Dummy Electron Tube

Item Name Code (INC) 14216

Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware: Federal Supply Class: FSC 5960; NATO Supply Classification Class: NSC 5960
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components: Federal Supply Group: FSG 59; NATO Supply Classification Group: NSG 59
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An item designed to be substituted for an electron tube while its associated circuits are under alignment or test. It is similar to its operating counterpart inasmuch as its mounting facilities and conducting surfaces are identical. The specific purpose of the item is to make the normal interconnections between the contacts of the engaging electron tube socket without providing any of the additional functions commonly attributed to an electron tube. See also ADAPTER, TEST.

Additional Information for Dummy Electron Tube

Dummy electron tubes are non-functional replicas of actual electron tubes. They are designed to mimic the physical appearance and dimensions of real electron tubes but do not contain any active electronic components or perform any electrical functions.

Dummy electron tubes are commonly used for various purposes such as:

1. Testing and calibration: They can be used to simulate the presence of an electron tube in a circuit during testing or calibration procedures, without the need for an actual functioning tube.

2. Training and education: Dummy electron tubes are often used in educational settings to teach students about the physical characteristics and construction of electron tubes without the risk of damaging or breaking actual tubes.

3. Display and aesthetics: Due to their authentic appearance, dummy electron tubes are sometimes used for decorative purposes in vintage electronic equipment displays or as props in movies, theater productions, or themed events.

It's important to note that dummy electron tubes are not intended to be used as functional replacements for actual electron tubes in electronic circuits. They are purely for visual or educational purposes.