Rectifier Tubes

This page contains a list of rectifier tubes some of which may be obsolete. Contributors included many TV high
damper tubes. Most of these were deleted because I doubt that many experimenters are building TV sets fro
representatives have been left in for those who may be tinkering with other applications of high voltages
Most home brewers these days are using silicon rectifiers but a few still prefer to use tubes. This page
Types 117L7 through 117P7 contain a half wave rectifier and beam power amplifier. They are listed here
the power tubes page. Some data is missing because I couldn't find it. If you can contribute this data plea

Heater (H), Filament (F)

Other
Type Function or Configuration H/F V A heater
voltages
1B3GT HW TV Pulse Rectifier F 1.25V 0.2A
1J3 HW TV Pulse Rectifier F 1.25V 0.2A
1K3 HW TV Pulse Rectifier F 1.25V 0.2A
1N2A HW TV Pulse Rectifier F 1.25V 0.2A
1-V HW Rectifier H 6.3V 0.3A
1V2 HW Rectifier F 0.625 0.3
1X2A HW TV Pulse Rectifier F 1.25V 0.2A
3A2 HW TV Pulse Rectifier H 3.15V 0.22A
3A3 HW TV Pulse Rectifier H 3.15V 0.22A
3B2 HW TV Pulse Rectifier H 3.15V 0.22A
5AQ4 / GZ32 Full-Wave Rectifier
5AR4 / GZ34 FW Rectifier H 5.0 1.9 A
5AS4 FW Rectifier F 5.0V 3.0A
5AU4 FW Rectifier F 5.0 3.75 A
5AW4 FW Rectifier F 5.0V 3.7A
5AZ4 FW Rectifier F 5.0V 3.7A
5DJ4 FW Rectifier F 5.0 3.0 A
5R4GYB FW Rectifier F 5.0V 2.0A -
5T4 FW Rectifier F 5.0V 2.0A
5U4G FW Rectifier F 5.0V 3.0A
5V3 FW Rectifier F 5.0V 3.8A
5W4(GT) FW Rectifier F 5.0V 1.5A
5X4G FW Rectifier F 5.0V 3.0A
5Y3G/GT FW Rectifier F 5.0 2.0 A
5Y4G FW Rectifier F 5.0V 2.0A
5Z3 FW Rectifier F 5.0V 3.0A
6AX4GT HW TV Damper Rectifier H 6.3V 1.2A 12 17 25
6AX5GT FW Rectifier H 6.3V 1.2A
6AY3 HW TV Damper Rectifier H 6.3V 1.2A 12 17
6BY5GA FW TV Damper Rectifier H 6.3V 1.6A
6CA4 / EZ81 FW Rectifier H 6.3 V 1.0 A
 6V4 / EZ80
6X4 FW Rectifier H 6.3 0.6A 12
6X5 FW Rectifier H 6.3V 0.6A
6Y5 FW Rectifier H 6.3V 0.8A
6Z5 FW Rectifier H 12.6 CT 0.4 -
7Y4 FW Rectifier H 6.3V 0.5A 14
7Z4 FW Rectifier H 6.3V 0.9A
12AX4GT HW TV Damper Rectifier H 12.6V 0.6A
25W4GT HW TV Damper Rectifier H 25.0V 0.3A
25Y5 Rectifier-Doubler H 25.0V 0.3A
25Z5 Rectifier-Doubler H 25.0V 0.3A
25Z6(GT) Rectifier-Doubler H 25.0V 0.3A
35W4 HW Rectifier with heater tap H 35.0V 0.15A
35Y4 HW Rectifier with heater tap H 35.0V 0.15A
35Z5GT HW Rectifier with heater tap H 35.0V 0.15A
45Z3 HW Rectifier H 45.0 75 mA
45Z5GT HW Rectifier with heater tap H 45.0V 0.15A
50X6 Rectifier-Doubler H 50.0V 0.15A
50Y6GT Rectifier-Doubler H 50.0V 0.15A
50Y7GT Rectifier-Doubler with heater tap H 50.0V 0.15A
50Z7G Rectifier-Doubler with heater tap H 50.0V 0.15A
70L7GT HW Rectifier-Beam Power Tube H 70.0V 0.15A
80 FW Rectifier F 5.0V 2.0A
83 FW Mercury Vapor Rectifier F 5.0 3.0 -
FW High Vacuum Mercury Vapor
83-V F 5.0 2.0 -
Rectifier
84/6Z4 FW Rectifier H 6.3V 0.5A
117L7GT/117M7GT HW Rectifier-plus Power Pentode H 117V 0.09A -
117N7GT HW Rectifier-plus Power Pentode H 117V 0.09A
117P7GT HW Rectifier-plus Power Pentode H 117V 0.09A
117Z3 HW Rectifier H 117V 0.04A
117Z4GT HW Rectifier H 117V 0.04A
117Z6GT Rectifier-Doubler H 117V 0.075A
866A HW Mercury Vapor Rectifier F 2.5 5.0 -
s
utors included many TV high voltage rectifiers and
nters are building TV sets from scratch. A few
applications of high voltages. Be careful.
efer to use tubes. This page is for them
mplifier. They are listed here as well as on
can contribute this data pleas email it to me.

PIV Iave Ip Base

26KV 0.5mA 50mA Octal

26KV 0.5mA 50mA
26KV 0.5mA 50mA
28KV 0.5mA 50mA
325RMS 45mA N/S
7500 0.5 mA 10 mA 9 pin mini
20KV 0.5mA 45mA 9 pin mini
18KV 1.5mA 80mA 9 pin mini
30KV 1.7mA 88mA Octal
25KV 1.1mA 80mA

1500 250 mA 750 mA Octal

1550V 300mA 1000mA Octal
1400 V 325 mA 1A Octal
1550V N/S 750mA
1550V N/S 750mA
1700 92 mA 1A Octal
3100 150mA
715mA Octal
2170 250Ma
1550V 225mA 675mA
1550V 225mA 675mA Octal
1400V 350mA 1200mA Octal
1400V 100mA 300mA Octal
1400V 100mA 300mA
1400V 125mA 440mA Octal
1400V 125mA 440mA Octal
1400V 350mA 1200mA Octal
4400V 125mA 750mA Octal
1250V 125mA 375mA Octal
5000V 175mA 1100mA 9 pin mini
3000V 175mA 525mA Octal
1000 V 150 mA 450 mA 9 pin mini
 1250 70mA 210mA 7 pin mini
1250V 70mA 245mA Octal
350RMS 50mA N/S
230RMS 60mA N/S
1250V 70mA 180mA Locktal
1250V 100mA 300mA Locktal
4400V 125mA 750mA Octal
3850V 125mA 750mA
N/S 75mA N/S
117RMS 75mA N/S
117RMS 75mA N/S
360V 660mA 7 pin mini
360V 660mA Locktal
235RMS 100mA N/S Octal
N/A 390mA
235RMS 100mA N/S
117RMS 75mA N/S Locktal
117RMS 75mA N/S
235RMS 65mA N/S Octal
N/S 65mA N/S
350V 70mA 420mA
1400V 125mA 440mA 4 pin
1550 450mA 1.0A 4 pin
1400 350mA 525mA 4 pin
1250V 60mA 180mA
350V 75mA 450mA Octal
350V 75mA 450mA Octal
350V 75mA 450mA Octal
330V 90mA 540mA 7 pin mini
350V 90mA 540mA
235RMS 60mA N/S Octal
10,000 0.5A 2.0A 4 pin W top cap
 Gas Filled Glow Discharge Voltage Regula
These are the Zener Diodes of the tube world. Unlike Zener Diodes they can't be manufactured in any volt
Their voltages are determined by the ionization characteristics of the innert gases. That is why there ar

Type Operating Voltage Starting Voltage Minimum Current Maximum Current

0A2 151V 185V 5mA 30mA
0A3 75V 105V 5mA 40mA
0B2 108V 133V 5mA 30mA
0B3 90V 125V 10mA 30mA

115V. If tube is in total

0C2 75V 5mA 30mA
darkness, 145V

0C3 105V 127V 5mA 40mA

0D3 150V 180V 5mA 40mA
5651 82 107 1.5mA 3.5mA
age Regulators
manufactured in any voltage desired.
ses. That is why there are so few.

