The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-142-9598, 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 Dal-Tech Devices, Inc. Dba Dal-Tech Devices Inc Div Dal-Tec Devices, Inc. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-142-9598 |
| Primary Part Number | MDC8055B-3 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Dal-Tech Devices, Inc. Dba Dal-Tech Devices Inc Div Dal-Tec Devices, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES AND RELATED EQUIP. |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE |
| Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency | 12.4 GIGAHERTZ |
| Overall Diameter | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| 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 | 3.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.30 TO 0.30 |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE BODY |
| Precious Material and Location | FEMALE CONTACT SURFACES GOLD |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 4.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +4.0 TO 8.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +8.0 TO 12.4 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BODY |
| Unpackaged Unit Weight | 0.140 OUNCES OZ |
| Power Rating | 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 500.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | WPM |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MDC8055B-3 | Dal-Tech Devices, Inc. Dba Dal-Tech Devices Inc Div Dal-Tec Devices, Inc (USA) |
| 352250042867 | Thales Nederland (NLD) |
| 40070181 | Ministry of Defence, Future Aircraft Carrier Ipt (cvf Ipt) (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3T-3 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-142-9598 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Dal-Tech Devices, Inc. Dba Dal-Tech Devices Inc Div Dal-Tec Devices, Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-142-9598 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: MDC8055B-3 (Dal-Tech Devices, Inc. Dba Dal-Tech Devices Inc Div Dal-Tec Devices, Inc), 352250042867 (Thales Nederland), 40070181 (Ministry of Defence, Future Aircraft Carrier Ipt (cvf Ipt)).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5985-01-543-8369. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for MDC8055B-3: FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES AND RELATED EQUIP.; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE; Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency: 12.4 GIGAHERTZ. 22 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 5985-01-142-9598 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.