The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-140-1727, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-140-1727 |
| Primary Part Number | 4CV50000J |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | TETRODE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 4CV50000J PRIMARY | Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 256-0188-010 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems |
| 4CV50000J | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Richardson Electronics, Ltd. |
NSN 5960-00-140-1727 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-140-1727 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 4CV50000J (Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations).
Key specifications for 4CV50000J: Tube Type: TETRODE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL :CERAMIC AND METAL. 1 specification is 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.
NSN 5960-00-140-1727 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.