The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-883-5289, 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 Raytheon Company. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-883-5289 |
| Primary Part Number | 6908 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | RECTIFIER |
| Specification/standard Data | 80131-RELEASE 2916 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| Envelope Medium Type | VACUUM |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 6908 | Raytheon Company (USA) |
| 6908 | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RELEASE2916 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6908 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6908 | 5/9 Secondary reference Raytheon Company Div Corp |
NSN 5960-00-883-5289 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Raytheon Company, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-883-5289 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 6908 (Raytheon Company), 6908 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co).
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2510-01-214-9426, 5325-01-296-6494, 5930-01-582-2652. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6908: Tube Type: RECTIFIER; Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE 2916 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION; Special Features: MFTR. CLASSIFICATION:HIGH VACUUM; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS AND METAL; Envelope Medium Type: VACUUM. 3 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.