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MA8438-S548 — SWITCH,RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISS

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MA8438-S548: SWITCH,RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISS.

SWITCH,RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISS. Key specifications include body_style: IRREGULAR, overall_width: 1.430 INCHES NOMINAL IN, overall_height: 0.430 INCHES NOMINAL IN, overall_length: 1.700 INCHES NOMINAL IN, switching_time: 2.0 MICROSECONDS US, actuator_voltage_in_volts: 2.0 MINIMUM. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5985-01-160-2941, 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
MA8438-S548
NSN: 5985-01-160-2941
FSC: 5985 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment
CAGE: 96341 — COBHAM ADVANCED ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS INC. (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
body_styleIRREGULAR
overall_width1.430 INCHES NOMINAL IN
pole_quantity1
overall_height0.430 INCHES NOMINAL IN
overall_length1.700 INCHES NOMINAL IN
switching_time2.0 MICROSECONDS US
throw_quantity3
actuator_voltage_in_volts2.0 MINIMUM
coupling_position_quantity4
terminal_type_and_quantity7 PIN AND 4 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL
coaxial_connector_series_designationSMA
NSN5985-01-160-2941
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available SWITCH,RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISS TITLE COMPONENT PN MA8438-S548 MFR SWITCH,RADIO FREQUENCY
KEY FEATURES
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SWITCHING TIME: 2.0 MICROSECONDS US
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BODY STYLE: IRREGULAR
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ACTUATOR VOLTAGE IN VOLTS: 2.0 MINIMUM
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POLE QUANTITY: 1
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COUPLING POSITION QUANTITY: 4
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SWITCHING TIME2.0 MICROSECONDS US
OVERALL HEIGHT0.430 INCHES NOMINAL IN
BODY STYLEIRREGULAR
ACTUATOR VOLTAGE IN VOLTS2.0 MINIMUM
POLE QUANTITY1
OVERALL LENGTH1.700 INCHES NOMINAL IN
OVERALL WIDTH1.430 INCHES NOMINAL IN
COUPLING POSITION QUANTITY4
TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY7 PIN AND 4 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL
COAXIAL CONNECTOR SERIES DESIGNATIONSMA
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 5985 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5985-00-001-1854 5985-00-001-1862 5985-00-001-1869 5985-00-001-1870 5985-00-001-1871 5985-00-001-1874 5985-00-001-1875 5985-00-001-1876
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 1
MT8132-95Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
No demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is MA8438-S548?
MA8438-S548 is a SWITCH,RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISS.
What parts can replace MA8438-S548?
There is 1 known substitute for MA8438-S548: MT8132-95. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for MA8438-S548?
MA8438-S548 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5985-01-160-2941. 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.