The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-463-3968, 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 Caes Systems Llc Div Missile Systems Division. Government technical data includes 8 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-463-3968 |
| Primary Part Number | G1BQ |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Caes Systems Llc Div Missile Systems Division |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 3.0 |
| Frequency Range | 5.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 2000.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Overall Diameter | 0.498 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.502 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +18.0 TO 31.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 2.20 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Application Design | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| G1BQ | Caes Systems Llc Div Missile Systems Division (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 588R667H01 | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
| G1BQ | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Watkins-Johnson Co |
NSN 5985-01-463-3968 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Caes Systems Llc Div Missile Systems Division, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-463-3968 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: G1BQ (Caes Systems Llc Div Missile Systems Division).
Key specifications for G1BQ: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 3.0; Overall Height: 0.385 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 5.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 2000.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Overall Diameter: 0.498 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.502 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 8 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 5985-01-463-3968 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.