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8171
Electron Tube
Part Number8171
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5960-00-014-1235 (NSN)
Federal Item NameELECTRON TUBE
Federal Supply Class5960 — Electron Tubes
Test Data Document81349-MIL-E-1 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA I
Tube TypeTETRODE
Cancelled NSN5960-00-947-1150 (cancelled)
Thread Length0.812 INCHES
Mounting Thread Quantity32 PER INCH
Electrical Insulation FeatureUNINSULATED CAPS WITH UNINSULATED STUDS
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY OVERALL EXCEPT INSULATION
Surface TreatmentNICKEL OVERALL EXCEPT INSULATION SINGLE LAYER
Features ProvidedGRIP-AID REMOVABLE CAP
Mounting Thread SeriesUNF
Overall Diameter0.375 INCHES
Mounting Method StyleSTUD
Basic Shape StyleSINGLE POST, ROUND (POST BINDING)
Maximum Height Above Mounting Surf0.641 INCHES
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 8171 available?
We can source 8171 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 8171 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 8171 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 8171?
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 8171?
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.