The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-021-6451, 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 Meca Electronics Inc. Government technical data includes 23 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 5 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 7 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-021-6451 |
| Primary Part Number | 600-6-2 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Meca Electronics Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.500 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE |
| Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency | 1.5 GIGAHERTZ |
| Overall Diameter | 0.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.20 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Mounting Method | CONNECTOR |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 6.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.50 TO 0.50 |
| Surface Treatment | SILVER BODY |
| Precious Material and Location | BODY SURFACE SILVER |
| Connection Type Per Function | FEMALE OUTPUT AND MALE INPUT |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 150.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 1.5 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY BODY |
| Unpackaged Unit Weight | 1.500 OUNCES OZ |
| Power Rating | 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 2.0 KILOWATTS PEAK |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | BNC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 600-6-2 | Meca Electronics Inc (USA) |
| 10559849-5 | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA) |
| MDC1051-6 | Dal-Tech Devices, Inc. Dba Dal-Tech Devices Inc Div Dal-Tec Devices, Inc (USA) |
| 50SP6B | Alan Industries Inc (USA) |
| 2994574-5 | Meca Electronics Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 9217C0009-5 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 9217C0009-5 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 5985000216451 | 6/9 Informative reference only E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales |
NSN 5985-00-021-6451 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Meca Electronics Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-021-6451 has 5 manufacturer part numbers on file: 600-6-2 (Meca Electronics Inc), 10559849-5 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate), MDC1051-6 (Dal-Tech Devices, Inc. Dba Dal-Tech Devices Inc Div Dal-Tec Devices, Inc), 50SP6B (Alan Industries Inc), 2994574-5 (Meca Electronics Inc).
7 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5307-00-784-8863, 5985-00-877-2264, 1680-00-966-9920. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 600-6-2: FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.500 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE; Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency: 1.5 GIGAHERTZ. 23 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.
NSN 5985-00-021-6451 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.