The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-221-6533, 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 General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 4 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-221-6533 |
| Primary Part Number | 3292-80-OPT02 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 2.0 |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Frequency Range | 2.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.500 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.3 TO 3.6 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 2.20 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.35 TO 0.35 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 5L.5177.001.93 | Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh Div Seps (DEU) |
| 3292-80-OPT02 PRIMARY | General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics (USA) |
| 5L5177-001-93 | Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh Div Seps (DEU) |
| 3292-80-OPT02 | Kontron Europe Gmbh (DEU) |
NSN 5985-01-221-6533 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-221-6533 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: 5L.5177.001.93 (Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh Div Seps), 3292-80-OPT02 (General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics), 5L5177-001-93 (Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh Div Seps), 3292-80-OPT02 (Kontron Europe Gmbh).
Key specifications for 3292-80-OPT02: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 2.0; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 2.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.500 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 10 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 5985-01-221-6533 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.