The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-823-5396, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-823-5396 |
| Primary Part Number | 4 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 TERMINAL WITH MOUNTING HOLES |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.116 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | WAVEGUIDE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.8 |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Frequency Range | 26.500 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 40.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 50.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 FLANGE |
| Waveguide Flange Designation | UG-599/U |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.50 TO 0.50 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 4 | Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| MILA38728 | Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
NSN 5985-00-823-5396 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-823-5396 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 4 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILA38728 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).
There is 1 known substitute for 5985-00-823-5396: 5985-00-993-9085. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 TERMINAL WITH MOUNTING HOLES; Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.116 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Application Design: WAVEGUIDE; Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.8. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.