The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-808-0796, 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 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-808-0796 |
| Primary Part Number | HPX382A |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 1.0 |
| Waveguide Flange Type | CONTACT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 TERMINAL WITH MOUNTING HOLES |
| FSC Application Data | TEST EQUIPMENT,ACFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR |
| Frequency Range | 8.200 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | WAVEGUIDE TYPE |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 2 KNOB |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 1.280 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 50.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.15 |
| Waveguide Flange Designation | WR90 |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.169 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -1.00 TO 1.00 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 1.220 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | WAVEGUIDE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 FLANGE |
| Power Rating | 10.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| HPX382A PRIMARY | Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA) |
NSN 5985-00-808-0796 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-808-0796 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: HPX382A (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP).
Key specifications for HPX382A: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 1.0; Waveguide Flange Type: CONTACT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 TERMINAL WITH MOUNTING HOLES; Overall Height: 7.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 19 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.