The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-655-3815, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-655-3815 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 4.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | WAVEGUIDE TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 2 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 1.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Application Design | WAVEGUIDE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Power Rating | 200.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Mounting Slot Width | 3.17 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 33-1001-3 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference EMC Technology & Florida Rf Labs- Corporate Headquaters |
NSN 5985-01-655-3815 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-655-3815: Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 3.81 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Frequency Range: 4.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: WAVEGUIDE TYPE. 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.