MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
8742
Electron Tube
Part Number8742
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5960-00-487-7171 (NSN)
Federal Item NameELECTRON TUBE
Federal Supply Class5960 — Electron Tubes
Tube TypeTRAVELING WAVE
Test Data Document81349-MILE1 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.244 INCHES NOMINAL
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Round Conductor Size22 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor FormSOLID ALL CONDUCTORS
Voltage Rating300.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE ALL CONDUCTORS
ColorCHROME FIRST POSITION JACKET CABLE
Conductor Arrangement And Quantity3 TWISTED PAIR
Cross Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Temp Rating80.0 CELSIUS
Conductor Quantity6
Vendor Part Numbers1304C
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 8742 available?
We can source 8742 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 8742 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 8742 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 8742?
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 8742?
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.