The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-109-9038, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-109-9038 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.15 AND 1.20 AND 1.25 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Mounting Method | CONNECTOR |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 60.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -1.50 TO 1.50 |
| Surface Treatment | SILVER TERMINAL |
| Precious Material and Location | TERMINAL SURFACES SILVER |
| Connection Type Per Function | FEMALE INPUT AND MALE OUTPUT |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 4.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +4.0 TO 12.4 GIGAHERTZ AND +12.4 TO 18.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY BODY |
| Material | BERYLLIUM COPPER (USE CUB000) TERMINAL |
| Power Rating | 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 0.2 KILOWATTS PEAK |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | N |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 7916821-8 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Us Army Aviation and Missile Command |
| 7916821-8 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 9918-60 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 9918-60DB | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-109-9038 is a Attenuator,fixed, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-109-9038: Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Precious Material: SILVER; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.15 AND 1.20 AND 1.25; Input Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0. 18 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 5985-01-109-9038 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.