The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-287-4317, 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 Keysight Technologies Inc. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-287-4317 |
| Primary Part Number | 08642-60962 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Keysight Technologies Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 ELECTRONIC, PROGRAMMABLE |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 70.0 |
| Segment Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.00 TO 10.00 AND +10.00 TO 20.00 AND +20.00 TO 30.00 AND +30.00 TO 40.00 AND +40.00 TO 50.00 AND +50.00 TO 60.00 AND +60.00 TO 70.00 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 10.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Step Position Quantity | 7 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 08642-60962 PRIMARY | Keysight Technologies Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 08642-60962 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP |
| 08642-60962 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Keysight Technologies, Inc. |
NSN 5985-01-287-4317 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Keysight Technologies Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-287-4317 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 08642-60962 (Keysight Technologies Inc).
Key specifications for 08642-60962: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 THREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: IRREGULAR; Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 ELECTRONIC, PROGRAMMABLE. 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.
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.