The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-332-4591, 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 Merrimac Industries, 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-332-4591 |
| Primary Part Number | FAM-6-3K |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Merrimac Industries, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.20 AND 1.30 |
| Mounting Method | CONNECTOR |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 3.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.30 TO 0.30 |
| Connection Type Per Function | MALE INPUT AND FEMALE OUTPUT |
| Operating Temp Range | -54.0 TO 95.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 4.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +4.0 TO 12.4 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Power Rating | 0.5 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| FAM-6-3K PRIMARY | Merrimac Industries, Inc (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-332-4591 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Merrimac Industries, Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-332-4591 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: FAM-6-3K (Merrimac Industries, Inc).
Key specifications for FAM-6-3K: Overall Height: 0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; FSC Application Data: COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: RECTANGULAR, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES. 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 5985-01-332-4591 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.