The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-159-5283, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-159-5283 |
| 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 |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.360 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.35 |
| Mounting Method | CONNECTOR |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 10.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 18.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 309470-001 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-159-5283 is a Attenuator,fixed, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-159-5283: Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE; Overall Diameter: 0.360 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.35. 8 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 5985-01-159-5283 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.