The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-172-7315, 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 Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-172-7315 |
| Primary Part Number | 729055-1 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.5 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Frequency Range | 7.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 11.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | TWO POSITION IN-LINE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 15.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -5.00 TO 5.00 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers | 1.545 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.575 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 56 PER INCH |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.086 INCHES IN |
| 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 B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5985-01-172-7315 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-172-7315 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: AUM16H (Merrimac Industries, Inc), 729055-1 (Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic).
Key specifications for 729055-1: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.5; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 THREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 19 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 5985-01-172-7315 has DEMIL Code B. 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.