The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-015-8445, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-015-8445 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.260 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.280 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.20 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Mounting Method | CONNECTOR |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 12.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.50 TO 0.50 |
| Connection Type Per Function | FEMALE INPUT AND MALE OUTPUT |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 1.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Power Rating | 250.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 47194 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| 850011-12 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Applied Research Inc |
| HFA/S-50/12 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-015-8445 is a Attenuator,fixed, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5365-01-121-5131, 3040-01-372-9238, 4820-01-386-3447. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-01-015-8445: Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE; Overall Diameter: 0.260 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.280 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.20. 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 5985-01-015-8445 has DEMIL Code B. 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.