The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-357-5591, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-357-5591 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.280 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.10 AND 1.15 AND 1.20 AND 1.25 AND 1.35 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Mounting Method | CONNECTOR |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 6.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.30 TO 0.30 |
| Surface Treatment | CHROMATE BODY |
| Connection Type Per Function | FEMALE INPUT AND MALE OUTPUT |
| Operating Temp Range | -54.0 TO 90.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 2.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +2.0 TO 4.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +4.0 TO 8.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +8.0 TO 12.4 GIGAHERTZ AND +12.4 TO 18.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY BODY |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SF929-6200-6.0 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 308928-13 | 5/9 Secondary reference Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Div Es Defensive Systems Division |
| 2082-4304-12 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 308928-13 | 5/9 Secondary reference General Instrument Corp Dalmo Victor Div |
| 2082-4304-12 | 5/9 Secondary reference M/a-Com Inc |
NSN 5985-01-357-5591 is a Attenuator,fixed, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-357-5591: Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE; Overall Diameter: 0.280 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.10 AND 1.15 AND 1.20 AND 1.25 AND 1.35. 17 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.