National Item Identification Number

00-003-7639
000037639
5960-00-003-7639
5960000037639

National Stock Number

Item Name

ELECTRON TUBE

Federal Supply Class

5960

Description

An inclosure, including two or more electrodes, in which a flow of electrons may occur through a vacuum or a contained gas. The electronic conduction takes place either by means of electrons emitted from a cathode or by ionization of the contained gas. Includes phototubes (photoemissive type only), Geiger-Mueller tubes, traveling wave tubes, cathode ray tubes and microwave tubes (Klystron, magnetron, or the like). Excludes items whose primary purpose is to produce light energy. Also excludes PHOTOELECTRIC CELL; and SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE (as modified).

Commercial and Government Entity Code (Supplier Data)

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16236

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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

DMS 86032B
RELEASE4864
6LU8
6LU8
6LU8

Required Categories

SPECIAL FEATURES

Required Description

CATHODE,COATED UNIPOTENTIAL
ENVELOPE MATERIAL GLASS