MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
MDC1042M-C
TERM, 50 OHM, WITH CHAIN
Part NumberMDC1042M-C
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityIn stock — ships fast
Specifications
NSN5985-01-310-8406 (NSN)
Federal Item NameDUMMY LOAD,ELECTRICAL
Overall Length0.980 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Diameter0.800 INCHES NOMINAL
Special FeaturesINCLUDES BEAD CHAIM
Power Rating1.000 KILOWATTS PEAK AND 2.000 WATTS AVERAGE
Frequency Range Rating+0.000 TO 18.000 GIGAHERTZ
Connector End DesignMALE
Style DesignatorCOAXIAL MOUNTED
Cooling MethodSELF-COOLED
FSC Application DataANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.10 AND 1.15
Federal Supply Class5985 — Antennas, Waveguides, And Related Equipment
Impedance Rating In Ohms50.0 NOMINAL
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Freque+0.000 TO 8.000 GIGAHERTZ AND +8.000 TO 18.000 GIGAHERTZ
Termination TypeCONNECTION COAXIAL
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 MDC1042M-C in stock?
Yes — MDC1042M-C is in our stock database. Request a quote for current pricing and lead time.
Is MDC1042M-C by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If MDC1042M-C 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 MDC1042M-C?
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 MDC1042M-C?
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.