary Part Number431B
Item NameAttenuator,variable
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerKay Elemetrics Corporation
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Type and Quantity2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE
Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels0.2
Impedance Rating in Ohms50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.20
Frequency Range0.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1000.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels+0.0 TO 41.0
Power Rating1.0 WATTS AVERAGE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
6645-00-243-7541431B INTERCHANGEABLE
Timer,scaler
Advanced Measurement Technology Inc
6625-00-441-1865431A INTERCHANGEABLE
Time Signal Set
Advanced Measurement Technology Inc
6625-00-892-5263 INTERCHANGEABLE
Test Set,radio Frequency Power
3805-01-088-3653 INTERCHANGEABLE
Scraper,tractor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
431B Kay Elemetrics Corporation (USA)
431A Kay Elemetrics Corporation (USA)
20-0 Kay Elemetrics Corporation (USA)
Related Parts
6645-00-243-7541INTERCHANGEABLE
TIMER,SCALER
431B
6625-00-441-1865INTERCHANGEABLE
TIME SIGNAL SET
431A
6625-00-892-5263INTERCHANGEABLE
TEST SET,RADIO FREQUENCY POWER
3805-01-088-3653INTERCHANGEABLE
SCRAPER,TRACTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-00-448-6900?

NSN 5985-00-448-6900 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Kay Elemetrics Corporation, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-00-448-6900?

NSN 5985-00-448-6900 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 431B (Kay Elemetrics Corporation), 431A (Kay Elemetrics Corporation), 20-0 (Kay Elemetrics Corporation).

What NSN replaces 5985-00-448-6900?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5985-00-448-6900: 6645-00-243-7541, 6625-00-441-1865, 6625-00-892-5263 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 431B?

Key specifications for 431B: Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE; Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.2; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.20. 7 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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