The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-559-3789, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-559-3789 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 20.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.50 TO 0.50 |
| Operating Temp Range | -25.0 TO 70.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 FERRULE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SC AND LC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ATN-A10-05 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Corning Cable Systems Llc |
NSN 5985-01-559-3789 is a Attenuator,fixed, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-559-3789: Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE; Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels: 20.0; Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels: -0.50 TO 0.50; Special Features: INSERTION LOSS AND REFLECTANCE STABLE FROM 1260-1360 NM AND 1430-1580 NM OVER ENTIRE WAVELENGTH; 5 DB SELECTED INSERTION LOSS; SPECIAL FIBER MINIMIZES THE MODAL INTERFERENCE DB. 6 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 5985-01-559-3789 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.