The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-298-3944, 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 Fluke Electronics Corp. Government technical data includes 9 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-298-3944 |
| Primary Part Number | 4108-14DB |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Fluke Electronics Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 14.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.45 AND 6.00 |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE |
| Power Rating | 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | BNC |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 4108-14DB PRIMARY | Fluke Electronics Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 12687A | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Ballantine Laboratories Inc |
| 4108-14DB | 5/9 Secondary reference Fluke Electronics Corp Pomona Electronics Div |
NSN 5985-01-298-3944 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Fluke Electronics Corp, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-298-3944 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 4108-14DB (Fluke Electronics Corp).
Key specifications for 4108-14DB: Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Body Style: COAXIAL TYPE; Overall Diameter: 0.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 14.0. 9 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.