The Electron Tubes,matched, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-722-9729, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5960-00-722-9729 |
| Item Name | Electron Tubes,matched |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Size Designation | 6AK5 |
| Controlling Agency | TEKTRONIX INC |
| Identifying Number | 157-063 DRAWING NO. |
| Individual Tube Quantity | 2 |
| Manufacturer Classification | RECEIVING PENTODE |
| Matched Characteristic | FILAMENT VOLTAGE AND VOLTAGE DROP AND BIAS |
| Material | GLASS ENVELOPE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 157-063 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 157-0063-00 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-722-9729 is a Electron Tubes,matched, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2530-00-755-6992. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5960-00-722-9729: Tube Size Designation: 6AK5; Controlling Agency: TEKTRONIX INC; Identifying Number: 157-063 DRAWING NO.; Individual Tube Quantity: 2. 7 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.
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.