The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-853-5809, 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 Exxelia. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-853-5809 |
| Primary Part Number | ML7698 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Exxelia |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | TRIODE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| ML7698 | Exxelia (FRA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ML7698 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Raytheon Co Machlett Laboratories Inc Mw and Pt Div |
NSN 5960-00-853-5809 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Exxelia, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-853-5809 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: ML7698 (Exxelia).
Key specifications for ML7698: Tube Type: TRIODE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: CERAMIC AND METAL. 1 specification is 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 5960-00-853-5809 has DEMIL Code D. 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.