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636NDummy Load,electrical

Microwave Devices Inc · NSN 5985-00-538-2157 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-00-538-2157 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-538-2157. Primary manufacturer part number: 636N.
Features
  • Dummy Load,electrical — FSC 5985
  • Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 NOMINAL
  • Frequency Range Rating: +0.000 TO 3000.000 MEGAHERTZ
  • Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range: +0.000 TO 3.000 MEGAHERTZ
  • Power Rating: 20.000 KILOWATTS PEAK AND 600.000 WATTS AVERAGE
  • Termination Type: CONNECTION COAXIAL
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Microwave Devices Inc
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Dummy Load,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-538-2157, 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 Microwave Devices Inc. Government technical data includes 5 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-00-538-2157
Primary Part Number636N
Item NameDummy Load,electrical
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMicrowave Devices Inc
StatusACTIVE
Impedance Rating in Ohms50.0 NOMINAL
Frequency Range Rating+0.000 TO 3000.000 MEGAHERTZ
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range+0.000 TO 3.000 MEGAHERTZ
Power Rating20.000 KILOWATTS PEAK AND 600.000 WATTS AVERAGE
Termination TypeCONNECTION COAXIAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5975-00-471-337225321 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable Nipple,electrical
Champion Aerospace Llc
5950-00-686-875132201 INTERCHANGEABLE
Reactor
L3harris Technologies, Inc. Div Space and Airborne Systems
8475-01-073-7498322-01 INTERCHANGEABLE
Goggles,smoke
Avox Systems Inc Dba Avox Systems Inc
5331-01-113-2294AS568B-034 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
Sae International Dba Sae International
4730-01-294-814032201 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,hose
Gates Corporation
4820-01-392-09163220-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,linear,directional Control
Gt Development Corp
3460-01-437-5400 INTERCHANGEABLE
Arbor,milling Cutter
5940-01-631-051532201 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,lug
Waytek Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3220-1 Microwave Devices Inc (USA)
636N PRIMARY Microwave Devices Inc (USA)
E5951 Edo (USA)
Related Parts
5975-00-471-3372INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE NIPPLE,ELECTRICAL
25321
5950-00-686-8751INTERCHANGEABLE
REACTOR
32201
8475-01-073-7498INTERCHANGEABLE
GOGGLES,SMOKE
322-01
5331-01-113-2294INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
AS568B-034
4730-01-294-8140INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,HOSE
32201
4820-01-392-0916INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,LINEAR,DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
3220-1
3460-01-437-5400INTERCHANGEABLE
ARBOR,MILLING CUTTER
5940-01-631-0515INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
32201

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-00-538-2157?

NSN 5985-00-538-2157 is a Dummy Load,electrical, manufactured by Microwave Devices Inc, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-00-538-2157?

NSN 5985-00-538-2157 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 3220-1 (Microwave Devices Inc), 636N (Microwave Devices Inc), E5951 (Edo).

What NSN replaces 5985-00-538-2157?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5985-00-538-2157: 5975-00-471-3372, 5950-00-686-8751, 8475-01-073-7498 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 636N?

Key specifications for 636N: Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 NOMINAL; Frequency Range Rating: +0.000 TO 3000.000 MEGAHERTZ; Overall Length: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Width: 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 9 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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