Spectrum Control · Electronic Components
3M-6
Attenuator, Fixed
Part Number3M-6
ManufacturerSpectrum Control
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-00-163-3798 (NSN)
Federal Item NameATTENUATOR,FIXED
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING BODY
Coaxial Connector Series DesignatiWPM
Output Impedance Rating In Ohms50.0
Frequency Range0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Input Impedance Rating In Ohms50.0
Overall Length1.200 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal Type And Quantity2 CONNECTOR
Body StyleROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Freque+4.0 TO 8.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +8.0 TO 12.4 GIGAHERTZ
Attenuation Accuracy In Decibels-0.30 TO 0.30
Connection Type Per FunctionFEMALE OUTPUT AND MALE INPUT
Vendor Part Numbers3M6, GA810BD2-6
Cancelled NSN5905-00-165-3289 (cancelled)
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 3M-6 available?
We can source 3M-6 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 3M-6 by Spectrum Control obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 3M-6 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 3M-6?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 3M-6?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.