The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-037-9752, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 23 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-037-9752 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.5 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency | 12.4 GIGAHERTZ |
| Segment Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.50 TO 0.50 AND -0.60 TO 0.60 AND -0.80 TO 0.80 AND -1.00 TO 1.00 AND -1.20 TO 1.20 |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 KNOB |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 60.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.40 |
| Segment Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.00 TO 20.00 AND +20.00 TO 30.00 AND +30.00 TO 40.00 AND +40.00 TO 50.00 AND +50.00 TO 60.00 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -1.20 TO 1.20 |
| Scale Linearity | LINEAR |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 10.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Scale Division Quantity | 6 |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES IN |
| Operating Temp Range | +0.0 TO 54.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE AND 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 200.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Step Position Quantity | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| AF9010-60-11-0 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| AE9010-60-11-01 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-037-9752 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-037-9752: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.5; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 3.680 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 23 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.