The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-268-4312, 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 Spectrum Control Inc Div Weinschel. Government technical data includes 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-268-4312 |
| Primary Part Number | C089-1973 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Spectrum Control Inc Div Weinschel |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | WPM |
| Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency | 40.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 2.5 |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 KNOB W/DIAL |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -1.50 TO 1.50 |
| Step Position Quantity | 9 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 40.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 90.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.60 AND 2.00 |
| Segment Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.00 TO 10.00 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 10.0 |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
NSN 5985-01-268-4312 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Spectrum Control Inc Div Weinschel, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-268-4312 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: C089-1973 (Spectrum Control Inc Div Weinschel), 9955 (Spectrum Control Inc Div Weinschel).
There are 9 known substitutes for 5985-01-268-4312: 5315-00-264-3099, 3439-00-426-0392, 5955-00-499-7335 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for C089-1973: Coaxial Connector Series Designation: WPM; Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency: 40.0 GIGAHERTZ; Body Style: COAXIAL TYPE; Overall Width: 3.270 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 20 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.