Regulation Imin to Imax Base

6V 7 pin mini
6.5V Octal
4V 7 pin mini
6V Octal

4.5V 7 pin mini

4V Octal
5.5V Octal
3V 7 pin mini
 Small Signal Diodes
These diodes are used primarily as detectors in radio and television receivers and as AC to DC converters
in vacuum tube voltmeters. They can be used as rectifiers in power supplies if voltage and power are low.

Heater (H), Filament (F)

Other
Function or Max H K Iave
Type H/F V A heater PIV
Configuration Volts (mA)
voltages
6AL5 Duo Diode H 6.3 0.3 3, 12 330 330 9.0
6BC7 Triple Diode H 6.3 0.45 - 200 N/A 12
6BJ7 Triple Diode H 6.3 0.45 - 330 330 1.0
6H6/GT Duo Diode H 6.3 0.3 12 N/A 150 RMS 8.0
7A6 Duo Diode H 6.3 0.15 - 330 150 RMS 8.0
as AC to DC converters
age and power are low.

Ip
Base
(mA)

54 7 pin mini
N/A 9 pin mini
10 9 pin mini
N/A Octal
N/A Loctal
 Single Triodes
Tubes listed on this page contain a single triode in a single envelope. Other types such as duo triodes and tu
A triode is teamed with a diode, a triode with different characteristics, a tetrode, or a pentode, are listed in oth
This was done to keep the lists short. Some tubes are double listed because they are power tubes and triodes s

Heater (H), Filament (F)

Other
Function or Plate Max Plate
Type H/F V A heater Gm
Configuration Dissipation Voltage
voltages
1H4G Medium mu Triode F 2.0 60 mA - N. A. 180 900
2A3 Power Triode F 2.5 2.5 - 16.5 300 5250
6AB4 RF Triode H 6.3 0.15 - 2.5 300 5500
6AF4 UHF Triode H 6.3 0.225 2 2.25 150 6600
6AH4GT Power Triode H 6.3 0.75 - 7.5 500 4500
6AN4 UHF Triode H 6.3 0.225 - 4.0 300 10000
6BC4 UHF Triode H 6.3 0.225 - 2.5 300 10000
6BK4C HV Beam Triode H 6.3 0.2 - 40 27,000 2000
6BN4 VHF Triode H 6.3 0.2 2,3 2.2 275 6800
6C4 Triode H 6.3 0.15 - 3.5 300 2200
6C5 Triode H 6.3 0.3 - 2.5 300 2000
6CK4 Power Triode H 6.3 1.25 - 12 550 5500
6ER5 VHF Triode H 6.3 0.18 2, 3 2.2 250 10500
6FH5 VHF Triode H 6.3 0.2 2, 3 2.2 150 9000
6FQ5 VHF High Gm Triode H 6.3 0.18 2, 3 2.5 200 12000
6GK5 VHF High Gm Triode H 6.3 0.18 2, 3 2.5 200 15000
6GW5 VHF High Gm Triode H 6.3 0.19 2, 3, 4 2.5 200 15000
6J5 Triode H 6.3 0.3 12 2.5 300 2600
6K5GT Triode H 6.3V 0.3A - N. A. 250V 1400
6L5G Triode H 6.3V 0.15A - N. A. 250V 1900
6P5GT Triode H 6.3V 0.3A - N. A. N/A 1900
6S4/A Power Triode H 6.3V 0.6A - 7.5 500 4500
10 Power Triode F 7.5 1.25 - N. A. 425 1600
12B4 Power Triode H 12.6 CT 0.3 - 6.0 550 6300
26 Medium mu Triode F 1.5 1.05 - N. A. 180 1150
27 Medium mu Triode H 2.5 1.75 - N. A. 250 975
30 Medium mu Triode F 2.0 60 mA - N. A. 180 900
31 Power Triode F 2.0 0.13 - N. A. 180 1050
37 Medium mu Triode H 6.3 0.3 - N. A. 250 1100
40 Medium mu Triode F 5.0 0.25 - N. A. 180 200
45 Power Triode F 2.5 1.5 - N. A. 250 2050
56 Medium mu Triode H 2.5 1.0 - N. A. 250 1450
71A Power Triode F 5.0 0.25 - N. A. 180 1700
76 Medium mu Triode H 6.3 0.3 - N. A. 250 1450
833A RF Power Triode F N/A N/A - 300 3000 N/A
uch as duo triodes and tubes in which
pentode, are listed in other tables.
ower tubes and triodes such as the 2A3.

µ Rp Base

9.3 10300 Octal

4.2 800 4 Pin
60 10.9 k 7 Pin Mini
15 2270 7 Pin Mini
8 1780 Octal
70 7k 7 Pin Mini
48 4.8 k 7 Pin Mini
N/A N/A Octal W Top cap
43 6300 7 Pin Mini
17 7.7 k 7 Pin Mini
20 10 k Octal
6.6 1200 Octal
80 8k 7 Pin Mini
50 5600 7 Pin Mini
74 6300 7 Pin Mini
78 5400 7 Pin Mini
70 5800 7 Pin Mini
20 7.7 k Octal
70 50K Octal
17 9K Octal
17 9k N/A
16 3600 9 Pin Mini
9.6 6k 4 pin
6.5 1030 9 Pin Mini
8.3 7300 4 pin
9 9250 5 pin
9.3 10300 4 pin
3.8 3600 4 pin
9.2 8400 5 pin
30 150 k 4 pin
3.5 1700 4 pin
13.8 9500 5 pin
3.0 1750 4 pin
13.8 9500 5 pin
35 N/A 4 pin clamps
 Triodes with one or mor
Many triodes have one, two, or three, diodes in the same envelope. These are intended for use as d
low current ratings ranging from 1 to 5 mA. The voltage rating is rarely stated. It is recommende

Heater (H), Filament (F)

Other
Plate
Type Function or Configuration H/F V A heater
Dissipation
voltages
1H5GT Triode/Diode F 1.4 50 mA - N. A.
1LH4 Triode/Diode F 1.4 50 mA - N. A.
6AQ6 Triode Duo Diode H 6.3 0.15 - N. A.
6AT6 Triode Duo Diode H 6.3 0.3 - 0.5
6AV6 Triode Duo Diode H 6.3 0.3 12 N. A.
6BF6 Triode/Diode H 6.3 0.3 12 N. A.
6BJ8 Triode 2 Diodes H 6.3 0.6 - 4.0
6BN8 Triode Duo Diode H 6.3 0.6 - 1.7
6CN7 Hi mu Triode Duo Diode H 6.3 CT 0.3 8 1.0
6FM8 Duo Diode Triode H 6.3 0.45 - 1.1
6Q7(G Hi mu Triode Duo Diode H 6.3V 0.3A -
6R7(G/GT Medium mu Triode Duo Diode H 6.3V 0.3A -
6S8GT Triode + 3 Diodes H 6.3V 0.3A 12 N. A.
6SQ7 Duo Diode Triode H 6.3 0.3 12 N. A.
6T4 UHF Triode plus two Diodes H 6.3 0.225 2 3.5
6T8 Triode + 3 Diodes H 6.3 0.45 5, 19 1.0
7B6 Duo Diode Triode H 6.3 0.3 14 N. A.
7C6 Duo Diode Triode H 6.3 0.15 - N. A.
12AD6 Medium mu Triode Duo Diode H 12.6 0.15 - N. A.
12AJ6 Duo Diode Triode H 12.6 0.15 - N. A.
12BR7 Duo Diode Triode H 12.6 CT 0.225 9 2.5

12DV7 Duo Diode Triode H 12.6 CT 0.15 - N. A.

12EL6 Duo Diode Triode H 12.6 0.15 - N. A.
12FK6 Duo Diode Triode H 12.6 0.15 - N. A.
12FM6 Duo Diode Triode H 12.6 0.15 - N. A.
55 Duo Diode Triode H 2.5 1.0 - N. A.

75 Duo Diode Triode H 6.3 0.3 - N. A.

85 Duo Diode Triode H 6.3 0.3 - N. A.

h one or more diodes
hese are intended for use as detectors in radio or television receivers. The diodes have very
rely stated. It is recommended that these diodes not be used to rectify power line voltage.

