The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-685-9575, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-685-9575 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Body Diameter | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 TERMINAL |
| Frequency Range | 1.100 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.200 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +6.0 TO 20.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Power Rating | 500.0 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 |
|---|---|
| B7338 | 5/9 Secondary reference The Dewey Electronics Corporation Div Pitometer Log Division |
| 129 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Lexan Industries, Inc Dba Struthers Electronics Div Struthers Electronics |
| CN519UPM72 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 7338 | 5/9 Secondary reference The Dewey Electronics Corporation Div Pitometer Log Division |
| MILT9532 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-685-9575 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2990-00-836-1191, 5935-00-975-0252, 4820-01-263-3048. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-00-685-9575: Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Body Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 TERMINAL; Frequency Range: 1.100 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.200 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 8 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.