The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-221-0829, 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 Mec. Government technical data includes 11 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-221-0829 |
| Primary Part Number | 203585 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Teledyne Mec |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Frequency Range | 8.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 16.250 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | TWO POSITION IN-LINE |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.088 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.098 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers | 0.480 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 0.480 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5985-01-221-0829 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Teledyne Mec, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-221-0829 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: CMCE0079 (Custom Microwave Components, Inc Dba Custom Microwave Components Inc), 203585 (Teledyne Mec), SM31007 (Sierra Microwave Technology, Llc).
Key specifications for 203585: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 0.450 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 8.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 16.250 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: IRREGULAR. 11 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 5985-01-221-0829 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.