The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-501-1488, 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 8 commercial cross-references from 7 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-501-1488 |
| Primary Part Number | 6BC4 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Specification/standard Data | 80131-RELEASE 1297 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| Tube Type | TRIODE |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 6BC4 | Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products (USA) |
| 6BC4 | Rca Corp Picture Tube Div (USA) |
| 6BC4 | Mpd Components, Inc. (USA) |
| RELEASE1297 | Electronic Industries Association |
| 1921-0004 | Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA) |
| 6BC4 | Electronic Industries Association |
| DMS 82109B | Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) (USA) |
| 6BC4 | Philips Ecg Inc Div of North American Philips Corp (USA) |
NSN 5960-00-501-1488 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.
NSN 5960-00-501-1488 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 6BC4 (Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products), 6BC4 (Rca Corp Picture Tube Div), 6BC4 (Mpd Components, Inc.), RELEASE1297 (Electronic Industries Association), 1921-0004 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP) and 3 more.
There are 12 known substitutes for 5960-00-501-1488: 5960-00-054-7482, 5960-00-106-0694, 5960-00-114-3817 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6BC4: Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE 1297 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION; Tube Type: TRIODE. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.
NSN 5960-00-501-1488 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.