MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
2C53
Electron Tube
Part Number2C53
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5960-00-188-0820 (NSN)
Federal Item NameELECTRON TUBE
Federal Supply Class5960 — Electron Tubes
Tube TypeTRIODE
Cancelled NSN5960-00-557-6916 (cancelled)
Temp Coefficient Of Capacitance Pe-15.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type And Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rati100.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Length1.250 INCHES MINIMUM
MaterialPLASTIC CASE
Capacitance Value Per Section320.000 PICOFARADS SINGLE SECTION
Tolerance Range Per Section-1.00 TO 1.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
Body Height0.150 INCHES MAXIMUM
Insulation Resistance At Reference100000.0 MEGOHMS
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 110.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM
Terminal Diameter0.025 INCHES NOMINAL
Vendor Part Numbers42830-1
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 2C53 available?
We can source 2C53 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 2C53 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 2C53 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 2C53?
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 2C53?
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.