Max
Plate Gm µ Rp Base Notes
Voltage
90 275 65 240 K Octal
90 275 65 240 k Loctal
300 1200 70 58 k 7 Pin Mini Two diodes share cathode with Triode.
300 1200 70 5800 7 Pin Mini Two diodes share cathode with Triode.
300 1600 100 62.5 k 7 Pin Mini Two diodes share cathode with Triode.
250 1900 16 8500 7 Pin Mini Two diodes share cathode with Triode.
330 2800 20 7150 9 Pin Mini Three Separate Cathodes.
330 2500 70 28 k 9 Pin Mini Three Separate Cathodes.
One cathode for the Triode, another for the
300 1200 70 58 k 9 Pin Mini
two Diodes.
330 1200 70 58 k 9 Pin Mini Three Separate Cathodes.
250V 1200 70 58K
250V 1900 16 8.5K Octal
250V 1100 100 91K Octal Two diodes share cathode with Triode.
250 1175 100 85 k Octal Two diodes share cathode with Triode.
200 7000 13 1860 Octal Common Cathode.
300 1200 70 58 k 9 Pin Mini Two diodes share cathode with Triode.
250 1100 100 91 k Loctal Two diodes share cathode with Triode.
250 1000 100 100 k Loctal Two diodes share cathode with Triode.
30 1000 15 15 k 7 Pin Mini Two diodes share cathode with Triode.
30 1200 55 45 k 7 Pin Mini Two diodes share cathode with Triode.
Two diodes have their own cathode. Diode
300 5500 60 10.9 k 9 Pin Mini
PIV = 300 v, Ip = 60 mA.
One cathode for the Triode, another for the
16 750 14 19 k 9 Pin Mini
two Diodes.
30 1200 55 45 k 7 Pin Mini Two diodes share cathode with Triode.
16 1200 7.4 6200 7 Pin Mini Two diodes share cathode with Triode.
30 1300 10 7700 7 Pin Mini Two diodes share cathode with Triode.
6 pin W Top
250 1100 8.3 7500 Common Cathode.
cap
6 pin W Top
250 1175 100 85 k Common Cathode.
cap
6 pin W Top
250 1100 8.3 7500 Common Cathode.
cap
 Duo Identical Triod
The popular 12A_7 series of tubes are not the only duo identic
Dissimilar duo triodes are on a separate page to make th

Heater (H), Filament (F)

Other Plate Max

Function or
Type H/F V A heater Dissipation Plate
Configuration
voltages (Watts) Voltage
6AQ8 /
VHF Duo Triode H 6.3 0.435 - 2.5 300
ECC85
6AS7G Duo Power Triode H 6.3 2.5 - 13 250
6BC8 Duo Triode H 6.3 0.4 4 2.0 250
6BK7 RF Duo Triode H 6.3 0.45 5 2.7 300
6BL7 Duo Triode H 6.3 1.5 - 12 Each Plate 250
6BQ7 Duo Triode H 6.3 0.4 4, 5 2.0 250
6BS8 VHF Duo Triode H 6.3 0.4 - 2.0 150
One Plate 12,
6BX7GT Duo Triode H 6.3 1.5 - 250
Both Plates 10
6BZ7 VHF Duo Triode H 6.3 0.4 4, 5 2.0 250
Semi-Remote Cutoff
6BZ8 H 6.3 0.4 4 2.2 250
duo Triode
6CW7 / Medium-Mu Twin
ECC84 Triode
Medium mu Duo One Plate 5,
6CG7 H 6.3 0.6 8 450
Triode Both Plates 7.5
6DJ8 /
6922 / VHF Duo Triode H 6.3 0.365 7 1.8 130
ECC88
6DT8 VHF Duo Triode H 6.3 0.3 12 2.5 300
6ES8 VHF Duo Triode H 6.3 0.365 4, 5 1.8 130
Audio Amplifier Phase
6EU7 H 6.3 0.30 - 1.2 330
inverter
6EV7 Duo Triode H 6.3 0.6 - 2.5 300
2.0 one plate, 5.0
6EZ8 Triple Triode H 6.3 0.45 - 330
all three.
4.0 one plate, 5.7
6FQ7 Duo Triode H 6.3 0.6 8 330
both plates

6GM8 / Medium-Mu Twin

ECC86 Triode

2.0 one plate, 5.0

6GY8 Triple Triode H 6.3 0.45 - 330
all three.
6J6 Duo Triode H 6.3V 0.45A - 1.5 300
Direct Coupled
6N6G H 6.3 0.8 - N. A. 300
Power Triode
6N7/GT Duo Power Triode H 6.3V 0.8A - 5.5 300V
6SC7 Duo Triode H 6.3 0.3 12 N. A. 250
6SL7 Duo Triode H 6.3 0.3 12 1.0 250
5.0 one plate, 7.5
6SN7 Duo Triode H 6.3 0.6 8, 12 450
Both plates.
7F7 High mu Duo Triode H 6.3 0.3 14 1.0 250
7F8 Duo Triode H 6.3 0.6 14 2.5 Per Section 300
Medium mu Duo
7N7 H 6.3 0.6 14 2.5 Per Section 300
Triode
12AD7 High mu Duo Triode H 12.6 CT 0.225 - 1.0 300
12AT7 /
Duo Triode H 12.6 CT 0.15 - 2.5 300
ECC81
12AU7 / 2.75 one plate,
Duo Triode H 12.6 CT 0.15 7, 9 300
ECC82 5.5 both plates
12AV7 Duo Triode H 12.6 CT 0.225 - 2.7 Per Section 300
12AX7 /
7025 / Duo Triode H 12.6 CT 0.15 6 1.0 300
ECC83
12AY7 /
Duo Triode H 12.6 CT 0.15 - 1.5 300
6072
12AZ7 Duo Triode H 12.6 CT 0.225 - 2.5 300
12BH7 Duo Triode H 12.6 CT 0.3 - 3.5 Per Section 300
Twin Double Plate
12FQ8 H 12.6 0.15 - 0.5 330
Triode
12U7 LV Duo Triode H 12.6 CT 0.15 - N. A. 30
High mu Duo Power
19 F 2.0 0.26 - N. A. 135
Triode
High mu Duo Power
53 H 2.5 2.0 - 5.5 300V
Triode
79 Power Triode H 6.3 0.6 - 11.5 250
5751 High mu Duo Triode
6922 / High Frequency duo
E89CC Triode
entical Triodes
s are not the only duo identical triodes in the world.
a separate page to make them easier to find.

Gm µ Rp Base Notes

6000 58 9700 9 Pin Mini

7140 2 280 Octal
6200 35 5.6 k 9 Pin Mini
9300 43 4600 9 Pin Mini
7000 15 2150 Octal
6400 38 5900 9 Pin Mini
7200 36 5.0 k 9 Pin Mini
7600 10 1300 Octal
6800 36 5300 9 Pin Mini
8000 45 5600 9 Pin Mini Used as cascode RF amplifier in TV tuners

2600 20 7700 9 Pin Mini

12500 33 2600 9 Pin Mini

5500 60 10900 9 Pin Mini

12500 34 2700 9 Pin Mini

1250 100 80 k 9 Pin Mini

5200 60 11500 9 Pin Mini

4200 57 13.6 k 9 Pin Mini Cathodes 1 and 2 tied to one side of heater.

3000 20 6700 9 Pin Mini

4500 63 14 k 9 Pin Mini Grid 1 and Cathode 3 tied to one side of heater.
5300 38 7.1K 7 Pin Mini Common Cathode
2400 58 24 k Octal
3200 35 11.0K Octal
1325 70 53 k Octal Common Cathode
1600 70 44 k Octal
2600 20 7700 Octal
1600 70 44 k Loctal
2600 20 7700 Loctal
2600 20 7700 Loctal
1600 100 62500 9 Pin Mini
5500 60 10.9 k 9 Pin Mini

2200 17 7.7 k 9 Pin Mini

8500 41 4.8 k 9 Pin Mini

1600 100 62.5 k 9 Pin Mini

1750 40 22.9 k 9 Pin Mini

5500 60 10.9 k 9 Pin Mini
3100 16.5 5300 9 Pin Mini
Two triodes each with two plates. Could be used as
1250 95 76 k 9 pin mini
a balanced modulator. Common Cathode.
1600 20 12.5 k 9 Pin Mini
N.A. N.A. N.A. 6 pin

3200 35 11.0K 7 pin

N/A N/A N/A 6 pin
 Duo Dissimilar Triodes
While there are only ten tubes listed on this page that's nine more than I thought there were

Heater (H), Filament (F)

