The Switch,waveguide, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-045-5198, 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 Microwave Development Laboratories, Inc. Dba Microwave Development Laboratories Inc. Government technical data includes 10 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-045-5198 |
| Primary Part Number | 20-5280P1 |
| Item Name | Switch,waveguide |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Microwave Development Laboratories, Inc. Dba Microwave Development Laboratories Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.15 SINGLE |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 4 |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 50.0 SINGLE |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.20 SINGLE |
| Actuator Operating Method | RELAY |
| Frequency Rating | 9.6 GIGAHERTZ NOMINAL SINGLE FREQUENCY OPERATING |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 100.0 KILOWATTS PEAK SINGLE |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY BODY |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE AND 4 RECTANGULAR FLANGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 20-5280P1 | Microwave Development Laboratories, Inc. Dba Microwave Development Laboratories Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3214409-002-101 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-045-5198 is a Switch,waveguide, manufactured by Microwave Development Laboratories, Inc. Dba Microwave Development Laboratories Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-045-5198 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 20-5280P1 (Microwave Development Laboratories, Inc. Dba Microwave Development Laboratories Inc).
Key specifications for 20-5280P1: Body Style: RECTANGULAR; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.15 SINGLE; Overall Length: 3.812 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Overall Width: 1.870 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 10 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 5985-01-045-5198 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.