The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-696-4543, 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 Vishay Sprague, Inc. Dba Vishay Barry. Government technical data includes 12 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 | 5985-01-696-4543 |
| Primary Part Number | AA0500-50-1X |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Vishay Sprague, Inc. Dba Vishay Barry |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Hole/stud Quantity | 1 |
| Frequency Range | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 5.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON THREE SURFACES |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Mounting Method | FLANGE WITH MOUNTING HOLE |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 5.0 |
| Features Provided | ROHS DIRECTIVE COMPLIANCE |
| Surface Treatment | SILVER BODY |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 150.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Material | COPPER BODY |
| Power Rating | 50.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| AA0500-50-1X PRIMARY | Vishay Sprague, Inc. Dba Vishay Barry (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-696-4543 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Vishay Sprague, Inc. Dba Vishay Barry, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-696-4543 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: AA0500-50-1X (Vishay Sprague, Inc. Dba Vishay Barry).
Key specifications for AA0500-50-1X: Overall Height: 3.556 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Mounting Hole/stud Quantity: 1; Frequency Range: 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 5.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: RECTANGULAR TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON THREE SURFACES. 12 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.