The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-041-8401, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Merrimac Industries, Inc. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-041-8401 |
| Primary Part Number | AUM15H17012 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Merrimac Industries, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.5 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 7.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 11.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 15.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.50 TO 0.50 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Operating Temp Range | -18.0 TO 71.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 581697-1 | Raytheon Company (USA) |
| 581697-1 | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA) |
| AUM15H17012 PRIMARY | Merrimac Industries, Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 581697-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Raytheon Company Div Corp |
NSN 5985-01-041-8401 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Merrimac Industries, Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-041-8401 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 581697-1 (Raytheon Company), 581697-1 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co), AUM15H17012 (Merrimac Industries, Inc).
Key specifications for AUM15H17012: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.5; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 7.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 11.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 14 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 5985-01-041-8401 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.