Part Number
Definition:
AN INCLOSURE, INCLUDING TWO OR MORE ELECTRODES, IN WHICH A FLOW OF ELECTRONS MAY OCCUR THROUGH A VACUUM OR A CONTAINED GAS. THE ELECTRONIC CONDUCTION TAKES PLACE EITHER BY MEANS OF ELECTRONS EMITTED FROM A CATHODE OR BY IONIZATION OF THE CONTAINED GAS. INCLUDES PHOTOTUBES (PHOTOEMISSIVE TYPE ONLY), GEIGER-MUELLER TUBES, TRAVELING WAVE TUBES, CATHODE RAY TUBES AND MICROWAVE TUBES (KLYSTRON, MAGNETRON, OR THE LIKE). EXCLUDES ITEMS WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PRODUCE LIGHT ENERGY. ALSO EXCLUDES PHOTOELECTRIC CELL; AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE (AS MODIFIED).
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 18876 | U S ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAN |
Federal Supply Class
Title
ELECTRON TUBES AND ASSOCIATED HA
Inclusions:
INCLUDES RECTIFYING TUBES; PHOTOELECTRIC TUBES; ELECTRON VIBRATOR TUBES.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES TRANSISTORS; TUBE SOCKETS; X-RAY TUBES; SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE.
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| AARV | ENVELOPE MEDIUM TYPE | GAS |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | MFTR. CLASSIFICATION:SWITCHING |