The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-106-0546, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-106-0546 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | DIODE |
| Envelope Medium Type | VACUUM |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1K3A | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-E-1/1166 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-106-0546 is a Electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5960-00-676-7979. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5960-00-106-0546: Tube Type: DIODE; Special Features: MFTR. CLASSIFICATION:HIGH-VOLTAGE RECTIFIER RECEIVING; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS; Envelope Medium Type: VACUUM. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.