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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

8608Electron Tube

Name: 8608
SKU: 5960-00-460-9901

Amperex Electronic Corp · NSN 5960-00-460-9901 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available

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NSN 5960-00-460-9901 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-460-9901. Primary manufacturer part number: 8608.

5960-00-460-9901 — No Item Name Available illustration

Features

Electron Tube — FSC 5960
Tube Type: PENTODE
2 verified cross-references
Primary manufacturer: Amperex Electronic Corp

Applications

Fluid conveyance
Hydraulic system plumbing
Pneumatic line routing

General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-460-9901, 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 Amperex Electronic Corp. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
NSN	5960-00-460-9901
Primary Part Number	8608
Item Name	Electron Tube
FSC / FSG	5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
Manufacturer	Amperex Electronic Corp
Status	ACTIVE
Tube Type	PENTODE

Lifecycle & Compliance

Acquisition Status	ACTIVE
HAZMAT	No

⇄ Verified Substitutes 12

3110-00-157-0358 INTERCHANGEABLE

Bearing,ball,annular

4730-00-266-0538SAE J513 6-4 010102BA INTERCHANGEABLE

Adapter,straight,pipe to Tube

Sae International Dba Sae International

5315-00-786-23518608 INTERCHANGEABLE

Pin,straight,headed

Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc.

5950-00-815-28158608 INTERCHANGEABLE

Transformer,power Autotransforme

Oeco, Llc Dba Pacific Scientific Oeco Div Fire Safety and Power Systems

5120-00-966-8244220569 INTERCHANGEABLE

Nozzle,caulking Gun

Prc - Desoto International, Inc. Dba Prc-Desoto International, Inc Div Asc-Indianapolis

5930-01-048-72538608 INTERCHANGEABLE

Switch,code Indicating Wheel

Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp Div Digitran a Unit of Electro Switch

6625-01-105-36048608 INTERCHANGEABLE

Meter,field Strength

Narda Holdings, Inc. Dba Narda-Miteq Div Narda-Miteq

9330-01-144-6827 INTERCHANGEABLE

Kit,plastic Molding Material

4820-01-179-53392.5 2475FM0TXXX INTERCHANGEABLE

Valve,globe

William Powell Company, the Dba Powell Valve Div the Starflo Corporation

5310-01-185-28018608 INTERCHANGEABLE

Washer,flat

Cooper Interconnect, Inc. Dba Cooper Interconnect Div Interconnect

Cross-Reference Index

Part Number	Manufacturer
8608	Amperex Electronic Corp (USA)
154-0491-00	Tektronix, Inc. (USA)

Related Parts

3110-00-157-0358INTERCHANGEABLE

BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR

4730-00-266-0538INTERCHANGEABLE

ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PIPE TO TUBE

SAE J513 6-4 010102BA

5315-00-786-2351INTERCHANGEABLE

PIN,STRAIGHT,HEADED

8608

5950-00-815-2815INTERCHANGEABLE

TRANSFORMER,POWER AUTOTRANSFORME

8608

5120-00-966-8244INTERCHANGEABLE

NOZZLE,CAULKING GUN

220569

5930-01-048-7253INTERCHANGEABLE

SWITCH,CODE INDICATING WHEEL

8608

6625-01-105-3604INTERCHANGEABLE

METER,FIELD STRENGTH

8608

9330-01-144-6827INTERCHANGEABLE

KIT,PLASTIC MOLDING MATERIAL

4820-01-179-5339INTERCHANGEABLE

VALVE,GLOBE

2.5 2475FM0TXXX

5310-01-185-2801INTERCHANGEABLE

WASHER,FLAT

8608

5120-01-185-7962INTERCHANGEABLE

INSERTER,BEARING AND BUSHING

8608

4730-01-225-6901INTERCHANGEABLE

CAP,PIPE

0081120-040

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-460-9901?

NSN 5960-00-460-9901 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Amperex Electronic Corp, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-460-9901?

NSN 5960-00-460-9901 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 8608 (Amperex Electronic Corp), 154-0491-00 (Tektronix, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-460-9901?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5960-00-460-9901: 3110-00-157-0358, 4730-00-266-0538, 5315-00-786-2351 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8608?

Key specifications for 8608: Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS; 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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