The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-504-5613, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-00-504-5613 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 600.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 20.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 20.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 140.0 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -2.10 TO 2.10 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | "T" |
| Application Design | AUDIO |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 4 BINDING POST |
| Power Rating | 800.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 546C | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Genrad Inc |
| 546C | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Iet Labs Inc |
NSN 5985-00-504-5613 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5330-01-124-1002. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-00-504-5613: Impedance Rating in Ohms: 600.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 20.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 20.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM; Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 140.0. 9 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.