The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-246-4604, 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 Alan Industries Inc. Government technical data includes 15 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 | 5985-01-246-4604 |
| Primary Part Number | 50SDV109BNC |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Alan Industries Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.4 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 KNOB |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 109.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.30 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -2.00 TO 2.00 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 1.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 1.0 KILOWATTS PEAK |
| Step Position Quantity | 109 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | BNC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 50SDV109BNC PRIMARY | Alan Industries Inc (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-246-4604 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Alan Industries Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-246-4604 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 50SDV109BNC (Alan Industries Inc).
Key specifications for 50SDV109BNC: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.4; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 1.567 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 15 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.
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.