The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-244-9162, 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 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-244-9162 |
| Primary Part Number | 8497K004-890 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.6 |
| Frequency Range | 26.500 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 90.0 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 10.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 100.0 WATTS PEAK |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 8497K004-890 PRIMARY | Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-244-9162 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-244-9162 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 8497K004-890 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP).
Key specifications for 8497K004-890: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.6; Frequency Range: 26.500 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 90.0; Attenuation Per Step in Decibels: 10.0. 6 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 5985-01-244-9162 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.