The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-341-9291, 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 Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions Div Teledyne Mec. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5960-01-341-9291 |
| Primary Part Number | MTI-5038 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions Div Teledyne Mec |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 8.00 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 17.00 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Tube Type | TRAVELING WAVE |
| Identifying Number | 1451693-1 SPECIFICATION NO. |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MTI-5038 PRIMARY | Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions Div Teledyne Mec (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1451693-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-01-341-9291 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions Div Teledyne Mec, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-01-341-9291 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: MTI-5038 (Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions Div Teledyne Mec).
Key specifications for MTI-5038: Frequency Range: 8.00 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 17.00 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Tube Type: TRAVELING WAVE; Identifying Number: 1451693-1 SPECIFICATION NO.; Special Features: CONTROLLING AGENCY:AMERICAN ELECTRONIC LABS INC; MFTR. CLASSIFICATION:I AND J BAND; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:ALUMINUM ALLOY; FOCUS ELECTRODE PROVIDED; VOLTAGE FOR 60 DB REDUCTION OF RF SIGNAL:1500V NOM, BELOW THE CATHODE VOLTAGE; OPER. VOLTAGE:MINUS 20 TO MINUS 50 V; THERMAL SWITCH NORMALLY CLOSED AND USED TO PROTECT THE TUBE FROM OPERATION W/ EXCESSIVE COLLECTOR TEMP; CONTACT RATING IS DRY CIRCUIT OPER. OR 0.5 AMP RESISTIVE A 28VDC; MIN OP. TEMP 168C; AMBIENT AIR OP. TEMP MINUS 54 TO 100 C; OPER. CHILLPLATE 95C MAX; TUBE IS CAPABLE OF PERFORMING AT RELATIVE HUMIDITY VARYING FROM 5 TO 100 PCT INCLUDING CONDENSATION AT ANY TEMP. UP TO 50C; MIN. OP. LIFE 5000 HRS; RF POWER 450W; CATHODE CURRENT 300MA MAX; FILAMENT VOLTAGE 6.1 TO 6.5 VRMS; FILAMENT WARM-UP TIME 13.0 MIN.; TOTAL DC INPUT POWER 1205W MAX VDC. 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.
NSN 5960-01-341-9291 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.