The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-617-8612, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5960-00-617-8612 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | RECTIFIER |
| Specification/standard Data | 80131-RELEASE 393 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| Envelope Medium Type | GAS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RELEASE393 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 4B28 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 4B28 | 5/9 Secondary reference Mpd Components, Inc. |
NSN 5960-00-617-8612 is a Electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5985-01-215-1573. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5960-00-617-8612: Tube Type: RECTIFIER; Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE 393 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION; Special Features: MFTR. CLASSIFICATION:HALF-WAVE; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS; Envelope Medium Type: GAS. 3 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5960-00-617-8612 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.