MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
583
Electron Tube
Part Number583
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5960-00-295-8559 (NSN)
Federal Item NameELECTRON TUBE
Federal Supply Class5960 — Electron Tubes
Nondefinitive Spec Std Data583 TYPE
Tube TypeCLIPPER DIODE
Largest Outside Diameter0.380 INCHES NOMINAL
Spring Free Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Peripheral Speed5000 FEET PER MINUTE
Body StyleRECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
Contact Face StyleCONCAVE
Shunt Insulation Provision And Qua1 UNINSULATED
Material Document And ClassificatiMORGANITE INC,GR EG3860 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Pressure Spring Type And Quantity1 CYLINDRICAL WITH REDUCED END
Brush Shunt Length1.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT
MaterialELECTROGRAPHITIC
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Overall Diameter0.781 INCHES NOMINAL
Electrical Insulation FeatureINSULATED COMPLETELY
Overall Length2.312 INCHES NOMINAL
Finger TypeFOUR CONDUCTOR, JUMBO SPHERICAL TIP SINGLE FINGER
Identification Code ColorBLACK
Terminal TypeSOLDER STUD
Cable Entrance Diameter0.315 INCHES NOMINAL
Finger Diameter0.281 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE FINGER
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 583 available?
We can source 583 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 583 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 583 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 583?
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 583?
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.