The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-242-8785, 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 General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics. Government technical data includes 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-242-8785 |
| Primary Part Number | 1629 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 SOLDER STUD AND 3 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 5.0 |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.145 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| Frequency Range | 846.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 906.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 3.550 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -3.00 TO 3.00 |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 53.0 |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 3.374 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 ELECTRONIC, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Step Position Quantity | 10 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 1629 PRIMARY | General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics (USA) |
| C5000936-1 | Department of the Army Hq U S Army Electronics Research and Development Command (USA) |
| MA8438-S637 | Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions Inc. (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-242-8785 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-242-8785 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 1629 (General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics), C5000936-1 (Department of the Army Hq U S Army Electronics Research and Development Command), MA8438-S637 (Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions Inc.).
There are 12 known substitutes for 5985-01-242-8785: 5960-00-100-7146, 6645-00-162-2092, 4730-00-223-6410 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1629: Overall Width: 4.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Attenuation Variation Method: STEPPED; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 SOLDER STUD AND 3 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE; Attenuation Per Step in Decibels: 5.0. 19 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.