The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-015-5913, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-015-5913 |
| Primary Part Number | 8341-20DB40W500HM |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM1.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACESRECTANGULAR, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES |
| Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency | 500.0 MEGAHERTZ500.0 MEGAHERTZ |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.10 AND 1.10 AND 1.151.15 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.050.0 |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 20.020.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.50 TO 0.50-0.50 TO 0.50 |
| Surface Treatment | ENAMEL BODY |
| Connection Type Per Function | FEMALE INPUT AND FEMALE INPUT AND FEMALE OUTPUTFEMALE OUTPUT |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 500.0 MEGAHERTZ AND +0.0 TO 500.0 MEGAHERTZ AND +0.5 TO 1.0 GIGAHERTZ+0.5 TO 1.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINETRANSMISSION LINE |
| Power Rating | 40.0 WATTS AVERAGE40.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR2 CONNECTOR |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.050.0 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | NN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 8341-20DB40W500HM PRIMARY | Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-015-5913 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-015-5913 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 8341-20DB40W500HM (Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp).
Key specifications for 8341-20DB40W500HM: Overall Height: 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM1.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: RECTANGULAR, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACESRECTANGULAR, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES; Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency: 500.0 MEGAHERTZ500.0 MEGAHERTZ. 15 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 5985-01-015-5913 has DEMIL Code D. 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.