5985-01-010-3738

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Federal Supply Group

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

Federal Supply Classification

National Stock Number

5985-01-010-3738

Item Name Code

00838

Assigment Date

09/28/1975 (50 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).

3.950 inches nominal overall length, transmission line application design, 3.000 inches nominal overall width, coaxial type body style, 2.000 inches maximum overall height

Product Characteristics

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Application Design: transmission line
Body Style: coaxial type
Overall Length: 3.950 inches nominal
Overall Height: 2.000 inches maximum
Overall Width: 3.000 inches nominal
Scale Linearity: nonlinear
Coaxial Connector Series Designation: n
Overall Attenuation Range In Decibels: +0.0 to 10.0
Attenuation Variation Method: continuous
Overall Attenuation Accuracy In Decibels: -0.50 to 0.50
Adjustment Device Type And Quantity: 1 knob
Impedance Rating In Ohms: 50.0 input-output
Terminal Type And Quantity: 2 connector, coaxial, female
Fsc Application Data: test station,jammer,countermeasures

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:

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403737-3	Variable Attenuator
6684-10H	Variable Attenuator

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What is the FSCG of the NSN 5985-01-010-3738?

The FSCG of the NSN 5985-01-010-3738 is 5985

Does the NSN 5985-01-010-3738 have a Schedule B code assigned?

Yes, the Schedule B code is 8529109000

Does NSN 5985-01-010-3738 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 5985-01-010-3738 contain precious materials?

Item does not contain precious metal.

Does NSN 5985-01-010-3738 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 5985-01-010-3738 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?

It was assigned 50 years ago, on Sun, Sep 28, 1975