The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-016-8726, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-016-8726 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 2.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM2.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACEROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE |
| Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency | 2.0 GIGAHERTZ2.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Overall Diameter | 0.310 INCHES NOMINAL0.310 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.251.25 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.050.0 |
| Mounting Method | CONNECTORCONNECTOR |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 6.06.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.50 TO 0.50-0.50 TO 0.50 |
| Connection Type Per Function | FEMALE INPUT AND FEMALE INPUT AND MALE OUTPUTMALE OUTPUT |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 100.0 CELSIUS-55.0 TO 100.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 2.0 GIGAHERTZ+0.0 TO 2.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINETRANSMISSION LINE |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY BODY |
| Power Rating | 0.250 WATTS AVERAGE0.250 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR2 CONNECTOR |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.050.0 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | OSMOSM |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| HFA/0-50-6DB | 5/9 Secondary reference Applied Research Inc |
| 850010-6 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Applied Research Inc |
NSN 5985-01-016-8726 is a Attenuator,fixed, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5935-01-264-7334. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-01-016-8726: FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 2.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM2.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACEROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE; Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency: 2.0 GIGAHERTZ2.0 GIGAHERTZ. 19 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.