Smiths Interconnect Americas · Electronic Components
8540
Dummy Load, Electrical
Part Number8540
ManufacturerSmiths Interconnect Americas
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-01-444-6793 (NSN)
Federal Item NameDUMMY LOAD,ELECTRICAL
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
Frequency Range Rating+0.000 TO 18.000 GIGAHERTZ
Overall Height0.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Width0.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Length0.315 INCHES NOMINAL
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.09 AND 1.30
Power Rating1.000 WATTS AVERAGE
Body Diameter0.215 INCHES NOMINAL
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
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 8540 available?
We can source 8540 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 8540 by Smiths Interconnect Americas obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 8540 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 8540?
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 8540?
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.