The Coupler,directional, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-097-2192, 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 Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits. Government technical data includes 7 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-097-2192 |
| Primary Part Number | ZFDC-20-5BNC |
| Item Name | Coupler,directional |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Terminal Fitting Controlling Agency | MINI-CIRCUITS LABORATORY DIV,SCIENTIFIC COMPONENTS CORP |
| Usage Design | MAIN LINE TERMINAL FITTING |
| Power Loss in Decibels | 50.0 |
| Identifying Number | TERMINAL FITTING TYPE NO. BNC |
| Design Type | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| Radio Frequency Rating | 50.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 765.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Unit Type | COAXIAL LINE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| ZFDC-20-5BNC | Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| DCK-A14 | 5/9 Secondary reference Caes Systems Llc |
| ZFDC-20-5 | 5/9 Secondary reference Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits |
| SM-A-936557 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-097-2192 is a Coupler,directional, manufactured by Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-097-2192 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: ZFDC-20-5BNC (Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits).
Key specifications for ZFDC-20-5BNC: Overall Height: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Fitting Controlling Agency: MINI-CIRCUITS LABORATORY DIV,SCIENTIFIC COMPONENTS CORP; Usage Design: MAIN LINE TERMINAL FITTING; Power Loss in Decibels: 50.0. 7 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 5985-01-097-2192 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.