Other Plate Max

Function or
Type H/F V A heater Triode Dissipation Plate
Configuration
voltages (Watts) Voltage
1 1.25 500
6CM7 Duo Triode H 6.3 0.6 8
2 5.5 500
1 1.25 500
6CS7 Duo Triode H 6.3 0.6 8
2 6.5 500
1 1.0 350
6CY7 Duo Triode H 6.3 0.75 8, 11
2 5.5 350
1 1.5 330
6DE7 Duo Triode H 6.3 0.9 10, 13, 19
2 7.0 275
1 1.0 330
6DR7 Duo Triode H 6.3 0.9 10, 13
2 7.0 275
1 1.0 350
6EA7 Duo Triode H 6.3 1.05 -
2 10 550
1 1.5 330
6EM7 Duo Triode H 6.3 0.925 10, 13
2 10 330
1 1.5 330
6EW7 Duo Triode H 6.3 0.9 10
2 10 330
1 1.5 330
6FD7 Duo Triode H 6.3 0.9 13
2 10 330
1 1.0 165
6JK8 FM Osc Mixer H 6.3 0.4 8, 17
2 2.0 200
12DW7 / AF Amplifier and 1 1.2 330
H 12.6 CT 0.15 -
ECC832 Phase Inverter 2 3.3 330
des
than I thought there were.

Gm µ Rp Base

2000 21 10500
9 pin mini
4400 18 4100
2200 17.0 7700
9 pin mini
4500 15.5 3450
1300 68 52 k
9 pin mini
5400 5 920
2000 17.5 8750
9 pin mini
6500 6.0 925
1600 64 40 k
9 pin mini
6500 6.0 925
2200 66 30 k
Octal
6000 5.5 920
1600 68 40 k
Octal
7200 5.4 750
2000 17.5 8750
9 pin mini
7500 6.0 800
1600 64 40k
9 pin mini
7500 6.0 800
6800 55 8000
9 pin mini
13000 70 5400
1600 100 62.5 k
9 pin mini
2200 17 7700
 Tetrodes
These are not beam tetrodes but tubes that actually have only 2 grids. The list would be short bu
These tubes were designed for use in car radios that did not require a vibrator to produce 200 vo
12 volt tubes, space charge and those designated as "LV" (low voltage). In a space charge tub
at grid 2. A low voltage tetrode is biased in the normal way for a tetrode with 12 v
Some of these have diodes or triodes in the same envelope. There are so few of these

Heater (H), Filament (F)

Other Max Max

Function or
Type H/F V A heater Plate Plate
configuration
voltages Watts Volts
Remote Cutoff
1D5GT F 2.0 60 mA - N. A. 180
Tetrode

2.5 Both
6C9 VHF Duo Tetrode H 6.3 0.4 17 250
Plates

Semi-remote Cutoff
6CL8 H 6.3 0.45 5, 9, 19 2.8 300
Tetrode Plus Triode
Sharp Cutoff VHF
6CQ8 H 6.3 0.45 5 3.2 330
Tetrode Plus Triode
6CY5 VHF Tetrode H 6.3 0.2 2, 3, 4 2.0 180
6EA5 VHF Tetrode H 6.3 0.2 2, 3 3.25 250
6EV5 VHF Tetrode H 6.3 0.2 2, 3 3.25 275
Space Charge
12AL8 H 12.6 0.55 - N. A. 30
Tetrode plus Triode
LV Tetrode plus 2
12DK7 H 12.6 0.5 - 0.5 30
Diodes
Space Charge
12DL8 H 12.6 0.55 - N. A. 30
Tetrode plus 2 Diodes
Space Charge
12DS7 H 12.6 0.4 - N. A. 16
Tetrode plus 2 Diodes
LV Tetrode plus 2
12DU7 H 12.6 0.25 - N. A. 16
Diodes
Space Charge
12DV8 H 12.6 0.375 - N. A. 16
Tetrode plus 2 Diodes
Tetrode N. A. 16
12DY8 LV Tetrode plus Triode H 12.6 0.35
Triode N. A. 16
12EM6 LV Tetrode plus Diode H 12.6 0.5 - 0.5 30
LV Tetrode plus 2
12J8 H 12.6 0.325 - N. A. 30
Diodes
Space Charge
12K5 H 12.6 0.4 - N. A. 30
Tetrode
24A sharp cutoff Tetrode H 2.5 1.25 - N. A. 275
32 Sharp cutoff Tetrode F 2.0 60 mA - N. A. 180
35-51 Remote cutoff Tetrode H 2.5 1.75 - N. A. 275
36 sharp cutoff Tetrode H 6.3 0.3 - N. A. 250
 Tetrodes
y 2 grids. The list would be short but for the tubes that can operate with 12 volts on their plates.
require a vibrator to produce 200 volts or so from a 12 volt battery. There are two types of these
(low voltage). In a space charge tube grid 1 has 12 volts applied to it and the signal is injected
e normal way for a tetrode with 12 volts on grid 2 and the signal applied to grid 1.
envelope. There are so few of these that making a separate chart would be pointless.

Max
Screen Gm Rp Base Type Notes
Volts

67.5 750 1.0 M Octal

Tube has a standard 9 pin mini base but with pin 10 in the
125 8000 100 k 10 pin mini middle. Some sockets have a rivet in the center which with a
little enlargement will except the 10th pin.

150 5800 100 k 9 pin mini Triode mu = 40, Rp = 5 k, has separate cathode.

165 5800 140 k 9 pin mini Triode mu = 40, Rp = 5 k, has separate cathode.
90 8000 100 k 7 pin mini
150 8000 150 k 7 pin mini
150 8800 150 k 7 pin mini
16 G1 15000 480 9 pin mini Triode mu = 13, Rp = 13 k, has separate cathode.

30 5000 4000 9 pin mini

16 G1 15000 480 9 pin mini

16 G1 16000 500 9 pin mini Diodes and Tetrode have common cathode.

16 6200 6000 9 pin mini Diodes and Tetrode have common cathode.
Two diodes have common cathode. Tetrode has separate
16 G1 8500 900 9 pin mini
cathode
16 6000 5k
9 pin mini Separate cathodes.
- 2000 10 k
30 5000 4000 9 pin mini Common cathode.
Two diodes have common cathode. Tetrode has separate
30 5500 6000 9 pin mini
cathode
16 15000 480 7 pin mini
90 1050 600 k 5 pin
N. A. 650 1M 4 pin
90 1050 N. A. 5 pin
90 1080 550 k 5 pin
 SHARP CUTOFF PENTODES
In order to keep this list from being too long it has been restricted to sharp cutoff pentodes onl
Remote and semi-remote cutoff pentodes, power pentodes, pentodes with triodes, and pentodes with
may be found in other lists.

Heater (H), Filament (F)

Max Plate Max Plate

Function or Other heater
Type H/F V A Dissipation Voltage
configuration voltages
(watts) (volts)

Sharp Cutoff
1L4 F 1.4 50mA - N. A. 90
Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
1LN5 F 1.4 50 mA - N. A. 90
RF Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
1N5GT F 1.4 50 mA - N. A. 90
RF Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
1U4 F 1.4 50 mA - 0.7 110
RF Pentode

