MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
8980
Electron Tube
Part Number8980
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5960-01-061-1774 (NSN)
Federal Item NameELECTRON TUBE
Federal Supply Class5960 — Electron Tubes
Cancelled NSN5960-00-568-8659 (cancelled)
Overall Height3.505 INCHES NOMINAL
Body Length2.750 INCHES MAXIMUM
Mounting Hole Diameter0.188 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.196 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE GROUP
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE GROUP
Terminal Type And Quantity13 THREADED STUD
Body Width2.380 INCHES MAXIMUM
Mounting Facility Quantity4 SINGLE GROUP
Frequency Rating400.0 HERTZ NOMINAL SINGLE COMPONENT
Overall Length3.750 INCHES MAXIMUM
Vendor Part Numbers2907767
Voltage Rating In Volts115.0 AC NOMINAL
Inclosure TypePARTIALLY INCLOSED, SHELL
Linear Force Delivered3.50 POUNDS
Current Rating2.5 AMPERES NOMINAL
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Power Takeoff Connection TypePLAIN-DRILLED
Actuator Stroke TypePULL
Duty TypeCONTINUOUS
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 8980 available?
We can source 8980 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 8980 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 8980 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 8980?
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 8980?
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.