The Coupler,directional, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-460-3486, 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 Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits. Government technical data includes 2 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-01-460-3486 |
| Primary Part Number | PDC-10-21-6 |
| Item Name | Coupler,directional |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Power Loss in Decibels | 2.0 |
| Design Type | BIDIRECTIONAL OR UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| PDC-10-21-6 | Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 153-262 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
| 153-262-0006 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-460-3486 is a Coupler,directional, manufactured by Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-460-3486 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: PDC-10-21-6 (Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5985-01-460-3490. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for PDC-10-21-6: Power Loss in Decibels: 2.0; Design Type: BIDIRECTIONAL OR UNIDIRECTIONAL; Special Features: DIRECTIONAL COUPLERS;FREQ. RANGE 1-1000 MHZ;DIRECTIVITY DB MIN. 20;MAX. VSWR INPUT/OUTPUT 1.5;POWER INPUT WATTS MAX. 1.0;COUPLING DB 10.5-11.5 NOM.;DEVIATION +/- 0.75;WEIGHT 5.2 GRAMS MHz; End Item Identification: JOINT STARS RD, CAGE 15542. 2 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 5985-01-460-3486 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.