The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-368-5296, 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 Naval Sea Systems Command. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-368-5296 |
| Primary Part Number | 5829846 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.4 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 8.900 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 9.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.245 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.255 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SHAFT |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +10.0 TO 15.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.40 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -2.00 TO 2.00 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Shaft Length | 0.945 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.995 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 0.5 WATTS AVERAGE AND 5.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 5829846 PRIMARY | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| 1206778 | Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms (USA) |
| 6844-20C | Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1206778 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field |
| 5829846 | 5/9 Secondary reference Advanced Technical Materials, Inc. Dba a T M |
NSN 5985-01-368-5296 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-368-5296 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 5829846 (Naval Sea Systems Command), 1206778 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms), 6844-20C (Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 7690-01-529-9832. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5829846: Shaft Type: ROUND; Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.4; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 3.470 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 16 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 5985-01-368-5296 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.