NSN 5985-00-644-9008 · NIIN 006449008 · Part number L500
Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co · FSC 5985 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment · FSG 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components · CAGE 37942
Government record, cited
NSN 5985-00-644-9008 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-644-9008. Manufacturer of record part number: L500.
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FSC 5985 Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment · CAGE 37942 · L500 · C545-2407
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED BUSHING
Frequency Range: 0.000 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 20.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM
Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Identification
NSN: 5985-00-644-9008
NIIN: 006449008
FSC: 5985 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Primary part number: L500
Manufacturer: Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co
General Description
The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-644-9008, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5985-00-644-9008
Primary Part Number
L500
Item Name
Attenuator,variable
FSC / FSG
5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment
Manufacturer
Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co
Status
ACTIVE
Shaft Type
ROUND
Bushing Length
0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Impedance Rating in Ohms
500.0 INPUT
Body Diameter
1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity
1 THREADED BUSHING
Frequency Range
0.000 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 20.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM
Shaft Diameter
0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Style
CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS
Adjustment Device Type and Quantity
1 SHAFT
Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels
+0.0 TO 36.0
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator
UNEF
Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels
-1.80 TO 1.80
Attenuation Variation Method
CONTINUOUS
Schematic Diagram Designator
BALANCED "H"
Mounting Thread Quantity
32 PER INCH
Shaft Length
2.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length
1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter
0.375 INCHES IN
Application Design
AUDIO
Terminal Type and Quantity
4 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code
X
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Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
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5836-01-064-4954POSSIBLE MATCH
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5340-01-612-1315C545-2407POSSIBLE MATCH
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4140-01-659-3450L500POSSIBLE MATCH
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NSN 5985-00-644-9008 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
What part numbers are listed for NSN 5985-00-644-9008?
NSN 5985-00-644-9008 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: L500 (Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co), C545-2407 (Brighton Cromwell Llc).
What NSN replaces 5985-00-644-9008?
8 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8010-00-823-7962, 5836-01-064-4954, 5836-01-080-3528. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of L500?
Key specifications for L500: Shaft Type: ROUND; Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 500.0 INPUT; Body Diameter: 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 20 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5985-00-644-9008 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.