The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-701-2918, 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 Smiths Interconnect Americas, Inc. Dba Smiths Interconnect. Government technical data includes 5 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 | 5985-01-701-2918 |
| Primary Part Number | MTVA0400N05W3 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Smiths Interconnect Americas, Inc. Dba Smiths Interconnect |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 12.4 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency | 1.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 150.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Power Rating | 200.0 KILOWATTS 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 |
|---|---|
| MTVA0400N05W3 PRIMARY | Smiths Interconnect Americas, Inc. Dba Smiths Interconnect (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-701-2918 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Smiths Interconnect Americas, Inc. Dba Smiths Interconnect, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-701-2918 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: MTVA0400N05W3 (Smiths Interconnect Americas, Inc. Dba Smiths Interconnect).
Key specifications for MTVA0400N05W3: Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 0.016 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 12.4 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency: 1.0 GIGAHERTZ. 5 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.