Product Details | VARIABLE ATTENUATOR

5985-00-721-0184 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).

Part Alternates: 187320, 18-7320, 833666, 855-401683, 5985-00-721-0184, 00-721-0184, 5985007210184, 007210184, 855401683

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components | Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment

Supply Group (FSG) NSN Assign. NIIN
59 01 JAN 1963 00-721-0184

Cross Reference | NSN 5985-00-721-0184

Part Number Cage Code Manufacturer
18-7320 53110 VIASYS RESPIRATORY CARE INC. DBA BIOSYS HEALTHCARE
833666 10001 NAVAIR AND NAVSEA MANAGED ORIGINAL DESIGN ACTIVITY DWG NOT
833666 19203 PICATINNY ARSENAL
855-401683 53110 VIASYS RESPIRATORY CARE INC. DBA BIOSYS HEALTHCARE

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Technical Data | NSN 5985-00-721-0184

Characteristic Specifications
ATTENUATION PER STEP IN DECIBELS 20.0
OVERALL LENGTH 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL
OVERALL HEIGHT 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL
OVERALL WIDTH 1.687 INCHES NOMINAL
SPECIAL FEATURES SECTION QTY-1,TERMINAL QTY-2,TERMINAL STYLE-SOLDER LUG,IMPEDANCE RATING-10 MEGOHMS,MTG CONFIGURATION-ONE 3/8-32 NEF 2A THD BUSHING APPROX 3/8 IN. LG ON BOTTOM,TERMINAL LOCATION-TOP AND BOTTOM,STEP QTY-7,DECK QTY-1,ATTENUATION RANGE-0 TO INFINITY,OPEN STEP INCLUDED,LAST STEP STYLE-LINEAR,DETENT ACTION PROVIDED
MANUFACTURERS CODE 53110
DESIGN CONTROL REFERENCE 18-7320

Restrictions/Controls & Freight Information | NSN 5985-00-721-0184

Category Code Description
Shelf-Life Code:0Nondeteriorative
Hazardous Material Indicator CodePThere is no information in the HMIS; however, the NSN is in an FSC in Table II of Federal Standard 313 and an MSDS may be required by the user. The requirement for an MSDS is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of the product
Demilitarization Code:ANon-Munitions List Item/ Non-Strategic List Item - Demilitarization not required.
Controlled Inventory Item Code:UUNCLASSIFIED
Precious Metals Indicator Code:UPrecious metal type is unknown
Criticality Code:X The item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.
Category Code Description
NMF Description 061700 ELEC APPLIANCES/INSTRUMENTS NOI
Less than car load rating
Less than truck load rating J 100.2
Water commodity Code 658 unknown
Originating Activity Code XX
Air Dimension Code A Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 72 inches in any dimension.
Air Commodity H Signal Corps supplies and equipment, including radio equipment and supplies, communications equipment and supplies, electrical equipment and supplies, etc.
Air Special Handling Z No special handling required.
Special Handling Code 9 unknonwn
HAZMAT
Type of Cargo Z No special type of cargo code applicable

Management | NSN 5985-00-721-0184

Category Code Description
Cognizance Codes3BNavy-owned stocks of field level repairable DLA material
Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg
Source of SupplySMSDefense Logistics Agency
Enterprise Business Systems
AgencyDNDepartment of the Navy
Service OrganizationNU.S. Navy
Acquisition Advice CodesJNOT STOCKED, CENTRALLY PROCURED # (NON-STOCKED ITEMS) IMM/Service centrally managed but not stocked item. Procurement will be initiated only after receipt of a requisition.
Controlled Item CodeUUNCLASSIFIED
Shelf Life Code0Nondeteriorative
Purchasing QTY
UOM
1
EA : Each