The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-173-9089, 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 Dal-Tech Devices, Inc. Dba Dal-Tech Devices Inc Div Dal-Tec Devices, Inc. Government technical data includes 24 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-173-9089 |
| Primary Part Number | MDC89218A-6 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Dal-Tech Devices, Inc. Dba Dal-Tech Devices Inc Div Dal-Tec Devices, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 15.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Frequency Sensitivity Attenuation in Decibels | 0.80 |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE |
| Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency | 15.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Overall Diameter | 0.610 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Precious Material | GOLD AND SILVER |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.25 AND 1.30 AND 1.35 AND 1.40 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Mounting Method | CONNECTOR |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 6.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.80 TO 0.80 |
| Surface Treatment | NICKEL BODY |
| Precious Material and Location | CONTACT SURFACE GOLD AND CONTACT SURFACE SILVER |
| Connection Type Per Function | FEMALE OUTPUT AND MALE INPUT |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 4.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +4.0 TO 8.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +9.0 TO 12.4 GIGAHERTZ AND +12.4 TO 15.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY BODY |
| Unpackaged Unit Weight | 4.000 OUNCES OZ |
| Power Rating | 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 500.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | TNC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| MDC89218A-6 | Dal-Tech Devices, Inc. Dba Dal-Tech Devices Inc Div Dal-Tec Devices, Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5054269-2 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Signals Warfare Project Manager |
| 18T-6 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-173-9089 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Dal-Tech Devices, Inc. Dba Dal-Tech Devices Inc Div Dal-Tec Devices, Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-173-9089 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: MDC89218A-6 (Dal-Tech Devices, Inc. Dba Dal-Tech Devices Inc Div Dal-Tec Devices, Inc).
Key specifications for MDC89218A-6: FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 15.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Frequency Sensitivity Attenuation in Decibels: 0.80; Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE. 24 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 5985-01-173-9089 has DEMIL Code B. 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.