MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
5896
Electron Tube
Part Number5896
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5960-00-248-3091 (NSN)
Federal Item NameELECTRON TUBE
Federal Supply Class5960 — Electron Tubes
Nondefinitive Spec Std Data5896 TYPE
Tube TypeDUODIODE
Cancelled NSN5960-00-663-8916 (cancelled)
Contact Surface TreatmentNICKEL SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Included Contact TypeROUND SOCKET SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Contact RemovabilityNONREMOVABLE SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Terminal TypeSOLDER STUD SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Contact MaterialCOPPER ALLOY SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Included Contact Quantity3 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Insert MaterialPLASTIC PHENOLIC SINGLE MATING END
Terminal LocationBACK SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Mating End Quantity1
Overall Diameter0.688 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Length0.312 INCHES NOMINAL
Vendor Part Numbers837434
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 5896 available?
We can source 5896 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 5896 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 5896 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 5896?
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 5896?
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.