The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-177-0333, 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 Naval Sea Systems Command. Government technical data includes 15 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-177-0333 |
| Primary Part Number | 5757715 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 1.5 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 200.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SHAFT |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 15.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.30 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Shaft Length | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 0.5 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 5757715 PRIMARY | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| 1206196 | Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA) |
| ARM-1/27732 | Merrimac Industries, Inc (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-177-0333 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-177-0333 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 5757715 (Naval Sea Systems Command), 1206196 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field), ARM-1/27732 (Merrimac Industries, Inc).
Key specifications for 5757715: Shaft Type: ROUND, SLOTTED; Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 1.5; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 1.100 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 15 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 5985-01-177-0333 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.