Pentode Power
3Q4 F 2.8 CT 50 mA - N. A. 90
Amplifier

Beam Power
3Q5GT F 2.8 CT 50 mA - N. A. 110
Amplifier

Pentode Power
3S4 F 2.8 CT 50 mA - N. A. 90
Amplifier

Pentode Power
3V4 F 2.8 CT 50 mA - N. A. 90
Amplifier

Sharp Cutoff
6AC7 H 6.3 0.45 - 3.02 300
Pentode
Sharp cutoff
6AG5 H 6.3 0.3 - 2.0 300
RF Pentode
Pentode Video
6AG7 H 6.3 0.65 - 9.0 300
Amplifier
Sharp cutoff
6AH6 H 6.3 0.45 - 3.2 300
RF Pentode
High
6AK5 Frequency H 6.3 0.175 - 1.7 180
Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
6AU6 H 6.3 0.3 12 3.5 330
Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
6BC5 H 6.3 0.3 - 2.0 300
RF Pentode
 Sharp Cutoff
6BH6 H 6.3 0.15 - 3 300
RF Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
6CB6 H 6.3 0.3 - 2.3 330
RF Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
6DE6 H 6.3 0.3 - 2.3 300
Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
6DK6 H 6.3 0.3 3, 4, & 12 2.3 300
Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
6EJ7 H 6.3 0.3 3, & 4 2.5 250
Pentode
VHF Sharp
6EW6 cutoff IF H 6.3 0.4 4, 5, & 15 3.1 330
Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
6J7/GT H 6.3 0.3 12 2.75 300
Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
6SH7 H 6.3 0.3 12 3 300
RF Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
6SJ7 H 6.3 0.3 12 2.5 300
RF Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
7AG7 H 6.3 0.15 - N. A. 250
Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
7C7 H 6.3 0.15 14 N. A. 250
Pentode
Pentode Video
12BV7 H 12.6 CT 0.3 - 6.25 300
Amplifier
Pentode Video
12BY7 H 12.6 CT 0.3 - 6.5 300
Amplifier
Sharp Cutoff
12CN5 H 12.6 0.45 - N. A. 16
Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
12CX6 H 12.6 0.15 - N. A. 33
Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
12EK6 H 12.6 0.19 - N. A. 16
Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
15 H 2.0 0.22 - N. A. 135
Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
57 H 2.5 1.0 - 2.75 300
Pentode
Sharp Cutoff
77 H 6.3 0.3 2.75 300
Pentode
Low-noise
6267 H 6.3 0.2 - 1.0 300
Audio Pentode
Low-noise
7543 H 6.3 0.3 - 3 300
Audio Pentode
NTODES
o sharp cutoff pentodes only.
h triodes, and pentodes with diodes,

Max Screen
Base
Voltage Gm Rp
Type
(volts)

90 1025 350 k 7 pin Mini

90 800 1.1 M Loctal

90 750 1.5 M Octal

110 900 1.5 M 7 pin Mini

90 2000 N. A. 7 pin Mini

110 2000 100 k Octal

67.5 1500 1.0 M 7 pin Mini

90 2000 N. A. 7 pin Mini

150 9000 1.0 M Octal

150 5000 800 k 7 pin Mini

300 11000 130 k Octal

150 11000 3.6 k 7 pin Mini

140 5100 500 k 7 pin Mini

165 5200 1.0 M 7 pin Mini

150 6000 800 k 7 pin Mini

150 4600 1.4 M 7 pin Mini

165 6200 600 k 7 pin Mini

150 8000 250 k 7 pin Mini

150 9800 350 k 7 pin Mini

250 15000 350 k 9 pin mini

165 14000 200 k 7 pin Mini

125 1650 150 k Octal

150 4000 350 k Octal

125 1575 700 k Octal

250 4200 1.0 M Loctal

100 1300 2.0 M Loctal

175 13000 85 k 9 pin mini

180 11000 93 k 9 pin mini

16 3800 40 k 7 pin Mini

33 3100 40 k 7 pin Mini

16 4200 50 k 7 pin Mini

67.5 750 800 k 5 pin

6 pin W
125 1650 150 k
Top Cap
6 pin W
100 1650 150 k
Top Cap
200 1800 2.5 k 9 pin mini

150 5200 1.0 M 7 pin Mini

 REMOTE AND SEMI-REMOTE CUTOFF PENTODES

Semi-remote cutoff pentodes are included in this list because a separate list of them would show only 3 t
Remote cutoff tubes are used in IF and RF amplifiers in receivers which employ AGC.
Semi-remote cutoff pentodes are usually used in RF amplifiers for better sensitivity.

Heater (H), Filament (F)

Other Max Plate Max Plate Max Screen

Function or
Type H/F V A heater Dissipation Voltage Voltage
configuration
voltages (watts) (volts) (volts)

Remote Cutoff
1A4-P F 2.0 60 mA - N. A. 180 67.5
RF Pentode
Remote Cutoff
1D5-GP F 2.0 60 mA - N. A. 180 67.5
Pentode
Remote Cutoff
1LG5 F 1.4 50 mA - N. A. 90 v 90V
Pentode
Remote Cutoff
1P5-GT F 1.4 50 mA - N. A. 90 90
Pentode
Remote Cutoff
1T4 F 1.4 50 mA - N. A. 90 90
RF Pentode
Remote Cutoff
6BA6 H 6.3 0.30 A 12 3.4 330 125
RF Pentode
Remote Cutoff
6BD6 H 6.3 0.30 A 12 N. A. 250 100
RF Pentode
Remote Cutoff
6BJ6 H 6.3 0.15 A 3.0 300 150
RF Pentode
Semi-Remote
6BZ6 Cutoff H 6.3 0.30A 2.3 330 165
Pentode
Semi-Remote
6EH7 Cutoff H 6.3 0.30 A 3, & 4 2.5 250 250
Pentode
VHF Semi-
6GM6 Remote Cutoff H 6.3 0.40 A 4, & 5 3.1 330 165
IF Pentode
Remote Cutoff
6K7/G/GT H 6.3 0.30 A 12 2.75 300 125
RF Pentode
Remote Cutoff
6S7/G H 6.3 0.15 A - 2.5 250 100
Pentode
Semi-Remote
6SG7/GT Cutoff H 6.3 0.30 A 12 N. A. 250 150
Pentode
Remote Cutoff
6SK7/GT H 6.3 0.30 A 12 4.4 250 100
RF Pentode
Remote Cutoff
6U7 H 6.3 0.3 - 2.25 250 100
Pentode
 Remote Cutoff
7A7 H 6.3 0.30 A 14 N. A. 250 100
RF Pentode

Remote Cutoff
7B7 H 6.3 0.15 A - 2.25 300 100
RF Pentode

Remote Cutoff
12AC6 H 12.6 0.15 A - N. A. 30 30
Pentode

Remote Cutoff
12AF6 H 12.6 0.15 A - N. A. 16 16
Pentode
Semi-Remote
12BL6 Cutoff H 12.6 0.15 A - N. A. 30 30
Pentode
Remote Cutoff
12DZ6 H 12.6 0.19 A - N. A. 16 16
Pentode
Remote Cutoff
34 F 2.0 60 mA - N. A. 180 67.5
Pentode
Remote Cutoff
39-44 H 6.3 0.3 - N. A. 250 90
Pentode
Remote Cutoff
58 H 2.5 1.0 - 2.25 250 100
Pentode
Remote Cutoff
78 H 6.3 0.3 - 2.75 300 125
Pentode
 PENTODES

them would show only 3 tubes.

which employ AGC.
or better sensitivity.

Gm Rp Base Type

4 pin W Top
750 1.0 M
cap
750 1.0 M Octal

1150 500 k Loctal

750 800 k Octal

900 500 k 7 pin Mini

4400 1.0 M 7 pin Mini

2000 700 k 7 pin Mini

3600 1.3 M 7 pin Mini

8000 260 k 7 pin Mini

12500 500 k 9 pin mini

13000 200 k 7 pin Mini

1650 150 k Octal

1750 1.0 M Octal

4000 1.0 M Octal

2000 800 k Octal

2000 800 k Octal

2000 800 k Loctal

1750 750 k Loctal

750 500 k 7 pin Mini

1250 300 k 7 pin Mini

1350 500 k 7 pin Mini

3800 25 k 7 pin Mini

4 pin W Top
620 1M
cap
5 pin W Top
1050 1M
cap
6 pin W top
2000 800 k
cap
6 pin W top
1650 150 k
cap
 Pentodes/Diode
The 117L7 etc are doubly listed under rectifiers and power
The diodes in the tubes in this list are low current low volta

Heater (H), Filament (F)

Max Plate
Function or Other heater
Type H/F V A Dissipation
configuration voltages
(watts)
Semi-Remote Cutoff
1DN5 F 1.4 50 mA - N. A.
Pentode/Diode
Sharp Cutoff
1S5 F 1.4 50 mA - N. A.
Pentode/Diode
Sharp Cutoff
1U5 F 1.4 50 mA - N. A.
Pentode/Diode
Sharp Cutoff
6AM8 H 6.3 0.45 - 2.8
Pentode/Diode
Sharp Cutoff
6AS8 H 6.3 0.45 - 2.5
Pentode/Diode
Remote Cutoff
6B7/S H 6.3 0.3 2 2.25
Pentode/Duo Diode
Remote Cutoff
6B8 H 6.3 0.3 - 2.25
Pentode/Duo Diode
Sharp Cutoff
6BW8 H 6.3 0.45 - 3.0
Pentode/Duo Diode
Sharp Cutoff
6BY8 H 6.3 0.6 - 3.0
Pentode/Diode
Semi-remote Cutoff
6EQ7 H 6.3 0.3 12, 20 3.0
Pentode/Diode
Sharp Cutoff Pentode
6ET7 H 6.3 0.75 8 5.0
Duo Diode
Sharp Cutoff Pentode
6HJ8 H 6.3 0.45 - 3.2
Diode
Remote Cutoff
6SF7 H 6.3 0.3 12 3.5
Pentode/Diode
Remote Cutoff
12F8 H 12.6 0.15 - N. A.
Pentode Duo Diode
todes/Diodes
under rectifiers and power amplifiers not in this list.
list are low current low voltage for use as detectors.

