The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-484-6694, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-01-484-6694 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.5 |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Mounting Thread Tolerance Class | 2B INTERNAL |
| Frequency Range | 8.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 0.870 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.880 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 20.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.60 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -2.50 TO 2.50 |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 56 PER INCH |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.086 INCHES IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 1.620 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.630 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 10.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 24833 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-484-6694 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5120-01-514-2230. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-01-484-6694: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.5; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 THREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 2.150 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.350 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Mounting Thread Tolerance Class: 2B INTERNAL. 18 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 5985-01-484-6694 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.