The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-560-0508, 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 Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp. Government technical data includes 11 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-560-0508 |
| Primary Part Number | 10-A-MFB-06 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Frequency Sensitivity Attenuation in Decibels | 0.40 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 6.0 |
| Connection Type Per Function | FEMALE INPUT AND MALE INPUT |
| Operating Temp Range | -40.0 TO 40.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +1.0 TO 4.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Power Rating | 10.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | BNC |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 10-A-MFB-06 PRIMARY | Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-560-0508 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-560-0508 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 10-A-MFB-06 (Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp).
Key specifications for 10-A-MFB-06: Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Frequency Sensitivity Attenuation in Decibels: 0.40; Input Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0; Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels: 6.0. 11 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 5985-01-560-0508 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.