MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
6397
Electron Tube
Part Number6397
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5960-00-617-5689 (NSN)
Federal Item NameELECTRON TUBE
Federal Supply Class5960 — Electron Tubes
Tube TypeTETRODE
Nondefinitive Spec Std Data6397 TYPE
Reference Frequency Per Function455.0 KILOHERTZ SINGLE BAND PASS LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Frequency Band Width Per Function3.20 KILOHERTZ SINGLE BAND PASS LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Insertion Loss At Reference Freque11.5 SINGLE BAND PASS LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Load Impedance Per Function5.1 KILOHMS SINGLE BAND PASS LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Source Impedance Rating Per Functi5.1 KILOHMS SINGLE BAND PASS LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Operating Temp Range+0.0 TO 75.0 CELSIUS
Vendor Part Numbers20937, 10073-7024
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 6397 available?
We can source 6397 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 6397 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 6397 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 6397?
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 6397?
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.