The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-616-2736, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-616-2736 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 3.5 |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 ELECTRONIC, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +2.2 TO 8.0 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 0.5 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Operating Temp Range | -65.0 TO 150.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 16 PIN |
| Step Position Quantity | 6 |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| HMC425LP3E | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Analog Devices, Inc. Div Corporate Headquarters |
| HMC425LP3E | 5/9 Secondary reference Hittite Microwave Llc |
NSN 5985-01-616-2736 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-616-2736: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 3.5; Overall Height: 0.122 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: IRREGULAR; Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 ELECTRONIC, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED. 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 5985-01-616-2736 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.