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6X5Electron Tube

Joint Electronics Type Designation System · NSN 5960-00-100-5898 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-100-5898 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-100-5898. Primary manufacturer part number: 6X5.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: RECTIFIER
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6X5 TYPE
  • 4 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Joint Electronics Type Designation System
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
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  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-100-5898, 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 Joint Electronics Type Designation System. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, 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. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-100-5898
Primary Part Number6X5
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerJoint Electronics Type Designation System
StatusACTIVE
Tube TypeRECTIFIER
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data6X5 TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5315-00-010-3362103362 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin,cotter
Chrysler Realty Company Llc Dba Daimler Chrysler
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6X5 Electronic Industries Association
6X5 PRIMARY Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
6X5 Motorola Inc. Dba Integrated Information Systems Group (USA)
6X5 General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Dba Gdms (USA)
Related Parts
5315-00-010-3362INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,COTTER
103362

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-100-5898?

NSN 5960-00-100-5898 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Joint Electronics Type Designation System, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-100-5898?

NSN 5960-00-100-5898 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 6X5 (Electronic Industries Association), 6X5 (Joint Electronics Type Designation System), 6X5 (Motorola Inc. Dba Integrated Information Systems Group), 6X5 (General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Dba Gdms).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-100-5898?

There is 1 known substitute for 5960-00-100-5898: 5315-00-010-3362. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6X5?

Key specifications for 6X5: Tube Type: RECTIFIER; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: METAL; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6X5 TYPE. 3 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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