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SM-C-498256Attenuator,fixed

Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir · NSN 5985-00-941-3542 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-00-941-3542 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-941-3542. Primary manufacturer part number: SM-C-498256.
Features
  • Attenuator,fixed — FSC 5985
  • Application Design: AUDIO
  • Input Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0
  • Power Rating: 0.5 WATTS AVERAGE
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 BINDING POST
  • Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.36 AND 1.60
  • Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE
  • Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency: 5.0 GIGAHERTZ
Applications
  • Applications requiring Nickel Body construction
General Description

The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-941-3542, 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 Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-00-941-3542
Primary Part NumberSM-C-498256
Item NameAttenuator,fixed
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerUs Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
StatusACTIVE
Application DesignAUDIO
Input Impedance Rating in Ohms50.0
Power Rating0.5 WATTS AVERAGE
Terminal Type and Quantity1 BINDING POST
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.36 AND 1.60
Body StyleROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE
Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency5.0 GIGAHERTZ
Frequency Range600.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.850 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Schematic Diagram DesignatorBRIDGED "T"
Output Impedance Rating in Ohms50.0
Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels25.0
Overall Diameter1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialNICKEL BODY
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6810-00-237-2954 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Weight Set,balance
2520-00-311-8443 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transmission Assy
6625-00-464-2133224743-001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Voltmeter
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3030-01-319-93639600 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Modem,communications
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Eraser,rubber
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
SM-C-498256 PRIMARY Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
9600 Huber+suhner Astrolab, Inc. Dba Huber & Suhner Astrolab Inc (USA)
DAA78 Microlab/fxr Llc (USA)
SM-C-498256 Alan Industries Inc (USA)
50RD-242 Alan Industries Inc (USA)
Related Parts
6810-00-237-2954INTERCHANGEABLE
NITRIC ACID
6670-00-240-4196INTERCHANGEABLE
WEIGHT SET,BALANCE
2520-00-311-8443INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSMISSION ASSY
6625-00-464-2133INTERCHANGEABLE
VOLTMETER
224743-001
4810-00-692-3683INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,LINEAR,DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
9600
6540-01-204-2649INTERCHANGEABLE
RACK,LENS,OPHTHALMIC
9600
6515-01-267-6105INTERCHANGEABLE
BLADE ASSEMBLY,SURGICAL CLIPPER
3030-01-319-9363INTERCHANGEABLE
BELT,V
9600
5895-01-321-4664INTERCHANGEABLE
MODEM,COMMUNICATIONS
7510-01-338-5345INTERCHANGEABLE
ERASER,RUBBER
9600
8415-01-344-8704INTERCHANGEABLE
HELMET,LINER
ILK2
5331-01-351-2728INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
9600-G

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-00-941-3542?

NSN 5985-00-941-3542 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-00-941-3542?

NSN 5985-00-941-3542 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: SM-C-498256 (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir), 9600 (Huber+suhner Astrolab, Inc. Dba Huber & Suhner Astrolab Inc), DAA78 (Microlab/fxr Llc), SM-C-498256 (Alan Industries Inc), 50RD-242 (Alan Industries Inc).

What NSN replaces 5985-00-941-3542?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5985-00-941-3542: 6810-00-237-2954, 6670-00-240-4196, 2520-00-311-8443 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of SM-C-498256?

Key specifications for SM-C-498256: Application Design: AUDIO; Input Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0; Power Rating: 0.5 WATTS AVERAGE; Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 BINDING POST. 14 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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