The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-159-5157, 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 Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 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 | 5985-01-159-5157 |
| Primary Part Number | 8341-100 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Hole/stud Quantity | 4 |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 1000.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 1.703 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.15 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 10.0 |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.196 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 3.234 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | ENAMEL BODY |
| Connection Type Per Function | FEMALE OUTPUT AND MALE INPUT |
| Operating Temp Range | -40.0 TO 45.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 1000.0 MEGAHERTZ |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Power Rating | 40.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| 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 |
NSN 5985-01-159-5157 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-159-5157 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 8341-100 (Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp), 6013-100 (Cdi Industries Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6680-01-546-9070. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8341-100: Overall Height: 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Hole/stud Quantity: 4; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 1000.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: RECTANGULAR, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES. 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.
NSN 5985-01-159-5157 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.