CAES Mission Systems · Electronic Components
MD42S3D
Attenuator, Variable
Part NumberMD42S3D
ManufacturerCAES Mission Systems
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5985-01-068-9550 (NSN)
Federal Item NameATTENUATOR,VARIABLE
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas and Waveguides
Overall Height1.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Center To Center Distance Between2.230 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal Type And Quantity2 MALE COAXIAL CONNECTOR
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.50
Adjustment Device Type And Quantit1 LEVER
Scale LinearityLINEAR
Coaxial Connector Series DesignatiN OR BNC
Attenuation Variation MethodCONTINUOUS
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.164 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR
Frequency Range2.700 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 2.900 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Vendor Part Numbers822162-1
Cancelled NSN5985-01-145-4511 (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 MD42S3D available?
We can source MD42S3D 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 MD42S3D by CAES Mission Systems obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If MD42S3D 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 MD42S3D?
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 MD42S3D?
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.