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12AX7Electron Tube

Thomson Consumerelectronics Sales Gmbh · NSN 5960-00-081-2559 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-081-2559 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-081-2559. Primary manufacturer part number: 12AX7.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: TRIODE
  • 4 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Thomson Consumerelectronics Sales Gmbh
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-081-2559, 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 Thomson Consumerelectronics Sales Gmbh. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-081-2559
Primary Part Number12AX7
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerThomson Consumerelectronics Sales Gmbh
StatusACTIVE
Tube TypeTRIODE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5960-00-166-7664 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5970-00-431-9572 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insulator,bushing
5960-00-509-3055 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-617-8559181-101-0010 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
Kearfott Corporation Div Guidance and Navigation Division
5960-00-781-2814525001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
Boonton Electronics Corporation Div Boonton Electronics
5960-00-827-8782 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
125835 Lds Test and Measurement Llc (USA)
12AX7 PRIMARY Thomson Consumerelectronics Sales Gmbh (DEU)
125835 Gould Instrument Systems Inc (USA)
12AX7 Amperex Electronic Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5960-00-166-7664INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5970-00-431-9572INTERCHANGEABLE
INSULATOR,BUSHING
5960-00-509-3055INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-617-8559INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
181-101-0010
5960-00-781-2814INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
525001
5960-00-827-8782INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-081-2559?

NSN 5960-00-081-2559 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Thomson Consumerelectronics Sales Gmbh, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-081-2559?

NSN 5960-00-081-2559 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 125835 (Lds Test and Measurement Llc), 12AX7 (Thomson Consumerelectronics Sales Gmbh), 125835 (Gould Instrument Systems Inc), 12AX7 (Amperex Electronic Corp).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-081-2559?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5960-00-081-2559: 5960-00-166-7664, 5970-00-431-9572, 5960-00-509-3055 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 12AX7?

Key specifications for 12AX7: Tube Type: TRIODE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS. 2 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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