The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-166-3162, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-166-3162 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Frequency Sensitivity Attenuation in Decibels | 1.00 |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.20 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 16.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.50 TO 0.50 |
| Surface Treatment | GOLD BODY |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 12.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY BODY |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 05-125-A-16DB | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Smiths Interconnect Americas, Inc. |
NSN 5985-01-166-3162 is a Attenuator,fixed, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-166-3162: Overall Height: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Frequency Sensitivity Attenuation in Decibels: 1.00; Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE. 16 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 5985-01-166-3162 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.