5985-00-081-0163

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Federal Supply Group

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

Federal Supply Classification

National Stock Number

5985-00-081-0163

Item Name Code

00838

Assigment Date

01/01/1963 (63 years ago)

A device for reducing the strength of an alternating current signal either continuously or in steps, without causing appreciable signal distortion, by maintaining substantially constant output and/or input impedance match. Continuously variable resistive devices must consist of at least two sections or one section with at least two rotating contacts. The item must have an overall attenuation rating. Includes tandem mounted variable resistors designed to function as an attenuator but whose terminals are not connected. See also resistor, vaiable (as modified).

1.250 inches nominal overall height, 1.812 inches nominal overall width, coaxial type body style, transmission line application design, 6.250 inches nominal overall length

Product Characteristics

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Application Design: transmission line
Body Style: coaxial type
Overall Length: 6.250 inches nominal
Overall Height: 1.250 inches nominal
Overall Width: 1.812 inches nominal
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.10 and 1.30 and 1.50
Coaxial Connector Series Designation: bnc
Power Rating: 3.0 watts average
Insertion Loss At Minimum Attenuation In Maximum Decibels: 0.7
Overall Attenuation Range In Decibels: +0.0 to 101.0
Attenuation Variation Method: stepped
Step Position Quantity: 9
Attenuation Per Step In Decibels: 1.0 and 2.0 and 3.0 and 5.0 and 10.0 and 20.0
Mounting Facility Type And Quantity: 2 connector
Frequency Range: 0.000 hertz minimum and 1.500 gigahertz maximum
Body Material: aluminum alloy
Adjustment Device Type And Quantity: 9 toggle
Impedance Rating In Ohms: 75.0 input-output
Terminal Type And Quantity: 2 connector, coaxial, female
Fsc Application Data: antennas,waveguides,and related equipment

Replaces National Stock Numbers

Below is a list of NSNs that have been officially superseded by this NSN:

NSN	Name	Date
5985-00-313-9064	No Name Available	04/01/2008
4935-00-799-3161	No Name Available	02/18/1966
5985-01-326-5940	No Name Available	09/01/1995

Related Parts

This NSN group includes multiple components designed to meet specific performance and operational standards. Each listing provides detailed specs, functionality data, and replacement compatibility information:

Part Number	Name
849-BNC	Variable Attenuator
849/BNC W/MOUNTING PLATE	Variable Attenuator
CN-1096/G	Variable Attenuator

FAQs

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What is the FSCG of the NSN 5985-00-081-0163?

The FSCG of the NSN 5985-00-081-0163 is 5985

Does the NSN 5985-00-081-0163 have a Schedule B code assigned?

Yes, the Schedule B code is 8529109000

Does NSN 5985-00-081-0163 require demilitarization?

Usml or ccl military items - demil required. Destroy item and components to prevent restoration or repair to a usable condition. (note 5).

Does NSN 5985-00-081-0163 contain precious materials?

Item does not contain precious metal.

Does NSN 5985-00-081-0163 contain hazardous materials?

Indicates there is no information in the hmirs. The nsn is in a fsc in table ii of fed std 313 and a msds may be required by the user. The requirement for a msds is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of item.

When the NSN 5985-00-081-0163 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?

It was assigned 63 years ago, on Tue, Jan 1, 1963