The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-580-2024, 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 Nvision Industries, Inc. Dba Weinschel Associates Div Weinschel Associates. Government technical data includes 10 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-580-2024 |
| Primary Part Number | WA17-20 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Nvision Industries, Inc. Dba Weinschel Associates Div Weinschel Associates |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 0.001 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE |
| Overall Diameter | 21.1 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.10 AND 1.20 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 20.0 |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY AND STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BODY |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5985-01-580-2024 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Nvision Industries, Inc. Dba Weinschel Associates Div Weinschel Associates, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-580-2024 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: WA17-20 (Equipements Scientifiques), WA17-20 (Nvision Industries, Inc. Dba Weinschel Associates Div Weinschel Associates).
Key specifications for WA17-20: Frequency Range: 0.001 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE; Overall Diameter: 21.1 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.10 AND 1.20. 10 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.
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.