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5985-00-020-2990 (50CV100-849)

5985-00-020-2990 is equivalent to manufacture part number 50CV100-849. It is a variable attenuator and is classified under Federal Supply Class 5985 (5985 - Antennas and Waveguides), stocked for defense, aerospace, MRO, and industrial maintenance applications. This item is cataloged in the NATO supply system under 5985 - Antennas and Waveguides and is available through NSN-PARTS for U.S. government MRO, and commercial procurement.

NSN: 5985000202990
ALT NSN: 5985-00-020-2990
NIIN: 00-020-2990
NCB: 00
FSC: 5985
NSIN: 020-2990
MNF PART: 50CV100-849
DESC: ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE
ALT DESC: VARIABLE ATTENUATOR
MNF ALT's: 50CV100-849 | A4349A | AT | AT-104-F | AT21-12F | CN-764/U | VA112-6
OTHER ALT's: 104 F AT104F | 50CV100849 | A4349A | AT104F | AT2112F | CN764U | VA1126

SKU 50CV100-849

5985 - Categorized Part
5985 - Antennas and Waveguides

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Federal Supply Class · 5985 - ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
Part & Reference Numbers (7)
Part NumberCAGEManufacturerStatusRNCCRNVCDACRNAACRNFCRNSCRNJCSADCHCCMSDS
50CV100-84952750ALAN INDUSTRIES INCA526TX
A4349A12598RLC ELECTRONICS, INCA521TX3D
AT 104 F77948SINGER CO THEH595TXB
AT-104-F16665SINGER CO THE INSTRUMENTATION DIVH595TXB
AT21-12F12598RLC ELECTRONICS, INCA521TX1D
CN-764/U80058JOINT ELECTRONICS TYPE DESIGNATIONA32ETX
VA112-629971SMITHS INTERCONNECT AMERICAS, INC.A525TX1D
Item Characteristics (16)
CharacteristicRequirement / Reply
APPLICATION DESIGNTRANSMISSION LINE
OVERALL LENGTH8.875 INCHES NOMINAL
OVERALL DIAMETER4.500 INCHES NOMINAL
COAXIAL CONNECTOR SERIES DESIGNATIONN
POWER RATING1.0 WATTS AVERAGE
MOUNTING FACILITY SCREW THREAD SERIES DESIGNATORUNF
OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS+0.0 TO 60.0
ATTENUATION VARIATION METHODSTEPPED
STEP POSITION QUANTITY10
ATTENUATION PER STEP IN DECIBELS6.0
MOUNTING FACILITY TYPE AND QUANTITY1 THREADED BUSHING
FREQUENCY RANGE0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 400.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
OVERALL ATTENUATION ACCURACY IN DECIBELS-0.25 TO 0.25
MOUNTING THREAD QUANTITY32 PER INCH
MOUNTING FACILITY NOMINAL SCREW THREAD DIAMETER0.190 INCHES
IMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
Freight / Transportation
NMFCSubWCCTCCDescription
061700Z658ZELEC APPLIANCES/INSTRUMENTS NOI
Identification
Item Name Code (INC)00838
Primary INC (PINC)0000838
NIIN Assigned01-JAN-1963
Schedule B (Export)8529109000
Precious Metals Ind (PMIC)A
Criticality CodeX
DEMIL CodeD
DEMIL Integrity Code1
Hazardous Material Ind (HMIC)P
Item Indicator (II)4
RPD MRC3
FedMallY

If the NSN isn't available, are there substitutes or alternate part numbers for NSN 5985-00-020-2990?

NSN 5985-00-020-2990 is associated with the following manufacturer alternate part numbers: 50CV100-849, A4349A, AT, AT-104-F, AT21-12F, CN-764/U, VA112-6. Whether you need to buy, order, or get wholesale pricing on any of these part numbers, NSN-PARTS.COM accepts quote requests for pricing and availability, including obsolete and hard-to-find inventory.

FAQ

5985-00-020-2990

What National Stock Number (NSN) Category does this 5985-00-020-2990


NSN 5985-00-020-2990 belongs to Federal Supply Class 5985 which is 5985 - Antennas and Waveguides. This FSC is part of the federal supply catalog maintained by the U.S. Department of Defense and is used to standardize the procurement and cataloging of military and government components across all branches of the armed forces and federal agencies.

What traceability documentation is available for parts ordered through NSN-PARTS.COM?

Traceability is a core part of our sourcing process. Depending on the part and its supply chain origin, we can provide Certificates of Conformance (C of C), manufacturer packing slips, date codes, lot codes, and sourcing documentation that traces the item back through the distribution chain. For government and defense procurement, we understand that documentation requirements can be strict if your purchase order or contract specifies particular traceability requirements, include them in your RFQ and we will confirm our ability to meet them before order confirmation.

Does NSN 5985-00-020-2990 have an alternate part number?

Yes. NSN 5985-00-020-2990 is also referenced by manufacturer part number 50CV100849, where 50CV100849 is the original equipment manufacturer designation for this item. When sourcing this part, buyers may encounter either the NSN 5985-00-020-2990 or the MPN 50CV100849 depending on the procurement system or supplier being used. NSN-PARTS.COM accepts quote requests using either the NSN or the manufacturer part number. For a full list of alternate part numbers associated with this NSN, see below.

Which country originally cataloged this NSN, and what is its National Codification Bureau (NCB) code?

