The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-497-6697, 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 Microwave Development Company Inc Dba Microwave Development Company Inc. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-497-6697 |
| Primary Part Number | G709913-3 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Microwave Development Company Inc Dba Microwave Development Company Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Waveguide Flange Type | COVER |
| Frequency Range | 43.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 45.500 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Inside Width | 0.2225 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.2255 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.20 |
| Waveguide Flange Designation | UG383/U |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 8.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +43.5 TO 45.5 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | WAVEGUIDE |
| Material | COPPER BODY |
| Unpackaged Unit Weight | 2.000 OUNCES OZ |
| Inside Height | 0.1105 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.1135 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Rating | 0.5 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 FLANGE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| G709913-3 PRIMARY | Microwave Development Company Inc Dba Microwave Development Company Inc (USA) |
| G709913-3 | Raytheon Co Equipment Div Hq (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| G709913 | D/9 Drawing number reference only Raytheon Company Div Corp |
| G709913-3 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Raytheon Company Div Corp |
| G709913-3 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co |
NSN 5985-01-497-6697 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Microwave Development Company Inc Dba Microwave Development Company Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-497-6697 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: G709913-3 (Microwave Development Company Inc Dba Microwave Development Company Inc), G709913-3 (Raytheon Co Equipment Div Hq).
Key specifications for G709913-3: Waveguide Flange Type: COVER; Overall Height: 0.975 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 43.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 45.500 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Inside Width: 0.2225 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.2255 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 14 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 5985-01-497-6697 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.