The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-024-5581, 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 Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions. Government technical data includes 20 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-024-5581 |
| Primary Part Number | CS-18S14 |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Switching Time | 20.0 MILLISECONDS MS |
| Overall Diameter | 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 24.0 MINIMUM AND 30.0 MAXIMUM |
| Pole Quantity | 1 |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | FAIL-SAFE |
| Connector End Design | FEMALE |
| Actuator Current Type and Rating in Amps | 0.260 DC NOMINAL |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 5 |
| Switch Type | NONTRANSFER |
| Operating Temp Range | -54.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIRST FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Frequency Rating | 4.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SECOND FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 4.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SECOND FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIRST FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM THIRD FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM THIRD FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 5 TURRET |
| Switch Operation Sequence | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| Throw Quantity | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| CS-18S14 PRIMARY | Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CS-18S1(4) | 5/9 Secondary reference Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions |
NSN 5985-01-024-5581 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, manufactured by Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-024-5581 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: CS-18S14 (Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions).
Key specifications for CS-18S14: Switching Time: 20.0 MILLISECONDS MS; Overall Diameter: 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Actuator Voltage in Volts: 24.0 MINIMUM AND 30.0 MAXIMUM; Pole Quantity: 1. 20 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 5985-01-024-5581 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.