General Instrument Corporation · Electronic Components
DC-8B
Coupler, Directional
Part NumberDC-8B
ManufacturerGeneral Instrument Corporation
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-01-083-0641 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCOUPLER,DIRECTIONAL
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
Overall Width1.720 INCHES NOMINAL
Design TypeBIDIRECTIONAL
Unit TypeCOAXIAL LINE
Usage DesignMAIN LINE AND SECONDARY LINE TERMINAL FITTING
Power Loss In Decibels8.0
Radio Frequency Rating5.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 300.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
FSC Application DataANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
Overall Length2.680 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Height0.700 INCHES NOMINAL
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 DC-8B available?
We can source DC-8B 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 DC-8B by General Instrument Corporation obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If DC-8B 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 DC-8B?
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 DC-8B?
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.