The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-342-4066, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-342-4066 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.8 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| FSC Application Data | ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIP. |
| Frequency Range | 8.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 17.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 6 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.80 |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Power Rating | 30.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 6170SG-020A | 5/9 Secondary reference Crane Electronics, Inc. Dba Stc Microwave Systems Div Signal Technology Corporation |
| 1451645-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-342-4066 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-342-4066: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.8; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIP.. 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.