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259AElectron Tube

Lucent Technologies Inc Corporate Headquarters · NSN 5960-00-188-0958 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-188-0958 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-188-0958. Primary manufacturer part number: 259A.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: TETRODE
  • Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE 459 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
  • 5 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Lucent Technologies Inc Corporate Headquarters
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-188-0958, 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 Lucent Technologies Inc Corporate Headquarters. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-188-0958
Primary Part Number259A
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerLucent Technologies Inc Corporate Headquarters
StatusACTIVE
Tube TypeTETRODE
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE 459 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5960-00-165-2964 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-188-3963 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-230-5291 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-800-0510 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-800-0568 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-800-0578 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
6220-00-898-20101203A INTERCHANGEABLE
Light,marker,clearance
Vehicle Safety Manufacturing L.l.c. Dba V S M
5935-01-310-7267102 631 413 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,connector
Lucent Technologies Inc Corporate Headquarters
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
259A Lucent Technologies Inc Corporate Headquarters (USA)
259A Lucent Technologies Inc Dba Federal Marketing Group (USA)
259A Electronic Industries Association
RELEASE459 Electronic Industries Association
259A American Telephone and Telegraph Co (USA)
Related Parts
5960-00-165-2964INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-188-3963INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-230-5291INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-800-0510INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-800-0568INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-800-0578INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
6220-00-898-2010INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT,MARKER,CLEARANCE
1203A
5935-01-310-7267INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,CONNECTOR
102 631 413

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-188-0958?

NSN 5960-00-188-0958 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Lucent Technologies Inc Corporate Headquarters, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-188-0958?

NSN 5960-00-188-0958 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 259A (Lucent Technologies Inc Corporate Headquarters), 259A (Lucent Technologies Inc Dba Federal Marketing Group), 259A (Electronic Industries Association), RELEASE459 (Electronic Industries Association), 259A (American Telephone and Telegraph Co).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-188-0958?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5960-00-188-0958: 5960-00-165-2964, 5960-00-188-3963, 5960-00-230-5291 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 259A?

Key specifications for 259A: Tube Type: TETRODE; Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE 459 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION. 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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