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5642Electron Tube

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5960-00-842-9862 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-842-9862 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-842-9862. Primary manufacturer part number: 5642.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5642 TYPE
  • Tube Type: RECTIFIER
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Electronic Industries Association
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-842-9862, 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 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, 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
NSN5960-00-842-9862
Primary Part Number5642
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusACTIVE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data5642 TYPE
Tube TypeRECTIFIER
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
4510-00-005-5021 INTERCHANGEABLE
Parts Kit,water Mixing Valve
5960-00-230-5231 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5325-00-291-07215642 INTERCHANGEABLE
Grommet,nonmetallic
Entron Industries Limited Partnership Dba Entron Industries Property Div
5360-00-861-89575642 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,extension
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple
5935-01-021-1073357-7429-020 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems
2590-01-186-3617 INTERCHANGEABLE
Housing,hook Block
4820-01-351-29385642 ITEM 22 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,safety Relief
Howell Laboratories Inc Dba Howell Laboratories Inc
6115-01-528-40005642 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wheel Kit,generator
Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc.
6515-01-559-282014986 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,continuous Positive Airwa
Dimensions Medical Supply Group, Inc. Dba D M S G
9905-01-733-89715642 INTERCHANGEABLE
Sign
Bourne Group, Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5642 Electronic Industries Association
5642 Epcos Ag Abt. Pr Roe K Pm (DEU)
5642 Tdk Electronics Ag (DEU)
Related Parts
4510-00-005-5021INTERCHANGEABLE
PARTS KIT,WATER MIXING VALVE
5960-00-230-5231INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5325-00-291-0721INTERCHANGEABLE
GROMMET,NONMETALLIC
5642
5360-00-861-8957INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,EXTENSION
5642
5935-01-021-1073INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
357-7429-020
2590-01-186-3617INTERCHANGEABLE
HOUSING,HOOK BLOCK
4820-01-351-2938INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,SAFETY RELIEF
5642 ITEM 22
6115-01-528-4000INTERCHANGEABLE
WHEEL KIT,GENERATOR
5642
6515-01-559-2820INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWA
14986
9905-01-733-8971INTERCHANGEABLE
SIGN
5642

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-842-9862?

NSN 5960-00-842-9862 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 5960-00-842-9862?

NSN 5960-00-842-9862 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 5642 (Electronic Industries Association), 5642 (Epcos Ag Abt. Pr Roe K Pm), 5642 (Tdk Electronics Ag).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-842-9862?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5960-00-842-9862: 4510-00-005-5021, 5960-00-230-5231, 5325-00-291-0721 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5642?

Key specifications for 5642: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5642 TYPE; Tube Type: RECTIFIER; Special Features: MFTR. CLASSIFICATION:SUBMINIATURE HALF-WAVE; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS; DEPARTURE FROM CITED DESIGNATOR:EXCEPT QUALITY CONTROLLED FOR POLARIS. 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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