The Matrix,communication, cataloged under National Stock Number 5820-01-325-0167, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5820 (Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Astronics Test Systems Inc. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5820-01-325-0167 |
| Primary Part Number | 404443 |
| Item Name | Matrix,communication |
| FSC / FSG | 5820 / 58 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne |
| Manufacturer | Astronics Test Systems Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Radio Frequency Rating | 10.0 MEGAHERTZ |
| Supplementary Features | ANALOG BUS ALLOWS INTERNAL EXPANSION FOR CONFIGURATION OF MATRICES UP TO 4X25; SWITCHES SIGNALS UP TO 2 AMPS AND 250 V; PROVIDES A 4X5 TWO-WIRE MATRIX; RELAY CONTACTS ARE MONITORED TO PROVIDE USER SELECTABLE CONFIDENCE CHECKING; SHIELDS ARE PROVIDED ON EACH MODULE TO IMPROVE EMI PERFORMANCE AND FURTHER ISOLATE EACH MODULE FROM NEIGHBORING MODULES; QUICK-DISCONNECT SCREW TERMINAL FEATURES STRAIN RELIEF AND A CCOMMON GUARD BUS V |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 404443 PRIMARY | Astronics Test Systems Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1250-40 | 5/9 Secondary reference Astronics Test Systems Inc |
NSN 5820-01-325-0167 is a Matrix,communication, manufactured by Astronics Test Systems Inc, classified under FSC 5820, Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. Status: active.
NSN 5820-01-325-0167 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 404443 (Astronics Test Systems Inc).
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6750-01-427-0952, 3433-01-470-0088, 3439-01-505-2819. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 404443: Maximum Radio Frequency Rating: 10.0 MEGAHERTZ; Supplementary Features: ANALOG BUS ALLOWS INTERNAL EXPANSION FOR CONFIGURATION OF MATRICES UP TO 4X25; SWITCHES SIGNALS UP TO 2 AMPS AND 250 V; PROVIDES A 4X5 TWO-WIRE MATRIX; RELAY CONTACTS ARE MONITORED TO PROVIDE USER SELECTABLE CONFIDENCE CHECKING; SHIELDS ARE PROVIDED ON EACH MODULE TO IMPROVE EMI PERFORMANCE AND FURTHER ISOLATE EACH MODULE FROM NEIGHBORING MODULES; QUICK-DISCONNECT SCREW TERMINAL FEATURES STRAIN RELIEF AND A CCOMMON GUARD BUS V; End Item Identification: MARK IVB WEATHER SATELLITE STATION. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5820-01-325-0167 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.