The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-659-4285, 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 Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits. Government technical data includes 9 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 | 5985-01-659-4285 |
| Primary Part Number | BW-40N100W+ |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 0.5 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.20 |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 40.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -1.6 TO 1.6 |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 100.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF |
| Power Rating | 100.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | N |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| BW-40N100W+ PRIMARY | Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-659-4285 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-659-4285 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: BW-40N100W+ (Scientific Components Corp Dba Mini-Circuits).
Key specifications for BW-40N100W+: Overall Height: 3.46 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 0.5 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: RECTANGULAR, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.20. 9 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.