General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. · Electronic Components
12BY7
Electron Tube
Part Number12BY7
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5960-00-296-3384 (NSN)
Federal Item NameELECTRON TUBE
Federal Supply Class5960 — Electron Tubes
Tube TypePENTODE
Nondefinitive Spec Std Data12BY7 TYPE
Vendor Part Numbers8515660
Cancelled NSN5960-00-295-7707 (cancelled)
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 12BY7 available?
We can source 12BY7 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 12BY7 by General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 12BY7 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 12BY7?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 12BY7?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.