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8494A — ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

8494A: ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE.

The ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include body_style: RECTANGULAR, TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE, power_rating: 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 100.0 WATTS PEAK, frequency_range: 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM, application_design: TRANSMISSION LINE, step_position_quantity: 11, end_item_identification: AN/GSS-35(V). This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5985-01-133-9825, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
8494A
NSN: 5985-01-133-9825
NIINs: 011339825, 011503660, 012039484
FSC: 5985 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment
CAGE: 1MY97 — AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. DIV AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES HEADQUARTERS (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
body_styleRECTANGULAR, TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE
power_rating1.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 100.0 WATTS PEAK
frequency_range0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
application_designTRANSMISSION LINE
step_position_quantity11
end_item_identificationAN/GSS-35(V)
terminal_type_and_quantity1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE
voltage_standing_wave_ratio1.50
attenuation_variation_methodSTEPPED
attenuation_per_step_in_decibels1.0
adjustment_device_type_and_quantity1 SOLENOID
coaxial_connector_series_designationSMA
NSN5985-01-133-9825
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE TITLE COMPONENT PN 8494A MFR ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE
KEY FEATURES
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BODY STYLE: RECTANGULAR, TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE
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ADJUSTMENT DEVICE TYPE AND QUANTITY: 1 SOLENOID
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OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS: +0.0 TO 11.0
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ATTENUATION PER STEP IN DECIBELS: 1.0
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ATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD: STEPPED
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APPLICATION DESIGN: TRANSMISSION LINE
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STEP POSITION QUANTITY: 11
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BODY STYLERECTANGULAR, TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE
ADJUSTMENT DEVICE TYPE AND QUANTITY1 SOLENOID
OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS+0.0 TO 11.0
ATTENUATION PER STEP IN DECIBELS1.0
ATTENUATION VARIATION METHODSTEPPED
APPLICATION DESIGNTRANSMISSION LINE
STEP POSITION QUANTITY11
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 1
HP8494AReference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusCancelled· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Terminal item — no further procurement; issued until stock is exhaustedDemilitarization required — critical (Q)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 8494A?
8494A is a ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE.
What parts can replace 8494A?
There is 1 known substitute for 8494A: HP8494A. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 8494A?
8494A is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5985-01-133-9825. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.