The Amplifier,radio Frequency, cataloged under National Stock Number 5996-01-677-7294, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5996 (Amplifiers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Macom Technology Solutions Inc. Government technical data includes 13 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5996-01-677-7294 |
| Primary Part Number | PA38S |
| Item Name | Amplifier,radio Frequency |
| FSC / FSG | 5996 / 59 — Amplifiers |
| Manufacturer | Macom Technology Solutions Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Circuit Construction Type | SOLID STATE |
| Inclosure Type | HERMETICALLY SEALED |
| Overall Diameter | 0.50 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Frequency Per Channel | 200.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM OUTPUT CHANNEL AND 2000.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM OUTPUT CHANNEL |
| Connection Type | WIRE LEAD TERMINALS BOTTOM |
| Connection Contact Type and Quantity | 4 PIN EXTERNAL |
| Basic Shape Style | CYLINDRICAL |
| Average Life Measurement | NOT RATED |
| Overall Gain | 8.0 DECIBELS |
| Precious Material and Location | LEAD FINISH GOLD |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 71.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Installation Design | MECHANICAL |
| External DC Operating Voltage in Volts | 15.0 NOMINAL SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| PA38S PRIMARY | Macom Technology Solutions Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 77A105973 | D/9 Drawing number reference only Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms |
| 77A105973P19 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms |
NSN 5996-01-677-7294 is a Amplifier,radio Frequency, manufactured by Macom Technology Solutions Inc, classified under FSC 5996, Amplifiers. Status: active.
NSN 5996-01-677-7294 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: PA38S (Macom Technology Solutions Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5996-01-677-7302. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for PA38S: Circuit Construction Type: SOLID STATE; Inclosure Type: HERMETICALLY SEALED; Overall Diameter: 0.50 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Per Channel: 200.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM OUTPUT CHANNEL AND 2000.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM OUTPUT CHANNEL. 13 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5996-01-677-7294 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.