The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-220-2079, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-220-2079 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SHAFT |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 10.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 40 PER INCH |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.112 INCHES IN |
| Operating Temp Range | +0.0 TO 55.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Step Position Quantity | 5 |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 08683-60002 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP |
| 08683-60002 | 5/1 Secondary reference Keysight Technologies Inc |
| DMS 92013B | 5/9 Secondary reference Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) |
| 08683-60002 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Agilent Technologies Inc. Div Agilent Solution Support |
| 08683-60002 | 5/9 Secondary reference Keysight Technologies, Inc. |
NSN 5985-01-220-2079 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-220-2079: Shaft Type: ROUND; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 THREADED HOLE(S); Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 SHAFT. 15 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.