Every NSN includes a two-digit National Codification Bureau (NCB) code in positions 5 and 6 of the full 13-digit number. That code identifies which country originally cataloged the item through the NATO codification system. You can find the NCB code for this part listed in the product description above. Use the table below to identify the originating country and its NATO membership status.

For this NSN, the NCB code is 00, which means it was originally cataloged by USA (NATO). Use the table below for a full reference of all NCB codes and their associated countries.

Country NCB Code(s) Status
USA00 and 01NATO
Unassigned (USA)02 through 10n/a
West Germany / Germany11n/a
Belgium12NATO
France13NATO
Italy14NATO
Czechoslovakia / Czech Republic15NATO
Netherlands16NATO
South Africa17NATO
Brazil18Tier 1
Canada19Tier 2
Denmark20 and 21NATO
Greece22NATO
Iceland23NATO
Norway24NATO
Portugal25NATO
Turkey26NATO
Luxembourg27NATO
Argentina28Tier 2
Japan29Tier 1
Israel30Tier 2
Singapore31Tier 2
Spain32NATO
Malaysia33Tier 2
Thailand34Tier 1
Egypt35Tier 1
Republic of Korea36Tier 2
Estonia37NATO
Romania38NATO
Slovakia39NATO
Austria40Tier 2
Slovenia41NATO
Poland42NATO
United Nations-standard items43n/a
Indonesia44Tier 2
Philippines45Other
Lithuania46NATO
Fiji47Other
Tonga48Other
Bulgaria49NATO
Hungary50NATO
Chile51Tier 1
Croatia52NATO
North Macedonia53NATO
Latvia54NATO
Oman55Tier 1
Russian Federation56Other
Finland57NATO
Albania58NATO
Kuwait59Other
Ukraine60Tier 2
Belarus61Tier 2
Morocco62Tier 1
Sweden63NATO
Papua, New Guinea64Other
Australia65Tier 2
Afghanistan66Other
Georgia67Tier 1
Saudi Arabia69n/a
United Arab Emirates70Tier 1
India71Tier 2
Serbia72Tier 2
Pakistan73Other
Bosnia-Herzegovina74Tier 1
Brunei75Tier 1
Montenegro76NATO
Jordan77Tier 1
Peru78Tier 1
Colombia79Tier 2
Qatar80Tier 1
Algeria81Other
New Zealand82Tier 2
United Kingdom98 and 99NATO
What is your process for locating excess inventory for hard-to-find NSN parts?

When a part is not immediately available through standard distribution channels, our sourcing team conducts a multi-channel search that includes authorized distributor networks, government surplus and DLA excess inventory, independent broker networks, and manufacturer direct channels where applicable. Every potential source is evaluated for authenticity and traceability before we present it as a viable option. We do not source from unvetted or unknown suppliers, and we will never offer parts we cannot document. If we locate stock, we provide full sourcing details with your quote so your procurement and quality teams can make an informed decision before committing to an order.

Are parts sourced through NSN-PARTS.COM traceable back to the original manufacturer?

We make every effort to ensure full chain-of-custody traceability for every part we supply. Our preferred sourcing path is always manufacturer-direct or through authorized distribution channels, which provides the strongest traceability and the lowest counterfeit risk. When parts must be sourced through independent or excess channels; as is often the case for obsolete or long-discontinued components, we require sourcing documentation at every link in the chain and apply additional scrutiny to confirm authenticity. Parts that cannot be adequately documented are not offered for sale. If your program has specific traceability requirements such as QPL, QML, or QSLD compliance, please include those details in your RFQ so we can confirm sourcing eligibility upfront.

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Accreditations

Federal Supply Class: 5985 - ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT

Part & Reference Numbers
Part NumberCAGEManufacturerRNCCRNVC
50CV100-84952750ALAN INDUSTRIES INC52
A4349A12598RLC ELECTRONICS, INC52
AT 104 F77948SINGER CO THE59
AT-104-F16665SINGER CO THE INSTRUMENTATION DIV59
AT21-12F12598RLC ELECTRONICS, INC52
CN-764/U80058JOINT ELECTRONICS TYPE DESIGNATION32
VA112-629971SMITHS INTERCONNECT AMERICAS, INC.52
Technical Characteristics
APPLICATION DESIGNTRANSMISSION LINE
OVERALL LENGTH8.875 INCHES NOMINAL
OVERALL DIAMETER4.500 INCHES NOMINAL
COAXIAL CONNECTOR SERIES DESIGNATIONN
POWER RATING1.0 WATTS AVERAGE
MOUNTING FACILITY SCREW THREAD SERIES DESIGNATORUNF
OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS+0.0 TO 60.0
ATTENUATION VARIATION METHODSTEPPED
STEP POSITION QUANTITY10
ATTENUATION PER STEP IN DECIBELS6.0
MOUNTING FACILITY TYPE AND QUANTITY1 THREADED BUSHING
FREQUENCY RANGE0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 400.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
OVERALL ATTENUATION ACCURACY IN DECIBELS-0.25 TO 0.25
MOUNTING THREAD QUANTITY32 PER INCH
MOUNTING FACILITY NOMINAL SCREW THREAD DIAMETER0.190 INCHES
IMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
Freight & Shipping
NMFCWCCTCCDescription
061700658ZELEC APPLIANCES/INSTRUMENTS NOI