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2A5Electron Tube

Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products · NSN 5960-00-188-3944 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-188-3944 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-188-3944. Primary manufacturer part number: 2A5.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 2A5 TYPE
  • Tube Type: PENTODE
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-188-3944, 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 Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-188-3944
Primary Part Number2A5
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRca Corp Distribution and Special Products
StatusACTIVE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data2A5 TYPE
Tube TypePENTODE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
5905-00-100-5023 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5905-00-157-2158A30080 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2A5 Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products (USA)
2A5 National Electronics Div of Richardson Electronics Ltd (USA)
DMS 86032B Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-100-5023INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
5905-00-100-6656INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
632895-5
5905-00-157-2119INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
5905-00-157-2158INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
A30080
5905-00-553-9192INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,ADJUSTABLE
2A239TV1T50HM
5961-00-715-4334INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
9007415
6210-00-854-8483INTERCHANGEABLE
LENS,LIGHT
2A5
4330-01-022-4417INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID
A-3
6220-01-029-0245INTERCHANGEABLE
LENS,DISPLAY
5998-01-073-3974INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
2A5
5961-01-698-6635INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2A5-55ET-2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-188-3944?

NSN 5960-00-188-3944 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-188-3944?

NSN 5960-00-188-3944 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 2A5 (Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products), 2A5 (National Electronics Div of Richardson Electronics Ltd), DMS 86032B (Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-188-3944?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5960-00-188-3944: 5905-00-100-5023, 5905-00-100-6656, 5905-00-157-2119 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2A5?

Key specifications for 2A5: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 2A5 TYPE; Tube Type: PENTODE. 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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