Max Plate
Max Screen
Voltage Gm Rp Base Type Note
Voltage (volts)
(volts)

67.5 67.5 630 600 k 7 Pin Mini

90 90 720 500 k 7 pin Mini

90 90 720 500 k 7 pin Mini

300 150 7000 600 k 9 pin Mini Diode has separat cathode.

300 150 6200 300 k 9 pin Mini Diode has separat cathode.
7 Pin W Top
300 125 1125 600 k Common cathode.
Cap
300 125 1125 600 k Octal Common cathode.

300 150 5200 250 9 pin Mini Diodes have their own cathode.

300 150 5200 1000 9 pin Mini Diode has separat cathode.

300 150 3800 250 k 9 pin Mini Common cathode.

330 165 11500 60 k 9 pin Mini Diodes have their own cathode.

330 165 9300 200 k 9 pin Mini Diode has separat cathode.

300 100 2050 700 k Octal No base diagram found.

30 30 1000 330 k 9 pin Mini Common cathode.

 Pentode/Triodes
My impression from paging through the tube manual is that there are a lot of pen
The 12FR8 is listed here because it is the only one

Heater (H), Filament (F)

Other Max Plate Max Plate

Function or Section
Type H/F V A Heater Dissipation Voltage
configuration Data
Voltages (watts) (volts)
Medium mu Triode Triode 2.6 300
6AN8 H 6.3 0.45 5
Sharp cutoff Pentode Pentode 2.0 300
Medium mu Triode Triode 1.5 250
6AT8 H 6.3 0.45 5
Sharp cutoff Pentode Pentode 2.0 250
Medium mu Triode Triode 2.5 300
6AU8 H 6.3 0.6 8
Sharp cutoff Pentode Pentode 3.0 300
High mu Triode Sharp Triode 1.0 300
6AW8 H 6.3 0.6 8
Cutoff Pentode Pentode 3.25 300
Medium mu Triode Triode 2.7 300
6AX8 H 6.3 0.45 -
Sharp cutoff Pentode Pentode 2.8 300
Medium mu Triode Triode 2.0 300
6BA8 H 6.3 0.6 -
Sharp cutoff Pentode Pentode 3.25 300
Medium mu Triode Triode 2.5 300
6BE8 H 6.3 0.45 5
Sharp cutoff Pentode Pentode 2.8 300
Medium mu Triode Triode 2.5 300
6BH8 H 6.3 0.6 8
Sharp cutoff Pentode Pentode 3.0 300
Medium mu Triode Triode 1.5 100
6BL8 H 6.3 0.45 -
Sharp cutoff Pentode Pentode 1.7 170
6BM8 / High mu Triode Power Triode 1.0 300
H 6.3 0.78 -
ECL82 Pentode Pentode 7.0 600
Medium mu Triode Triode 2.5 330
6BR8 H 6.3 0.45 5
Sharp cutoff Pentode Pentode 3.0 330
Medium mu VHF Triode 1.7 275
6CG8 Triode Sharp Cutoff H 6.3 0.45 5
Pentode 2.3 275
Pentode
Medium mu Triode Triode 2.8 330
6CU8 H 6.3 0.45 -
Sharp cutoff Pentode Pentode 2.3 330
Medium mu Triode Triode 2.0 330
6CX8 H 6.3 0.75 8
Sharp cutoff Pentode Pentode 5.0 330
6DX8 / High-Mu Triode / Triode
ECL84 Sharp-CutOff Pentode Pentode
Medium mu Triode Triode 2.5 330
6EA8 H 6.3 0.45 5, 19
Sharp cutoff Pentode Pentode 3.1 330
High mu Triode Sharp Triode 1.0 330
6EB8 H 6.3 0.75 8
Cutoff Pentode Pentode 5.0 330
Medium mu Triode Triode 2.5 330
6FG7 H 6.3 0.45 5
Sharp cutoff Pentode Pentode 3.0 330
Medium mu Triode Triode 2.5 330
6GH8 H 6.3 0.45 5
Sharp cutoff Pentode
6GH8 H 6.3 0.45 5
Sharp cutoff Pentode Pentode 2.5 350
High mu Triode Sharp Triode 1.0 330
6GN8 H 6.3 0.75 8, 10
Cutoff Pentode Pentode 5.0 330
6GW8 / Medium-Mu Triode / Triode 0.5 300
ECL86 Sharp-CutOff Pentode Pentode 9 550
High mu Triode Sharp Triode 1.0 330
6HF8 H 6.3 0.75 10
Cutoff Pentode Pentode 5.0 330
High mu Triode Sharp Triode 1.0 300
6HZ8 H 6.3 1.125 -
Cutoff Pentode Pentode 8.0 330
High mu Triode Sharp Triode 1.0 300
6JE8 H 6.3 0.78 8, 11
Cutoff Pentode Triode 5.0 330
Low mu Triode + Triode (=6F7)
6P7G H 6.3V 0.3A -
remote cutoff pentode Triode
6U8 / Medium mu Triode Triode 2.7 330
H 6.3 0.45 5, 9
ECF82 Sharp cutoff Pentode Pentode 2.8 300
Medium mu Triode Triode 1.5 250
6X8 H 6.3 0.45 5
Sharp cutoff Pentode Pentode 2.0 250
Medium mu Triode Triode N/A 16
12EC8 H 12.6 0.225 -
Sharp cutoff Pentode Pentode N/A 16

Triode N/A 16
Diode, Low mu Triode,
12FR8 and Sharp Cutoff H 12.6 0.32 -
Pentode
Pentode N/A 16
de/Triodes
that there are a lot of pentode/triodes and that impression is right.
because it is the only one of its kind.

Max Screen Common

Gm µ Rp Base Type Notes.
Voltage (volts) Cathode

- 3300 19 5750 Suppressor tied to

No 9 pin mini
150 6200 - 300 k pentode cathode.
- 5800 40 6900 Suppressor brought out
Yes 9 pin mini
125 4600 - 750 k to pin 8.
- 5600 40 7200 Suppressor tied to
No 9 pin mini
150 8000 - 140 k pentode cathode.
- 4000 70 17.5 k Suppressor tied to
No 9 pin mini
150 9000 - 400 k pentode cathode.
- 8500 40 5k Suppressor tied to
No 9 pin mini
150 4800 - 400 k pentode cathode.
- 2700 18 6700 Suppressor tied to
No 9 pin mini
150 9000 - 400 k pentode cathode.
- 8500 40 5k Suppressor tied to triode
No 9 pin mini
150 5200 - 400 k cathode.
- 3300 17 5150 Suppressor tied to
No 9 pin mini
150 7000 - 150 k pentode cathode.
- 3000 20 6.7 k Suppressor tied to
No 9 pin mini
170 6200 - 400 k pentode cathode.
- 2500 70 28 k Suppressor tied to
No 9 pin mini
200 6400 9.5 200 k pentode cathode.
- 7500 40 5300 Suppressor tied to
No 9 pin mini
165 5000 - 200 k pentode cathode.
- 5800 40 6900 Suppressor tied to
Yes 9 pin mini
125 4600 - 750 k cathode.
- 5800 24 4100 Suppressor tied to
No 9 pin mini
165 7800 - 170 k pentode cathode.
- 4600 40 8700 Suppressor tied to
No 9 pin mini
165 10,000 - 70 k pentode cathode.

