The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-238-2358, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 21 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-238-2358 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.350 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.385 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Precious Material | GOLD OR SILVER |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.15 AND 1.20 AND 1.25 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Mounting Method | CONNECTOR |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 9.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.40 TO 0.40 |
| Specification/standard Data | 81349--3933/14 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE BODY |
| Precious Material and Location | TERMINAL GOLD OR TERMINAL SILVER |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 4.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +4.0 TO 8.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +8.0 TO 12.4 GIGAHERTZ |
| 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.). |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BODY |
| Power Rating | 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-A-3933/14 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-DTL-3933/14 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| M3933/14-12N | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| M3933/14-12 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-238-2358 is a Attenuator,fixed, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-238-2358: Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE; Overall Diameter: 0.350 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.385 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Precious Material: GOLD OR SILVER. 21 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 5985-01-238-2358 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.