The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-433-0378, 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 General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-433-0378 |
| Primary Part Number | 3496-64 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 2.7 |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Frequency Range | 6.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 ELECTRONIC, PROGRAMMABLE |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 2.720 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 64.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.80 |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 1.400 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 1 CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 3496-64 PRIMARY | General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| G1-22-9022 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Astronics Dme Llc Dba Astronics Dme |
NSN 5985-01-433-0378 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-433-0378 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 3496-64 (General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics).
Key specifications for 3496-64: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 2.7; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 0.790 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.850 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Frequency Range: 6.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 15 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 5985-01-433-0378 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.