The Switch,waveguide, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-948-4503, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-948-4503 |
| Item Name | Switch,waveguide |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Waveguide Flange Type | CHOKE |
| Switching Time | 0.1 MILLISECONDS MS |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 28.0 NOMINAL |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | FAIL-SAFE |
| Actuator Current Type and Rating in Amps | 0.25 DC NOMINAL |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 4 |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES FLANGE CONNECTION FACILITY HOLE IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.190 INCHES MOUNTING FACILITY HOLE IN |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 50.0 SINGLE |
| Switch Type | TRANSFER |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.50 SINGLE |
| Actuator Operating Method | RELAY |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 1.5 KILOWATTS PEAK SECOND |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 150.0 WATTS AVERAGE FIRST |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 4 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 4 RECTANGULAR FLANGE AND 1 CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF MOUNTING FACILITY HOLE |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) FLANGE CONNECTION FACILITY HOLE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| D11115G2 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lucas Aerospace Communications and Electronics Inc |
| A25A914-312-105 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| D10115G2 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Honeywell International Inc Dba Honeywell International Div New England Instrument (nei) |
| D10115G2 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lucas Aerospace Communications and Electronics Inc |
NSN 5985-00-948-4503 is a Switch,waveguide, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-948-4503: Waveguide Flange Type: CHOKE; Switching Time: 0.1 MILLISECONDS MS; Overall Height: 2.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Actuator Voltage in Volts: 28.0 NOMINAL. 18 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.