The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-581-9119, 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 Tdk Electronics Ag. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-581-9119 |
| Primary Part Number | 3CX100A5 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Tdk Electronics Ag |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | TRIODE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 3CX100A5 TYPE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 3CX100A5 | Tdk Electronics Ag (DEU) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3CX100A5 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-E-1 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| 3CX100A5 | 5/9 Secondary reference Epcos Ag Abt. Pr Roe K Pm |
NSN 5960-00-581-9119 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Tdk Electronics Ag, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-581-9119 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 3CX100A5 (Tdk Electronics Ag).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5960-00-729-3099. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3CX100A5: Tube Type: TRIODE; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 3CX100A5 TYPE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: CERAMIC AND METAL. 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.
NSN 5960-00-581-9119 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.