The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-316-3072, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-316-3072 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.4 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 26.500 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.80 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8497K-C02 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Keysight Technologies, Inc. |
| 8497KOPTC02 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP |
| 8497K-C02 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Keysight Technologies Inc |
NSN 5985-01-316-3072 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-316-3072: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.4; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Frequency Range: 26.500 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.80. 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.
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.