The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-096-8565, 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 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co. Government technical data includes 21 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 4 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-096-8565 |
| Primary Part Number | 953359-2 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 3.0 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR AND 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| FSC Application Data | RADAR ANTENNA SUPPORT SET AND RADOMES,EXCEPT SPECIALLY DESIGNED |
| Frequency Range | 50.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 70.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 MOTOR |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 31.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.25 |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.122 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.128 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.50 TO 0.50 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 0.5 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS AND STEPPED |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 71.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 7 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Step Position Quantity | 5 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | N OR SMA |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 953359-2 | Raytheon Company (USA) |
| 100C1208 | Daico Industries, Inc. Dba Daico Industries Inc (USA) |
| 953359-2 | Alaska Miners Association Inc (USA) |
| 953359-2 PRIMARY | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 953359-2 | 5/9 Secondary reference Raytheon Company Div Corp |
NSN 5985-01-096-8565 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-096-8565 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: 953359-2 (Raytheon Company), 100C1208 (Daico Industries, Inc. Dba Daico Industries Inc), 953359-2 (Alaska Miners Association Inc), 953359-2 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co).
Key specifications for 953359-2: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 3.0; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 CONNECTOR AND 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 0.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 21 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 5985-01-096-8565 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.