The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-653-1510, 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11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-653-1510 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.6 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Frequency Range | 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 KNOB |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 3.63 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| PE8245 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Vls It Consulting, Inc. |
NSN 5985-01-653-1510 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-653-1510: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.6; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 1.0 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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.
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.