FSC: 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-188-0838, 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2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5960-00-188-0838
Item Name
Electron Tube
FSC / FSG
5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
Status
ACTIVE
Tube Type
DUODIODE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data
351A TYPE A
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items4
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
6680-00-649-2804351APOSSIBLE MATCH
STROBOSCOPE
Possible match (shared part number)Tdk-Lambda Americas Inc. Div High Power Division
6130-00-937-8070POSSIBLE MATCH
CONVERTER POWER
Possible match (shared part number)
6130-00-991-5137351APOSSIBLE MATCH
POWER SUPPLY
Possible match (shared part number)Fluke Corp
5915-01-194-73793S1POSSIBLE MATCH
FILTER,RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERE
Possible match (shared part number)Te Connectivity Corporation Div Corcom
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
351A
3/9Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
6680-00-649-2804POSSIBLE MATCH
STROBOSCOPE
351A
6130-00-937-8070POSSIBLE MATCH
CONVERTER POWER
6130-00-991-5137POSSIBLE MATCH
POWER SUPPLY
351A
5915-01-194-7379POSSIBLE MATCH
FILTER,RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERE
3S1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5960-00-188-0838?
NSN 5960-00-188-0838 is a Electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5960-00-188-0838?
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6680-00-649-2804, 6130-00-937-8070, 6130-00-991-5137. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5960-00-188-0838?
Key specifications for 5960-00-188-0838: Tube Type: DUODIODE; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 351A TYPE A. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5960-00-188-0838 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.