The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-976-3868, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-976-3868 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND, FLATTED |
| FSC Application Data | GENERATOR,SIGNAL,P/N 606A,FSN 6625-819-0472 A |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 2 SHAFT |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 120.0 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 20.0 AND 30.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | UNBALANCED "PI" |
| Application Design | AUDIO |
| Step Position Quantity | 4 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 606A34 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Keysight Technologies Inc |
| 606A34C | 5/9 Secondary reference Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP |
| 606A34 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Keysight Technologies, Inc. |
| 606A34 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP |
| 606A34C | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Keysight Technologies Inc |
| 606A34C | 5/9 Secondary reference Keysight Technologies, Inc. |
NSN 5985-00-976-3868 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-976-3868: Shaft Type: ROUND, FLATTED; FSC Application Data: GENERATOR,SIGNAL,P/N 606A,FSN 6625-819-0472 A; Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 2 SHAFT; Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 120.0. 9 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.
NSN 5985-00-976-3868 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.