The Coupler,directional, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-216-8231, 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 Microwave Advance Component Technology Inc. Government technical data includes 4 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-216-8231 |
| Primary Part Number | CA2356-30A |
| Item Name | Coupler,directional |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Microwave Advance Component Technology Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Power Loss in Decibels | 0.2 |
| Design Type | BIDIRECTIONAL |
| Radio Frequency Rating | 5.0 GIGAHERTZ NOMINAL AND 11.0 GIGAHERTZ NOMINAL |
| Unit Type | COAXIAL LINE AND WAVEGUIDE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| CA2356-30A PRIMARY | Microwave Advance Component Technology Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1356AS1198 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier |
| C2356-30A | 5/9 Secondary reference Microwave Advance Component Technology Inc |
NSN 5985-01-216-8231 is a Coupler,directional, manufactured by Microwave Advance Component Technology Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-216-8231 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: CA2356-30A (Microwave Advance Component Technology Inc).
Key specifications for CA2356-30A: Overall Height: 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Power Loss in Decibels: 0.2; Design Type: BIDIRECTIONAL; Radio Frequency Rating: 5.0 GIGAHERTZ NOMINAL AND 11.0 GIGAHERTZ NOMINAL. 4 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 5985-01-216-8231 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.