Attenuator, Variable5985-01-679-8783

NSN 5985-01-679-8783 · NIIN 016798783

FSC 5985 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment · FSG 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

Government record, cited

Also searched as 5985-01-679-8783 · 5985016798783 · NIIN 016798783 · 01-679-8783 · FSC 5985 Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment

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Features

Attenuator,variable — FSC 5985
Body Style: RECTANGULAR, TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE
Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 ELECTRONIC, PROGRAMMABLE
Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: -15.0 TO 31.0
Attenuation Variation Method: STEPPED
Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE

Identification

NSN: 5985-01-679-8783
NIIN: 016798783
FSC: 5985 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

General Description

The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-679-8783, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
NSN	5985-01-679-8783
Item Name	Attenuator,variable
FSC / FSG	5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment
Status	ACTIVE
Body Style	RECTANGULAR, TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE
Adjustment Device Type and Quantity	1 ELECTRONIC, PROGRAMMABLE
Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels	-15.0 TO 31.0
Attenuation Variation Method	STEPPED
Terminal Type and Quantity	2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE

Lifecycle & Compliance

Acquisition Status	ACTIVE
DEMIL Code	DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard	Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code	X

Cross-Reference Index

No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.

Reference documents

Reference	Meaning
8312-31-F	3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity

No interchangeability data on file.

Other items in FSC 5985 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment

Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.

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WAVEGUIDE ASSEMBLY

5985-00-001-1869

WAVEGUIDE ASSEMBLY

5985-00-001-1870

WAVEGUIDE ASSEMBLY

5985-00-001-1871

WAVEGUIDE ASSEMBLY

5985-00-001-1874

WAVEGUIDE ASSEMBLY

5985-00-001-1875

ADAPTER,WAVEGUIDE

5985-00-001-1876

WAVEGUIDE ASSEMBLY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-01-679-8783?

NSN 5985-01-679-8783 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.

What are the specifications of 5985-01-679-8783?

Key specifications for 5985-01-679-8783: Body Style: RECTANGULAR, TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE; Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 ELECTRONIC, PROGRAMMABLE; Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: -15.0 TO 31.0; Attenuation Variation Method: STEPPED. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.

Is NSN 5985-01-679-8783 hazardous material?

Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.

Sources

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.

✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.

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