MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
5842
Electron Tube
Part Number5842
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5960-00-247-8748 (NSN)
Federal Item NameELECTRON TUBE
Federal Supply Class5960 — Electron Tubes
Nondefinitive Spec Std Data5842 TYPE
Tube TypeTRIODE
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Mounting MethodTHREADED STUD(S) SINGLE GROUP
Thread Quantity Per Inch20 SINGLE GROUP
Inclosure TypeHERMETICALLY SEALED
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SINGLE GROUP
Winding Operating Voltage788.00 AC VOLTS NOMINAL SINGLE COMPONENT SINGLE SECONDARY
Center To Center Distance Between4.062 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY SINGLE CENTER GROUP
Winding Shielding MethodINTERNAL SHIELD GROUNDED TO INCLOSURE AND CORE SINGLE COMPONENT
Nominal Thread Size0.250 INCHES SINGLE GROUP
Winding Function And Quantity1 PRIMARY AND 1 SECONDARY SINGLE COMPONENT
Body Height5.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Height1.875 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Length5.719 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Overall Width3.156 INCHES NOMINAL
Vendor Part Numbers4778821
Cancelled NSN5935-01-333-0757 (cancelled)
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
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 5842 available?
We can source 5842 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 5842 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 5842 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 5842?
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 5842?
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.