5985-01-255-9616

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Federal Supply Group

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

Federal Supply Classification

National Stock Number

5985-01-255-9616

Item Name Code

00838

Assigment Date

05/30/1987 (39 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).

transmission line application design, 0.85 insertion loss at minimum attenuation in maximum decibels, coaxial type body style, 5.870 inches nominal overall height, 1.25 and 1.30 voltage standing wave ratio

Product Characteristics

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Application Design: transmission line
Body Style: coaxial type
Overall Height: 5.870 inches nominal
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.25 and 1.30
Insertion Loss At Minimum Attenuation In Maximum Decibels: 0.85
Attenuation Variation Method: stepped
Step Position Quantity: 2
Mounting Facility Type And Quantity: 3 terminal
Terminal Type And Quantity: 3 connector, receptacle

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FAQs

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What is the FSCG of the NSN 5985-01-255-9616?

The FSCG of the NSN 5985-01-255-9616 is 5985

Does the NSN 5985-01-255-9616 have a Schedule B code assigned?

Yes, the Schedule B code is 8529109000

Does NSN 5985-01-255-9616 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 5985-01-255-9616 contain precious materials?

Item does not contain precious metal.

Does NSN 5985-01-255-9616 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 5985-01-255-9616 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?

It was assigned 39 years ago, on Sat, May 30, 1987