The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-280-3043, 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 Cinch Connectivity Solutions 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-280-3043 |
| Primary Part Number | 1092 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Cinch Connectivity Solutions Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 1.2 |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency | 18.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 2 KNOB |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 11.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 AND 1.60 AND 1.70 |
| Segment Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.00 TO 1.00 AND +1.00 TO 2.00 AND +2.00 TO 3.00 AND +3.00 TO 4.00 AND +4.00 TO 5.00 AND +5.00 TO 6.00 AND +6.00 TO 7.00 AND +7.00 TO 8.00 AND +8.00 TO 9.00 AND +9.00 TO 10.00 AND +10.00 TO 11.00 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 1.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 1.3 WATTS AVERAGE AND 200.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Step Position Quantity | 11 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | N |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1092 PRIMARY | Cinch Connectivity Solutions Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 7085 | 5/1 Secondary reference Cinch Connectivity Solutions Inc |
NSN 5985-01-280-3043 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Cinch Connectivity Solutions Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-280-3043 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 1092 (Cinch Connectivity Solutions Inc).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8145-01-563-9082, 5925-01-643-4905. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1092: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 1.2; Overall Height: 2.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: COAXIAL TYPE. 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.
NSN 5985-01-280-3043 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.