The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-450-2904, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-450-2904 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.9 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 ELECTRONIC, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 4.080 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 15.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 AND 1.90 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.50 TO 0.80 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 100.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| G1-29-9073-001 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Astronics Dme Llc Dba Astronics Dme |
| G1-29-9073 | D/9 Drawing number reference only Astronics Dme Llc Dba Astronics Dme |
| 150-15 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-450-2904 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-450-2904: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.9; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 2.090 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM. 13 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 5985-01-450-2904 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.