The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-092-4380, 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 Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc. Government technical data includes 20 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-092-4380 |
| Primary Part Number | 6684-70A |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 1.0 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Frequency Range | 8.700 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 9.500 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 KNOB |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 70.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.164 INCHES IN |
| Operating Temp Range | -54.0 TO 75.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 10.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 5.0 KILOWATTS PEAK |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 6684-70A PRIMARY | Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| G300361-1 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference L3harris Technologies, Inc Div Space & Airborne Systems |
NSN 5985-01-092-4380 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-092-4380 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 6684-70A (Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc).
Key specifications for 6684-70A: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 1.0; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 THREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 4.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 20 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 5985-01-092-4380 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.