The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-188-8498, 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 Philips Semiconductors Unternehmensbereich Der Philips Gmbh. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-188-8498 |
| Primary Part Number | 6D6 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Philips Semiconductors Unternehmensbereich Der Philips Gmbh |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | PENTODE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 6D6 TYPE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 6D6 | Philips Semiconductors Unternehmensbereich Der Philips Gmbh (DEU) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6D6 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MILE1 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-188-8498 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Philips Semiconductors Unternehmensbereich Der Philips Gmbh, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-188-8498 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 6D6 (Philips Semiconductors Unternehmensbereich Der Philips Gmbh).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5306-00-282-0041, 5960-00-617-8601. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6D6: Tube Type: PENTODE; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6D6 TYPE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS. 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.