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QQE03/12Electron Tube

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. · NSN 5960-00-021-5618 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-021-5618 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-021-5618. Primary manufacturer part number: QQE03/12.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Identifying Number: 2018148 DRAWING NO.
  • Envelope Medium Type: VACUUM
  • Tube Type: DUOTETRODE
  • Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-021-5618, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Richardson Electronics, Ltd.. Government technical data includes 4 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-021-5618
Primary Part NumberQQE03/12
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRichardson Electronics, Ltd.
StatusACTIVE
Identifying Number2018148 DRAWING NO.
Envelope Medium TypeVACUUM
Tube TypeDUOTETRODE
Overall Diameter0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5960-00-729-5376 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
QQE03/12 PRIMARY Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (USA)
2018148-0701 06845 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA)
2018148-0701 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA)
Related Parts
5960-00-729-5376INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-021-5618?

NSN 5960-00-021-5618 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Richardson Electronics, Ltd., classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-021-5618?

NSN 5960-00-021-5618 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: QQE03/12 (Richardson Electronics, Ltd.), 2018148-0701 06845 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co), 2018148-0701 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-021-5618?

There is 1 known substitute for 5960-00-021-5618: 5960-00-729-5376. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of QQE03/12?

Key specifications for QQE03/12: Identifying Number: 2018148 DRAWING NO.; Envelope Medium Type: VACUUM; Overall Length: 3.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Tube Type: DUOTETRODE. 7 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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