The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-064-5906, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 18 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-064-5906 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 60.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.45 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | +0.50 TO 1.50 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.138 INCHES IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 2.310 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 200.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Step Position Quantity | 7 |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY MFG SOURCE CONTROL DRAWING NUMBER |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2131865-4 | Honeywell Intl Inc Defense Avionics Systems Former Test Systems Div (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 23583(MOD) | 3/3 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-064-5906 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-064-5906 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 2131865-4 (Honeywell Intl Inc Defense Avionics Systems Former Test Systems Div).
Key specifications for 5985-01-064-5906: Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 2.720 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: COAXIAL TYPE. 18 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 5985-01-064-5906 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.