The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-382-3363, 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 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-382-3363 |
| Primary Part Number | 5616777-12 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 1.5 |
| Bushing Length | 0.600 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 TERMINAL |
| Frequency Range | 55.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 65.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR, TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 20.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.30 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Precious Material and Location | EXTERIOR CASE SURFACES GOLD |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 0.470 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 4 PIN |
| Power Rating | 0.2 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 5616777-12 PRIMARY | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| ARS-1/66107 | Merrimac Industries, Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5616777-12 | 5/9 Secondary reference Caes Systems Llc |
NSN 5985-01-382-3363 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-382-3363 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 5616777-12 (Naval Sea Systems Command), ARS-1/66107 (Merrimac Industries, Inc).
Key specifications for 5616777-12: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 1.5; Bushing Length: 0.600 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 TERMINAL. 18 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 5985-01-382-3363 has DEMIL Code B. 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.