- 8500 40 5000 Suppressor tied to

No 9 pin mini
165 6400 - 200 k pentode cathode.
- 2700 100 37 k Suppressor tied to
No 9 pin mini
165 12,500 - 75 k pentode cathode.
- 7500 43 5700 Suppressor tied to
Yes 9 pin mini
165 6000 - 180 k cathode.
- 8500 46 5400 Suppressor tied to
No 9 pin mini
pentode cathode.
 No 9 pin mini
175 7500 - 200 k pentode cathode.
- 2700 100 37 k Suppressor tied to
No 9 pin mini
165 11,500 - 60 k pentode cathode.
- 1600 100 62.5 k
No 9 pin mini
300 10,000 - 48 k
- 4000 70 17.5 k Suppressor tied to
No 9 pin mini
165 12,500 - 75 k pentode cathode.
- 4000 70 17.5 k Suppressor tied to
No 9 pin mini
165 12,600 - 140 k pentode cathode.
- 4200 70 17 k Suppressor tied to
No 9 pin mini
165 12000 - 140 k pentode cathode.
Data for this type are
unknown.
- 8500 40 5k Suppressor tied to
No 9 pin mini
300 5200 - 400 k pentode cathode.
- 5800 40 6900 Suppressor brought out
Yes 9 pin mini
125 4600 - 750 k to pin 1.
- 4700 25 6k Suppressor tied to
No 9 pin mini
16 2000 - 750 k pentode cathode.

Diode plate current = 5

- 1200 10 8.3 k mA. Diode and Triode
share a common
No 9 pin mini
cathode. Suppressor
16 2700 - 400 k grid tied to Pentode
cathode.
 Converter, Modulator, and Control
Listed here are tubes that are intended for or can be used in mixer/modulator service. Except fo
only a functional description has been given. Except for the car radio tubes plate voltages will for the

Heater (H), Filament (F)

Other
Function or
Type H/F V A heater
Configuration
voltages
Heptode
1A7GT F 1.4 50 mA -
Converter
Heptode
1L6 F 1.4 50 mA -
Converter
Heptode
1LA6 F 1.4 50 mA -
Converter
Heptode
1R5 F 1.4 50 mA -
Converter
Heptode
6A7 H 6.3 0.3 -
Converter
Heptode
6A8/G/GT H 6.3 0.3 12
Converter
Beam Deflection
6AR8 H 6.3 0.3 -
Tube
6AT8/A Triode Pentode H 6.3 0.45 5
Heptode
6BA7 H 6.3 0.3 -
Converter
Heptode
6BE6 H 6.3 0.3 3, 12
Converter

Gated Beam
6BN6 H 6.3 0.3 3, 4, 12
Detector

Duo Control Duo

6BU8 H 6.3 0.3 3, 4
Pentode
VHF Triode
6CG8 H 6.3 0.45 5
Pentode
Duo Control
6CS6 H 6.3 0.3 3, 12
Heptode

Gated Beam
6DT6 H 6.3 0.3 3, 4, 12
Detector

VHF RF
6EZ8 Amplifier Mixer H 6.3 0.3 -
Oscillator
VHF Triode
6FG7 H 6.3 0.45 5
Pentode
Duo Control Duo
6GS8 H 6.3 0.3 3, 4
Pentode
 6GX6 FM Detector H 6.3 0.45 5

Gated AGC
6GY6 H 6.3 0.45 -
Amplifier
FM Oscillator
6JK8 H 6.3 0.4 8, 17
Mixer
Heptode
6L7/G H 6.3 0.3 -
Converter
Heptode
6SA7/GT H 6.3 0.3 12
Converter
HF Triode
6X8/A H 6.3 0.45 5
Pentode
Octode
7A8 H 6.3 0.15 -
Converter
Heptode
7B8 H 6.3 0.3 14
Converter
Heptode
7Q7 H 6.3 0.3 14
Converter

Heptode
12AD6 H 12.6 0.15 -
Converter

Dual Control
12EG6 H 12.6 0.19 -
Heptode

Twin Double
12FQ8 H 12.6 0.15 -
Plate Triode

12FX8 Triode Heptode H 12.6 0.3 -

Heptode
12GA6 H 12.6 0.15 -
Converter

Beam Deflection
7360 H 6.3 0.35 -
Tube
Modulator, and Control, Tubes.
ed for or can be used in mixer/modulator service. Except for filament and heater ratings
n. Except for the car radio tubes plate voltages will for the most part be in the 150 volt range.

Notes and Comments Base

This is a 5 grid tube with grids 3 and 5 tied together and brought out to a single pin. Octal

This is a 5 grid tube with grids 3 and 5 tied together and brought out to a single pin. 7 pin mini

This is a 5 grid tube with grids 3 and 5 tied together and brought out to a single pin. Locktal

This is a 5 grid tube with grids 3 and 5 tied together and brought out to a single pin. 7 pin mini

This is a 5 grid tube with grids 3 and 5 tied together and brought out to a single pin. 7 pin

This is a 5 grid tube with grids 3 and 5 tied together and brought out to a single pin. Octal

This tube can be used as a balanced modulator for suppressed carrier communications. 9 pin mini
Triode and pentode have common cathode. Used as oscillator and mixer in TV tuners. 9 pin mini
This is a 5 grid tube with grids 2 and 4 tied together and brought out to a single pin. 9 pin mini
This is a 5 grid tube with grids 2 and 4 tied together and brought out to a single pin. Grid 5
7 pin mini
is tied to the cathode
The schematic symbol looks identical to a conventional pentode but grid 3 has a much
greater effect on the electron stream than in a normal pentode. This is an FM detector 7 pin mini
and was developed in an attempt to get around the patents of Edwin Armstrong.
This tube has two plates and two grids 3 but grids 2,1, and the cathode are in common. It
9 pin mini
is used as sync separator and keyed AGC in TV sets.
Triode and pentode have common cathode. Used as oscillator and mixer in TV tuners. 9 pin mini
This is a sync/clipper tube for TV sets. Grid 3 has a sharp cutoff characteristic as opposed
7 pin mini
to the remote cutoff of tubes such as the 6BE6.
The schematic symbol looks identical to a conventional pentode but grid 3 has a much
greater effect on the electron stream than in a normal pentode. This is an FM detector 7 pin mini
and was developed in an attempt to get around the patents of Edwin Armstrong.

This tube consists of 3 triodes in a 9 pin mini package. 9 pin mini

Triode and pentode have common cathode. Used as oscillator and mixer in TV tuners. 9 pin mini
This tube has two plates and two grids 3 but grids 2,1, and the cathode are in common. It
9 pin mini
is used as sync separator and keyed AGC in TV sets.
 The schematic symbol looks identical to a conventional pentode but grid 3 has a much
greater effect on the electron stream than in a normal pentode. This is an FM detector 7 pin mini
and was developed in an attempt to get around the patents of Edwin Armstrong.
The schematic symbol looks identical to a conventional pentode but grid 3 has a much
7 pin mini
greater effect on the electron stream than in a normal pentode.
This tube consists of two dissimilar triodes. 9 pin mini
This is a 5 grid tube with grids 2 and 4 tied together and brought out to a single pin. Grid 5
Octal
is tied to the cathode
This is a 5 grid tube with grids 2 and 4 tied together and brought out to a single pin. Octal

Triode and pentode have common cathode. Used as oscillator and mixer in TV tuners. 9 pin mini
This is a 5 grid tube with grids 3 and 5 tied together and brought out to a single pin.
Octode is what the tube manual calls it.
This is a 5 grid tube with grids 3 and 5 tied together and brought out to a single pin.

This is a 5 grid tube with grids 2 and 4 tied together and brought out to a single pin.

This is a 5 grid tube with grids 2 and 4 tied together and brought out to a single pin. Grid 5
7 pin mini
is tied to the cathode. Low voltage tube designed for vibrator less car radios.

This is a 5 grid tube with grids 2 and 4 tied together and brought out to a single pin. Grid 5
is tied to the cathode. Low voltage tube designed for vibrator less car radios. .
7 pin mini
The application note indicates that both grids 1 and 3 have remote cutoff characteristics
for application of AGC to both grids

Two triodes each with two plates. Could be used as a balanced modulator. 9 pin mini

Heptode section is a 5 grid tube with grids 2 and 4 tied together and brought out to a
single pin. Grid 5 is tied to the cathode. Triode section has mu of 10 and separate 9 pin mini
cathode. Low voltage tube designed for vibrator less car radios.

This is a 5 grid tube with grids 2 and 4 tied together and brought out to a single pin. Grid 5
7 pin mini
is tied to the cathode. Low voltage tube designed for vibrator less car radios.

