Product Details | VARIABLE ATTENUATOR

5985-01-163-6679 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: 4437A, 5985-01-163-6679, 01-163-6679, 5985011636679, 011636679

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

Supply Group (FSG) NSN Assign. NIIN
59 06 OCT 1983 01-163-6679

Cross Reference | NSN 5985-01-163-6679

Part Number Cage Code Manufacturer
4437A 28480 HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY DBA HEWLETT-PACKARD CO. OR HP

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Technical Data | NSN 5985-01-163-6679

Characteristic Specifications
OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS 0.0 TO 119.9
MANUFACTURERS CODE 28480
DESIGN CONTROL REFERENCE 4437A

Restrictions/Controls & Freight Information | NSN 5985-01-163-6679

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:QStrategic List Item (SLI). Demilitarization not required. SLI are non-MLI(Munitions List Items) controlled by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and indicated on the Commerce Control List (CCL). Each CCL entry is preceded by a four-digit Export Control Commerce Control List Item (CCLI) – MUT to the point of scrap required outside the United States. Inside the United States, MUT is required when the DEMIL integrity code (IC) is “3” and MUT is not required when the DEMIL IC is “6.”
Controlled Inventory Item Code:UUNCLASSIFIED
Precious Metals Indicator Code:AItem does not contain precious metal
Criticality Code:X The item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.
Automatic Data Processing Equipment:0Represents items with no ADP components. NOTE: Codes 1 through 6 are only to be used when the item is Automatic Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) in its entirety and is limited to the type meeting only one of the definitions for codes 1 through 6. (See code 9)
Category Code Description
NMF Description 061700 ELEC APPLIANCES/INSTRUMENTS NOI
Less than car load rating J 100.2
Less than truck load rating W Rating Variable
Water commodity Code 658 unknown
Originating Activity Code SE San Antonio Air Logistics Center
Kelly AFB, TX 78241-5000
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 Z unknonwn
HAZMAT
Type of Cargo Z No special type of cargo code applicable

Management | NSN 5985-01-163-6679

Category Code Description
Cognizance Codes1HConsumable material assigned to NAVICP MECH for inventory management
Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg
Special Material IDTEGeneral purpose electronic test equipment
Source of SupplyN35Naval Inventory Control Point
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0788
AgencyDNDepartment of the Navy
Service OrganizationNU.S. Navy
ReparabilityDField Level Reparables
Acquisition Advice CodesVTERMINAL ITEM # Identifies items in stock, but future procurement is not authorized. Requisitions may continue to be submitted until stocks are exhausted. Preferred item National Stock Number is normally provided by application of the phrase: When Exhausted Use (NSN). Requisitions will be submitted in accordance with IMM/Service requisitioning procedures as applicable.
Controlled Item CodeUUNCLASSIFIED
Shelf Life Code0Nondeteriorative
Purchasing QTY
UOM
1
EA : Each