The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-017-1279, 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15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-017-1279 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM12.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACEROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.20 AND 1.20 AND 1.251.25 |
| Mounting Method | CONNECTORCONNECTOR |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 40.040.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -1.25 TO 1.25-1.25 TO 1.25 |
| Connection Type Per Function | FEMALE INPUT AND FEMALE INPUT AND MALE OUTPUTMALE OUTPUT |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 6.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +0.0 TO 6.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +6.0 TO 12.4 GIGAHERTZ+6.0 TO 12.4 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINETRANSMISSION LINE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BODY |
| Temperature Sensitivity Attenuation in Decibels | 0.00010.0001 |
| Power Rating | 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 300.0 WATTS PEAK300.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR2 CONNECTOR |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | NN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 757C40 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-017-1279 is a Attenuator,fixed, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-017-1279: Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM12.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACEROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE; Overall Diameter: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.20 AND 1.20 AND 1.251.25. 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 5985-01-017-1279 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.