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6842Electron Tube

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5960-00-682-8539 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-682-8539 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-682-8539. Primary manufacturer part number: 6842.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6842 TYPE
  • Tube Type: PENTODE
  • 1 verified cross-reference
  • Primary manufacturer: Electronic Industries Association
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-682-8539, 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 Electronic Industries Association. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-682-8539
Primary Part Number6842
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusACTIVE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data6842 TYPE
Tube TypePENTODE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
5330-00-027-9346 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insulation,thermal,special Purpo
5961-00-386-9084684-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rectifier,semiconductor Device,u
Micro Uspd Inc
5960-00-764-4198 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5342-00-803-12016842 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupling,clamp,grooved
Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics Usa, Llc Dba Use CAGE Code 879b2 for Cataloging
5960-00-825-2560 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5905-00-913-6318 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
6160-00-933-54086842 INTERCHANGEABLE
Retainer,battery
Electro Scientific Industries Inc
8335-01-345-53166842 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insoles,footwear
Alimed, Inc. Dba Alimed Inc
4330-01-416-33246842C-01 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter Element,fluid
Howell Laboratories Inc Dba Howell Laboratories Inc
7021-01-446-3870 INTERCHANGEABLE
Computer,digital
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6842 Electronic Industries Association
Related Parts
5330-00-027-9346INTERCHANGEABLE
INSULATION,THERMAL,SPECIAL PURPO
5961-00-386-9084INTERCHANGEABLE
RECTIFIER,SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,U
684-2
5960-00-764-4198INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5342-00-803-1201INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLING,CLAMP,GROOVED
6842
5960-00-825-2560INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5905-00-913-6318INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
6160-00-933-5408INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,BATTERY
6842
8335-01-345-5316INTERCHANGEABLE
INSOLES,FOOTWEAR
6842
4330-01-416-3324INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID
6842C-01
7021-01-446-3870INTERCHANGEABLE
COMPUTER,DIGITAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-682-8539?

NSN 5960-00-682-8539 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Electronic Industries Association, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-682-8539?

NSN 5960-00-682-8539 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 6842 (Electronic Industries Association).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-682-8539?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5960-00-682-8539: 5330-00-027-9346, 5961-00-386-9084, 5960-00-764-4198 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6842?

Key specifications for 6842: Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6842 TYPE; Tube Type: PENTODE. 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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