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MS16696-14Attenuator,fixed

Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5985-01-228-6968 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-01-228-6968 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-01-228-6968. Primary manufacturer part number: MS16696-14.
Features
  • Attenuator,fixed — FSC 5985
  • Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels: 30.0
  • Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels: -0.30 TO 0.30
  • Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.500 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-A-3933 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
  • Overall Diameter: 0.781 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Output Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0
  • Connection Type Per Function: MALE INPUT AND FEMALE OUTPUT
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-228-6968, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-01-228-6968
Primary Part NumberMS16696-14
Item NameAttenuator,fixed
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels30.0
Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels-0.30 TO 0.30
Frequency Range0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.500 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Test Data Document81349-MIL-A-3933 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Overall Diameter0.781 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Output Impedance Rating in Ohms50.0
Connection Type Per FunctionMALE INPUT AND FEMALE OUTPUT
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range+0.0 TO 1.5 GIGAHERTZ
Terminal Type and Quantity2 CONNECTOR
Input Impedance Rating in Ohms50.0
Mounting MethodCONNECTOR
Coaxial Connector Series DesignationN
Power Rating1.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 1.0 KILOWATTS PEAK
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.15
Body StyleROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE
Operating Temp Range-55.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Application DesignTRANSMISSION LINE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5985-00-045-5527 INTERCHANGEABLE
Attenuator,fixed
5985-00-928-1557 INTERCHANGEABLE
Attenuator,fixed
5985-00-947-8269 INTERCHANGEABLE
Attenuator,fixed
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MS16696-14 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M3933/6-10N Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
CN-40B/U Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
M3933/6-10 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS16695-25B Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-A-3933/6 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5985-00-045-5527INTERCHANGEABLE
ATTENUATOR,FIXED
5985-00-928-1557INTERCHANGEABLE
ATTENUATOR,FIXED
5985-00-947-8269INTERCHANGEABLE
ATTENUATOR,FIXED

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-01-228-6968?

NSN 5985-01-228-6968 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-01-228-6968?

NSN 5985-01-228-6968 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: MS16696-14 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M3933/6-10N (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), CN-40B/U (Joint Electronics Type Designation System), M3933/6-10 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MS16695-25B (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5985-01-228-6968?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5985-01-228-6968: 5985-00-045-5527, 5985-00-928-1557, 5985-00-947-8269. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MS16696-14?

Key specifications for MS16696-14: Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels: 30.0; Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels: -0.30 TO 0.30; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.500 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-A-3933 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).. 18 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5985-01-228-6968 still in active supply?

NSN 5985-01-228-6968 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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