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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

3-500ZElectron Tube

Varian Associates Inc · NSN 5960-00-283-9702 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-283-9702 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-283-9702. Primary manufacturer part number: 3-500Z.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: TRIODE
  • 4 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Varian Associates Inc
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-283-9702, 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 Varian Associates Inc. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-283-9702
Primary Part Number3-500Z
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVarian Associates Inc
StatusACTIVE
Tube TypeTRIODE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5930-00-238-63958802 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,toggle
Hubbell Incorporated (delaware) Dba Wiring Device-Kellems Division
4520-00-421-966508802 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heating Element,electrical,immer
Dover Corp Groen Div
5950-00-489-1632399266-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co
5930-01-007-79158802C14-2000-0 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,toggle
Eaton Corp Machinery Process Control Opns
5940-01-441-023516325-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal Board
Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3-500Z Varian Associates Inc (USA)
NL 3-500Z/8802 National Electronics Div of Richardson Electronics Ltd (USA)
8802 Amperex Electronic Corp (USA)
3-500Z Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations (USA)
Related Parts
5930-00-238-6395INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,TOGGLE
8802
4520-00-421-9665INTERCHANGEABLE
HEATING ELEMENT,ELECTRICAL,IMMER
08802
5950-00-489-1632INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
399266-2
5930-01-007-7915INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,TOGGLE
8802C14-2000-0
5940-01-441-0235INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL BOARD
16325-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-283-9702?

NSN 5960-00-283-9702 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Varian Associates Inc, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-283-9702?

NSN 5960-00-283-9702 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 3-500Z (Varian Associates Inc), NL 3-500Z/8802 (National Electronics Div of Richardson Electronics Ltd), 8802 (Amperex Electronic Corp), 3-500Z (Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-283-9702?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5960-00-283-9702: 5930-00-238-6395, 4520-00-421-9665, 5950-00-489-1632 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 3-500Z?

Key specifications for 3-500Z: Tube Type: TRIODE. 1 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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