The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-699-7238, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-699-7238 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Operating Temp Range | +0.0 TO 54.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Power Rating | 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 200.0 WATTS PEAK |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| AC9010-60-32 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-699-7238 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-699-7238: Special Features: NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 50 0 TO 60 DB IN 10 DB STEPS. HIGH RELIABILITY 50 OHM SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS REQUIRING EXTRA-SMALL COMPONENTS FOR THE PRECISION CONTROL OF SIGNAL LEVELS. INCREMENTAL PHASE SHIFT: 0.5 PER DB PER GHZ. REPEATABILITY: BETTER THAN 0.05 DB ACROSS FREQUENCY BAND FOR SWITCH LIFE. FREQUENCY RANGE DC-4.0 GHZ (AC). POWER RATING: 2 WATTS AVERAGE TO 25 DEGREES CELCIUS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, DERATED LINEARLY TO 1 WATT AT 54 DEGREES CELCIUS 200 WATTS GHz; Operating Temp Range: +0.0 TO 54.0 CELSIUS DEGC; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: VARIABLE ATTENUATORS; Power Rating: 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 200.0 WATTS PEAK. 3 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.