The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-032-4060, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 24 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-032-4060 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 1.0 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 BRACKET(S) |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency | 1.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Mounting Slot Length | 0.297 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SHAFT |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 1.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.10 AND 1.20 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.05 TO 0.05 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 0.1 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Shaft Length | 0.430 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Material | ALUMINUM |
| Operating Temp Range | -20.0 TO 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 250.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Step Position Quantity | 2 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| Mounting Slot Width | 0.172 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MA508 | 5/9 Secondary reference Trilithic, Inc. |
| SM-A-720249-1 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| SM-A-720249 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-032-4060 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-032-4060: Shaft Type: ROUND; Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 1.0; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 BRACKET(S). 24 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 5985-01-032-4060 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.