The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-108-9236, 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 General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-108-9236 |
| Primary Part Number | 1529-5 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 2.8 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 1000.0 INPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| FSC Application Data | ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT |
| Frequency Range | 8.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.600 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 ELECTRONIC, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 1.820 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 40.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 2.00 |
| 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 Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Body Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 0.950 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 3 SOLDER STUD |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 1529-5 | General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CAA7083 | 5/9 Secondary reference Ail Systems Inc Sub of Eaton Corp |
| 0172-3-1218-005 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Usacecom Intelligence Electronic Warfare Sensors Directorate |
NSN 5985-01-108-9236 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-108-9236 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 1529-5 (General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4420-01-165-8511, 3030-01-218-6699. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1529-5: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 2.8; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 1000.0 INPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 0.750 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.
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.