The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-220-2080, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-220-2080 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 3.0 |
| Bushing Length | 0.687 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 5 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Frequency Range | 50.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 70.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR, TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | THREE POSITION IN-LINE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 ELECTRONIC, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 20.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 2.50 |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.161 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.171 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -2.50 TO 2.50 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers | 6.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 6 WIRE LEAD |
| Power Rating | 100.0 MILLIWATTS PEAK |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | TPS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5526721 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Naval Sea Systems Command |
| 02000810 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 02000810 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-220-2080 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-220-2080: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 3.0; Bushing Length: 0.687 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 5 UNTHREADED HOLE(S). 18 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 5985-01-220-2080 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.