MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
8879
Electron Tube
Part Number8879
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5960-00-139-2415 (NSN)
Federal Item NameELECTRON TUBE
Federal Supply Class5960 — Electron Tubes
Tube TypeTRAVELING WAVE
MaterialCERAMIC BODY
Terminal Type And Quantity1 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Accommodated Contact Quantity2
Cancelled NSN5935-00-323-1002 (cancelled)
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 8879 available?
We can source 8879 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 8879 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 8879 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 8879?
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 8879?
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.