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LA517 — ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE

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LA517: ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE.

The ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include body_style: CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS, shaft_type: ROUND, body_length: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN, power_rating: 0.5 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE, shaft_length: 0.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN, body_diameter: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5985-00-488-3492, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
LA517
NSN: 5985-00-488-3492
FSC: 5985 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment
CAGE: 23042 — TRILITHIC, INC. (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
body_styleCYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS
shaft_typeROUND
body_length3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
power_rating0.5 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE
shaft_length0.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN
body_diameter1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
overall_width2.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
bushing_length0.937 INCHES NOMINAL IN
overall_length4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
shaft_diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
frequency_range0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 500.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
application_designTRANSMISSION LINE
NSN5985-00-488-3492
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE TITLE COMPONENT PN LA517 MFR ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE
KEY FEATURES
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SHAFT TYPE: ROUND
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INSERTION LOSS AT MINIMUM ATTENUATION IN MAXIMUM DECIBELS: 0.2
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BUSHING LENGTH: 0.937 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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IMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
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BODY DIAMETER: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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MOUNTING FACILITY TYPE AND QUANTITY: 2 CONNECTOR
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FREQUENCY RANGE: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 500.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
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SHAFT DIAMETER: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SHAFT TYPEROUND
INSERTION LOSS AT MINIMUM ATTENUATION IN MAXIMUM DECIBELS0.2
BUSHING LENGTH0.937 INCHES NOMINAL IN
IMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
BODY DIAMETER1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MOUNTING FACILITY TYPE AND QUANTITY2 CONNECTOR
FREQUENCY RANGE0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 500.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
SHAFT DIAMETER0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
BODY STYLECYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS
ATTENUATION ACCURACY REFERENCE FREQUENCY30.0 MEGAHERTZ
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 2
2921080Same NSN cross-reference
Same NSN cross-reference
Also cataloged under this NSN
562397Same NSN cross-reference
Same NSN cross-reference
Also cataloged under this NSN
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Semi-active item — no replacement plannedNo demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is LA517?
LA517 is a ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE.
What parts can replace LA517?
There are 2 known substitutes for LA517: 2921080, 562397. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for LA517?
LA517 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5985-00-488-3492. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.