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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

4-400AElectron Tube

Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations · NSN 5960-00-556-1759 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-556-1759 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-556-1759. Primary manufacturer part number: 4-400A.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: TETRODE
  • Envelope Medium Type: VACUUM
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-556-1759, 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 Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, 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. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-556-1759
Primary Part Number4-400A
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCommunications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations
StatusACTIVE
Tube TypeTETRODE
Envelope Medium TypeVACUUM
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
4940-00-586-09834175 INTERCHANGEABLE
Container,measuring
Little Giant Pump Co
6625-01-237-46944400A INTERCHANGEABLE
Generator,signal
Krohn-Hite Corp
5915-01-437-6552 INTERCHANGEABLE
Network,hybrid Circuit
6625-01-476-67554400A-L INTERCHANGEABLE
Meter,special Scale
Boonton Electronics Corporation Div Boonton Electronics
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
4-400A Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations (USA)
4-400A Varian Associates Inc (USA)
Related Parts
4940-00-586-0983INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTAINER,MEASURING
4175
6625-01-237-4694INTERCHANGEABLE
GENERATOR,SIGNAL
4400A
5915-01-437-6552INTERCHANGEABLE
NETWORK,HYBRID CIRCUIT
6625-01-476-6755INTERCHANGEABLE
METER,SPECIAL SCALE
4400A-L

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-556-1759?

NSN 5960-00-556-1759 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-556-1759?

NSN 5960-00-556-1759 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 4-400A (Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations), 4-400A (Varian Associates Inc).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-556-1759?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5960-00-556-1759: 4940-00-586-0983, 6625-01-237-4694, 5915-01-437-6552 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 4-400A?

Key specifications for 4-400A: Special Features: MFTR. CLASSIFICATION:HIGH VACUUM POWER; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS; Tube Type: TETRODE; Envelope Medium Type: VACUUM. 3 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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