The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-277-0780, 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 Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits. Government technical data includes 14 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-277-0780 |
| Primary Part Number | PAS-1-13 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 4.7 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| FSC Application Data | ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT |
| Frequency Range | 5.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 450.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency | 12.0 MEGAHERTZ |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 ELECTRONIC, CURRENT CONTROLLED |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 65.0 |
| Segment Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.00 TO 35.00 AND +35.00 TO 40.00 AND +40.00 TO 50.00 AND +50.00 TO 60.00 AND +60.00 TO 65.00 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Application Design | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 8 PIN |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Step Position Quantity | 5 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| PAS-1-13 PRIMARY | Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 434373-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference L3harris Technologies, Inc. Dba Harris Corp Div Antenna Products |
NSN 5985-01-277-0780 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-277-0780 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: PAS-1-13 (Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits).
Key specifications for PAS-1-13: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 4.7; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 0.385 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.400 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT. 14 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 5985-01-277-0780 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.