The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-960-9003, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-960-9003 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 10000.0 INPUT |
| FSC Application Data | ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT |
| Frequency Range | 60.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 150.000 HERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR, TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 24.0 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.10 TO 0.10 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 6.0 AND 12.0 AND 18.0 AND 24.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Application Design | AUDIO |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Step Position Quantity | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| X31267 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-960-9003 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-960-9003: Impedance Rating in Ohms: 10000.0 INPUT; Overall Height: 2.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT; Frequency Range: 60.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 150.000 HERTZ MAXIMUM. 11 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.