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MIL-A-3933/10-5Attenuator,fixed

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5985-01-040-7589 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-01-040-7589 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-01-040-7589. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-A-3933/10-5.
Features
  • Attenuator,fixed — FSC 5985
  • Application Design: TRANSMISSION LINE
  • Precious Material and Location: CONTACT SURFACE GOLD
  • Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE
  • Precious Material: GOLD
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-A-3933 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
  • Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels: 30.0
  • Mounting Method: CONNECTOR
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-040-7589, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 19 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-01-040-7589
Primary Part NumberMIL-A-3933/10-5
Item NameAttenuator,fixed
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Application DesignTRANSMISSION LINE
Precious Material and LocationCONTACT SURFACE GOLD
Body StyleROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE
Precious MaterialGOLD
Test Data Document81349-MIL-A-3933 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels30.0
Mounting MethodCONNECTOR
Power Rating20.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 1.0 KILOWATTS PEAK
Frequency Range0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Connection Type Per FunctionFEMALE OUTPUT AND MALE OUTPUT
Overall Diameter1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Output Impedance Rating in Ohms50.0
Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels-0.75 TO 0.75
Operating Temp Range-55.0 TO 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Terminal Type and Quantity2 CONNECTOR
Coaxial Connector Series DesignationN
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range+0.0 TO 4.0 GIGAHERTZ
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.35
Input Impedance Rating in Ohms50.0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5985-01-065-808113013-04 INTERCHANGEABLE
Attenuator,fixed
Spectrum Control Inc Div Weinschel
5985-01-147-547013013-02 INTERCHANGEABLE
Attenuator,fixed
Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (drawings)
5985-01-359-9182 INTERCHANGEABLE
Attenuator,fixed
5985-01-467-7587 INTERCHANGEABLE
Attenuator,fixed
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-A-3933/10-5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M3933/10-5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-3933/10 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M3933/10-5N Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M3933/10-05N Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
40098-30 Narda Holdings, Inc. Dba Narda-Miteq Div Narda-Miteq (USA)
MIL-A-3933/10 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
1A20868H05 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (USA)
5985PL1029471 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
Related Parts
5985-01-065-8081INTERCHANGEABLE
ATTENUATOR,FIXED
13013-04
5985-01-147-5470INTERCHANGEABLE
ATTENUATOR,FIXED
13013-02
5985-01-359-9182INTERCHANGEABLE
ATTENUATOR,FIXED
5985-01-467-7587INTERCHANGEABLE
ATTENUATOR,FIXED

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-01-040-7589?

NSN 5985-01-040-7589 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-01-040-7589?

NSN 5985-01-040-7589 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-A-3933/10-5 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M3933/10-5 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-3933/10 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M3933/10-5N (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M3933/10-05N (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 5985-01-040-7589?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5985-01-040-7589: 5985-01-065-8081, 5985-01-147-5470, 5985-01-359-9182 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-A-3933/10-5?

Key specifications for MIL-A-3933/10-5: Application Design: TRANSMISSION LINE; Precious Material and Location: CONTACT SURFACE GOLD; Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE; Precious Material: GOLD. 20 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5985-01-040-7589 still in active supply?

NSN 5985-01-040-7589 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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