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5070Attenuator,variable

Wavetek Rf Products, Inc · NSN 5985-01-127-1920 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-01-127-1920 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-01-127-1920. Primary manufacturer part number: 5070.
Features
  • Attenuator,variable — FSC 5985
  • Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency: 2.0 GIGAHERTZ
  • Coaxial Connector Series Designation: BNC
  • Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter: 0.164 INCHES IN
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 THREADED HOLE(S)
  • Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
  • Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels: -3.00 TO 3.00
  • Body Style: COAXIAL TYPE
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-127-1920, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Wavetek Rf Products, Inc. Government technical data includes 23 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-01-127-1920
Primary Part Number5070
Item NameAttenuator,variable
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerWavetek Rf Products, Inc
StatusACTIVE
Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency2.0 GIGAHERTZ
Coaxial Connector Series DesignationBNC
Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter0.164 INCHES IN
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity4 THREADED HOLE(S)
Impedance Rating in Ohms50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels-3.00 TO 3.00
Body StyleCOAXIAL TYPE
Adjustment Device Type and Quantity1 KNOB
Power Rating500.0 MILLIWATTS PEAK
Mounting Thread Quantity32 PER INCH
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Application DesignTRANSMISSION LINE
Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels0.4
Step Position Quantity7
Attenuation Variation MethodSTEPPED
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.20 AND 1.50
Terminal Type and Quantity2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE
Attenuation Per Step in Decibels10.0
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length1.547 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width1.547 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Frequency Range0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 2.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels+0.0 TO 70.0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5210-00-221-2072 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gage,drill Point
5935-00-913-75515070 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Lax Electronics, Inc. Dba Automatic Connector Div Automatic Connector
4920-00-957-68825070 INTERCHANGEABLE
Piston,focusing
Chicago Steel Tape Co Inc Berger Instruments Co Inc
4820-01-050-68535070 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,shuttle,hydraulic
Pneudraulics, Inc.
5310-01-059-008619AS388 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,hexagon
Oshkosh Defense Llc
5935-01-272-38725070 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,cable Breakout
Fluke Electronics Corp
5331-01-351-63923180988-03 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
5330-01-438-8330CW 7066-1/7066-2 ITEM 10 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Megator Corp
6625-01-530-25595170 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fluxmeter
Oeco, Llc Dba Pacific Scientific Oeco Div Fire Safety and Power Systems
4920-01-539-38145070 INTERCHANGEABLE
Recycling Screen,ai
Ccrco, Llc Dba C C R C O
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5070 PRIMARY Wavetek Rf Products, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5210-00-221-2072INTERCHANGEABLE
GAGE,DRILL POINT
5935-00-913-7551INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
5070
4920-00-957-6882INTERCHANGEABLE
PISTON,FOCUSING
5070
4820-01-050-6853INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,SHUTTLE,HYDRAULIC
5070
5310-01-059-0086INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
19AS388
5935-01-272-3872INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,CABLE BREAKOUT
5070
5331-01-351-6392INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
3180988-03
5330-01-438-8330INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
CW 7066-1/7066-2 ITEM 10
6625-01-530-2559INTERCHANGEABLE
FLUXMETER
5170
4920-01-539-3814INTERCHANGEABLE
RECYCLING SCREEN,AI
5070
7025-01-554-2858INTERCHANGEABLE
SUPPLEMENTARY KIT,COMPUTER
5895-01-600-7780INTERCHANGEABLE
COMMAND SYSTEM,TACTICAL
5070

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-01-127-1920?

NSN 5985-01-127-1920 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Wavetek Rf Products, Inc, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-01-127-1920?

NSN 5985-01-127-1920 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 5070 (Wavetek Rf Products, Inc).

What NSN replaces 5985-01-127-1920?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5985-01-127-1920: 5210-00-221-2072, 5935-00-913-7551, 4920-00-957-6882 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5070?

Key specifications for 5070: Overall Height: 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency: 2.0 GIGAHERTZ; Coaxial Connector Series Designation: BNC; Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter: 0.164 INCHES IN. 26 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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