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60AAttenuator,variable

Spectrum Control Inc Div Weinschel · NSN 5985-01-070-9218 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-01-070-9218 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-01-070-9218. Primary manufacturer part number: 60A.
Features
  • Attenuator,variable — FSC 5985
  • Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 60.0
  • Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.1
  • Step Position Quantity: 60
  • Attenuation Variation Method: STEPPED
  • Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.15 AND 1.25
  • Frequency Range: 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 2.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
  • Body Style: COAXIAL TYPE
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-070-9218, 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 Spectrum Control Inc Div Weinschel. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-01-070-9218
Primary Part Number60A
Item NameAttenuator,variable
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSpectrum Control Inc Div Weinschel
StatusACTIVE
Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels+0.0 TO 60.0
Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels0.1
Step Position Quantity60
Attenuation Variation MethodSTEPPED
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.15 AND 1.25
Frequency Range0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 2.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Body StyleCOAXIAL TYPE
Attenuation Per Step in Decibels1.0
Application DesignTRANSMISSION LINE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
60A PRIMARY Spectrum Control Inc Div Weinschel (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-01-070-9218?

NSN 5985-01-070-9218 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Spectrum Control Inc Div Weinschel, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-01-070-9218?

NSN 5985-01-070-9218 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 60A (Spectrum Control Inc Div Weinschel).

What NSN replaces 5985-01-070-9218?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5985-01-070-9218: 6240-00-174-8856, 6240-00-179-1802, 5120-00-224-4111 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 60A?

Key specifications for 60A: Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 60.0; Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.1; Overall Width: 14.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Step Position Quantity: 60. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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