CAES Mission Systems · Electronic Components
MD20K5
Switch, Waveguide
Part NumberMD20K5
ManufacturerCAES Mission Systems
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-00-476-4489 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,WAVEGUIDE
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
Terminal Type And Quantity1 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL AND 2 RECTANGULAR FLANGE
Insertion Loss In Decibels1.60 SINGLE
Actuator Operating MethodRELAY
Pole Quantity1
Rf Power Handling Capability40.0 WATTS PEAK SINGLE
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.30 SINGLE
Coupling Position Quantity2
Body StyleRECTANGULAR
Switch TypeNONTRANSFER
Surface TreatmentPAINT BODY OUTSIDE SURFACES
Flange Connecting Facility And Qua4 THREADED HOLE(S) AND 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Vendor Part NumbersG128-218-002
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 MD20K5 available?
We can source MD20K5 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 MD20K5 by CAES Mission Systems obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If MD20K5 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 MD20K5?
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 MD20K5?
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.