The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-179-7979, 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 Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-179-7979 |
| Primary Part Number | CS38S14 |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Switching Time | 20.0 MILLISECONDS MS |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 24.0 MINIMUM AND 30.0 MAXIMUM |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | FAIL-SAFE |
| Connector End Design | FEMALE |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 4 |
| Switch Type | TRANSFER |
| Operating Temp Range | -54.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 6.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIRST FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Frequency Rating | 12.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM THIRD FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Frequency Rating | 0.1 GIGAHERTZ NOMINAL EIGHTH FREQUENCY RF POWER HANDLING |
| Frequency Rating | 0.5 GIGAHERTZ NOMINAL SEVENTH FREQUENCY RF POWER HANDLING |
| Frequency Rating | 18.0 GIGAHERTZ NOMINAL FIRST FREQUENCY RF POWER HANDLING |
| Frequency Rating | 2.0 GIGAHERTZ NOMINAL FIFTH FREQUENCY RF POWER HANDLING |
| Frequency Rating | 6.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SECOND FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Frequency Rating | 8.0 GIGAHERTZ NOMINAL THIRD FREQUENCY RF POWER HANDLING |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 WIRE HOOK |
| Switch Operation Sequence | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 3522 500 29651 | Thales Nederland (NLD) |
| CS38S14 PRIMARY | Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions (USA) |
| 545-5308 | Dow-Key Microwave Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 445-5308 | 5/9 Secondary reference Dow-Key Microwave Llc |
NSN 5985-01-179-7979 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, manufactured by Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-179-7979 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 3522 500 29651 (Thales Nederland), CS38S14 (Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions), 545-5308 (Dow-Key Microwave Llc).
Key specifications for CS38S14: Switching Time: 20.0 MILLISECONDS MS; Overall Height: 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: RECTANGULAR; Actuator Voltage in Volts: 24.0 MINIMUM AND 30.0 MAXIMUM. 19 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.