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6D6 — ELECTRON TUBE

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

6D6: ELECTRON TUBE.

The ELECTRON TUBE is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include material: STEEL COMP 8740 OVERALL, tube_type: PENTODE, head_style: HEXAGON, head_height: 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN, thread_class: 3A A, thread_length: 0.688 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5960-00-188-8498, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
6D6
NSN: 5960-00-188-8498
NIINs: 001888498, 002820041, 006178601
FSC: 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
CAGE: D2540 — PHILIPS SEMICONDUCTORS UNTERNEHMENSBEREICH DER PHILIPS GMBH (DEU)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL COMP 8740 OVERALL
tube_typePENTODE
head_styleHEXAGON
head_height0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
thread_class3A A
thread_length0.688 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
surface_finish63.0 MICROINCHES GRIP
fastener_length0.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN
hardness_rating26.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 32.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL
special_featuresENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS
thread_directionRIGHT-HAND
features_providedFINISHED HEAD
NSN5960-00-188-8498
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available ELECTRON TUBE TITLE COMPONENT PN 6D6 MFR ELECTRON TUBE
KEY FEATURES
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TUBE TYPE: PENTODE
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NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA: 6D6 TYPE
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TUBE TYPEPENTODE
NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA6D6 TYPE
SPECIAL FEATURESENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 1
MILE1Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Identification reference
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
No demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 6D6?
6D6 is a ELECTRON TUBE.
What parts can replace 6D6?
There is 1 known substitute for 6D6: MILE1. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 6D6?
6D6 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5960-00-188-8498. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.