The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-173-1835, 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 Caes Systems Llc. Government technical data includes 17 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-173-1835 |
| Primary Part Number | PCA10 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Caes Systems Llc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Frequency Sensitivity Attenuation in Decibels | 1.50 |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.25 AND 1.50 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Mounting Method | PRINTED CIRCUIT |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 10.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.50 TO 1.50 |
| Surface Treatment | SILVER AND NICKEL BODY |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 150.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 8.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +8.0 TO 12.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Material | ALUMINUM BODY |
| Power Rating | 1.5 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 SURFACE CONTACT |
| Type/model Designation | FA9996/3.2 |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2139203G002 | L3harris Technologies, Inc. (USA) |
| PCA10 PRIMARY | Caes Systems Llc (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-173-1835 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Caes Systems Llc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-173-1835 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 2139203G002 (L3harris Technologies, Inc.), PCA10 (Caes Systems Llc).
Key specifications for PCA10: Overall Height: 0.010 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Frequency Sensitivity Attenuation in Decibels: 1.50; Body Style: RECTANGULAR, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES. 17 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 5985-01-173-1835 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.