MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
1616
Electron Tube
Part Number1616
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5960-00-100-7135 (NSN)
Federal Item NameELECTRON TUBE
Federal Supply Class5960 — Electron Tubes
Nondefinitive Spec Std Data1616 TYPE
Tube TypeRECTIFIER
Envelope Medium TypeVACUUM
Cancelled NSN5960-00-023-2981 (cancelled)
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Overall Height2.187 INCHES NOMINAL
Individual Section Quantity1
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP NONSYMMETRICAL
Overall Length2.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Hazardous Locations EnvironmentalDUSTPROOF
Style DesignatorTAP, CIRCUIT SELECTOR
Overall Width2.187 INCHES NOMINAL
Adjustment MethodRHEOSTAT
PhaseSINGLE
Overall Depth13.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Frequency Rating50.0 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 60.0 HERTZ MAXIMUM
Scale Overall Accuracy Rating In P-0.100 TO 0.100
Ac Voltage Rating115.0 VOLTS NOMINAL AND 230.0 VOLTS NOMINAL
Vendor Part Numbers1616-9700
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 1616 available?
We can source 1616 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 1616 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 1616 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 1616?
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 1616?
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.