The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-408-9720, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-408-9720 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON THREE SURFACES |
| Precious Material | GOLD AND PLATINUM |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.90 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 15.0 |
| Surface Treatment | COPPER AND GOLD AND PLATINUM TERMINAL |
| Precious Material and Location | TERMINALS SURFACES GOLD AND TERMINALS SURFACES PLATINUM |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 12.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Material | BERYLLIUM COPPER (USE CUB000) TERMINAL |
| Power Rating | 0.5 WATTS AVERAGE AND 100.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 10134440 | 6/9 Informative reference only Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland |
| 8715215015 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Smiths Interconnect Americas, Inc. |
| H930022-015C | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
| TS9315T3S | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Smiths Interconnect Americas, Inc. |
NSN 5985-01-408-9720 is a Attenuator,fixed, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-408-9720: Overall Height: 0.372 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: RECTANGULAR TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON THREE SURFACES; Precious Material: GOLD AND PLATINUM. 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 5985-01-408-9720 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.