The Coupler,directional, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-275-5809, 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 Microwave Advance Component Technology Inc. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-275-5809 |
| Primary Part Number | CA2068-10D |
| Item Name | Coupler,directional |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Microwave Advance Component Technology Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT |
| Power Loss in Decibels | 0.7 AND 1.2 |
| Design Type | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| Precious Material | SILVER AND GOLD |
| Radio Frequency Rating | 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.4 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Unit Type | COAXIAL LINE |
| Precious Material and Location | INTERNAL SURFACES SILVER AND INTERNAL SURFACES GOLD |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| CA2068-10D PRIMARY | Microwave Advance Component Technology Inc (USA) |
| 655774-004 | Watkins Johnson Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| C2068-10 | 5/9 Secondary reference Microwave Advance Component Technology Inc |
| 655774-004 | 5/9 Secondary reference Watkins-Johnson Co |
NSN 5985-01-275-5809 is a Coupler,directional, manufactured by Microwave Advance Component Technology Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-275-5809 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: CA2068-10D (Microwave Advance Component Technology Inc), 655774-004 (Watkins Johnson Co).
Key specifications for CA2068-10D: Overall Height: 0.380 INCHES NOMINAL IN; FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT; Power Loss in Decibels: 0.7 AND 1.2; Design Type: UNIDIRECTIONAL. 7 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 5985-01-275-5809 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.