The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-166-8290, 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 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-166-8290 |
| Primary Part Number | 8496BOPT003-890 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 110.0 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 10.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Power Rating | 100.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 8496BOPT003-890 PRIMARY | Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-166-8290 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-166-8290 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 8496BOPT003-890 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP).
Key specifications for 8496BOPT003-890: Overall Height: 1.700 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: COAXIAL TYPE; Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 110.0. 7 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.
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.