The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-596-9564, 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 Spectrum Control, Inc.. Government technical data includes 13 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 | 5985-01-596-9564 |
| Primary Part Number | 23AH3 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Spectrum Control, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 23.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.15 AND 1.20 AND 1.25 AND 1.35 AND 1.40 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 3.0 |
| Precious Material and Location | CONDUCTOR SURFACE GOLD |
| Connection Type Per Function | MALE INPUT AND FEMALE OUTPUT |
| Operating Temp Range | -65.0 TO 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 4.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +4.0 TO 8.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +8.0 TO 12.4 GIGAHERTZ AND +12.4 TO 18.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +18.0 TO 23.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Power Rating | 250.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 23AH3 PRIMARY | Spectrum Control, Inc. (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-596-9564 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Spectrum Control, Inc., classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-596-9564 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 23AH3 (Spectrum Control, Inc.).
Key specifications for 23AH3: Frequency Range: 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 23.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE; Precious Material: GOLD; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.15 AND 1.20 AND 1.25 AND 1.35 AND 1.40. 13 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 5985-01-596-9564 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.