Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · Electronic Components
48B253
Capacitor, Variable, Air Dielectri
Part Number48B253
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5910-00-252-0794 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
Federal Supply Class5910 — Capacitors
Terminal Type And Quantity2 PIN
Capacitance Range In Picofarads+3.2 TO 36.0 SINGLE SECTION
Bushing ShapeROUND
Distance Between Centerlines Of Mo1.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Adjustment Device Drive Type And Q1 SHAFT
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL
Body Length0.859 INCHES NOMINAL
Bushing Length0.406 INCHES NOMINAL
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
Body StylePLATE-MESHING
Overall Height1.281 INCHES NOMINAL
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 48B253 available?
We can source 48B253 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 48B253 by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 48B253 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 48B253?
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 48B253?
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.