This tube is a higher quality version of the 6AR8. It can be used as a balanced modulator
9 pin mini
for suppressed carrier communications.
 Power Tubes
There are three types of power tubes, They are triodes, beam power, and pentode. The type kn
electrode added. This was done by one manufacturer to get around a patent held by another.
didn't look like a grid. It was called a beam former and the tube was called a beam tetrode.
is made between a beam forming electrode and a suppressor grid. However, I have. The tub
although it is shown schematically as a suppressor grid which is tied internally to the cathode
plate symbol. One tube has a power amplifier and a triode in the same envelope.

Heater (H), Filament (F)

Max
Function or Other heater Max Max
Tube H/F V A Plate
Configuration voltages Plate V G2 V
Watts
1A5GT Power Pentode F 1.4 50 mA - N/A 110 110
Twin Power
1E7 F 2.0 0.24 - N/A 135 135
Pentode
2A3 Power Triode F 2.5 2.5 - N/A 300 -
2A5 Beam Tetrode H 2.5 1.75 6F6 11 375 285
2E26 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 0.8 - 10 400 200
3Q4 Beam Tetrode F 2.8 CT 50 mA - N/A 90 90
3Q5GT Beam Tetrode F 2.8 CT 50 mA - N/A 110 110
3S4 Power Pentode F 2.8 CT 50 mA - N/A 90 67.5
3V4 Power Pentode F 2.8 CT 50 mA - N/A 90 90
6AG7 Power Pentode H 6.3 0.65 - 9 300 300
6AH4GT Power Triode H 6.3 0.75 - 7.5 500 -
6AQ5 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 0.45 5, 12, 19 12 275 275
6AR5 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 0.4 - 8.5 250 250
6AS5 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 0.8 - 5.5 150 117
6AU5 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 1.25 - 10 550 200
6AV5 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 1.2 12, 17, 25 11 550 175
6BF5 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 1.2 5.5 250 117
6BG6 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 0.9 19 20 700 350
6BK5 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 1.2 12, 25, 50 9 250 250
6BM8 / Beam Tetrode
H 6.3 0.78 - 7 300 200
ECL82 (plus triode)
6BQ5/EL84 /
Beam Tetrode H 6.3 0.76 8, 10 12 300 300
EL844
6BQ6 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 1.2 12, 25 11 600 175
6CA5 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 1.2 12 17 25 50 5 130 130
6CA7 / EL34 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 1.5 - 25 800 425
6CB5/A Beam Tetrode H 6.3 2.5 - 23 800 200
6CD6G Beam Tetrode H 6.3 2.5 25 15 700 175
6CD6GA Beam Tetrode H 6.3 2.5 25, 35 20 700 175
 6CK4 Power Triode H 6.3 1.25 - 12 550 -
6CL5 Power Pentode H 6.3 2.5 - 25 700 200
6CL6 Power Pentode H 6.3 0.65 - 7.5 300 150
6CM6 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 0.45 12 12 315 285
6CU5 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 1.2 7 150 130
6CU6 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 1.2 12, 25 11 600 200
6CW5 Beam tetrode H 6.3 0.76 - 12 250 200
6CZ5 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 0.45 - 12 350 285
6DN6 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 2.5 25 15 700 175
6DQ5 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 2.5 - 24 990 190
6DQ6B Beam Tetrode H 6.3 2.5 12 17 25 18 770 220
6DT5 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 2.5 12, 25 9 315 285
13.2
6DZ7 Dual pentode H 6.3 1.52 - 440 300
each
6EH5 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 1.2 12 25 50 5 135 117
6EM5 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 0.8 8 10 315 285
6EZ5 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 0.8 - 12 350 300
6F6/G/GT Beam Tetrode H 6.3 0.7 2A5 11 375 285
6FW5 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 1.2 - 17.5 770 220
6GC5 Beam tetrode H 6.3 1.2 - 12 220 140
6GK6 Power Pentode H 6.3 0.76 - 13.2 330 330
6GM5 Beam tetrode H 6.3 0.8 - 19 550 440
6GT5/A Beam Tetrode H 6.3 1.2 12 17 17.5 770 220
6GW6 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 1.2 12 17 17.5 770 220
6GW8 / Beam tetrode Beam Tetrode 9 550 300
H 6.3 0.66
ECL86 (plus triode) Triode 0.5 300 -
6K6GT Beam Tetrode H 6.3 0.4 - 8.5 315 285
6L6/G/GA Beam Tetrode H 6.3 0.9 - 19 360 270
6L6GB Beam tetrode H 6.3 0.9 - 22 400 300
6L6GC Beam tetrode H 6.3 0.9 - 30 500 450
Direct Coupled
6N6/G H 6.3 0.8 - N. A. 300 -
Power Triode
6N7/G Power Triode H 6.3 0.8 - 6 300 -
6P14P-EV Pentode H 6.3 0.76 - 14 450 350
6S4/A Power Triode H 6.3 0.6 - 8.5 550 -
6V6GT/GTA Beam tetrode H 6.3 0.45 5, 12 12 315 285
6W6GT Beam Tetrode H 6.3 1.2 12, 25 10 300 150
6Y6G/GT Beam Tetrode H 6.3 1.25 - 12.5 200 135
7C5 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 0.45 14 14 315 285
10 Power Triode F 7.5 1.25 - N. A. 425 1600
12A6 Beam Tetrode H 12.6 0.15 - 7.5 250 250
12B4/A Power Triode H 12.6 CT 0.3 - 6 550 -
12BV7 Power Pentode H 12.6 CT 0.3 - 6.25 300 175
12BY7 Power Pentode H 12.6 CT 0.3 - 6.5 300 180
25A6 Power Pentode H 25 0.3 - 5.3 160 135
31 Power Triode F 2.0 0.13 - N. A. 180 1050
33 Power Pentode F 2.0 0.26 - N. A. 180 180
38 Power Pentode H 6.3 0.3 - N. A. 250 250
41 Power Pentode H 6.3 0.4 - 8.5 315 285
42 Power Pentode H 6.3 0.7 2A5 11 375 285
 43 Power Pentode H 25 0.3 - 5.3 160 135
45 Power Triode F 2.5 1.5 - N. A. 250 2050

Tie to
46 Power Tetrode F 2.5 1.75 - 10 400
plate

47 Power Pentode F 2.5 1.75 - N. A. 250 250

48 Power Tetrode H 30 0.4 - N. A. 125 100

Tie to
49 Power Tetrode F 2.0 0.12 - N. A. 135
plate

50B5 Beam Tetrode Identical to 50C5 Except for pin connecti

50C5 Beam Tetrode H 50 0.15 11 12 17 25 35 7 150 130
50EH5 Beam Tetrode H 50 0.1 6, 12, 25 5 135 117
50FA5 Beam Tetrode H 50 0.1 - 5.2 150 130
Beam Tetrode
50FY8 H 50 0.15 - 10 150 150
plus Triode
50L6GT Beam Tetrode H 50 0.15 12, 25, 35 8.5 200 125
High mu Duo
53 H 2.5 2.0 - 6 300 -
Power Triode
59 Power Pentode H 2.5 2.0 - 11 250 250
71A Power Triode F 5.0 0.25 - N. A. 180 1700
79 Power Triode H 6.3 0.6 - 11.5 250 N/A
Beam Tetrode
117L7/M7GT H 117 90 mA - 6 117 117
plus HW Rect
Beam Tetrode
117N6GT H 117 90 mA - 5.5 117 117
plus HW Rect

Beam Tetrode
117P7GT H 117 90 mA - 6 117 117
plus HW Rect
300B Power Triode F
807 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 0.9 - 25 600 300

833A RF Power Triode F N/A N/A - 300 3000 -

5763 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 0.75 - 12 300 250
5881 Beam tetrode H 6.3 0.9 - 23 400 400
6146 Beam Tetrode H 6.3 1.25 6159, 6883 25 600 250
6550 Beam tetrode H 6.3 1.6 - 35 600 400
6973 Beam tetrode H 6.3 0.45 - 12 440 330
7027A Beam tetrode H 6.3 0.9 - 35 600 500
7189A Pentode H 6.3 0.76 - 13.2 440 330
7355 Beam tetrode H 6.3 0.8 - 18 500 400
7408 Beam tetrode H 6.3 0.45 - 14 350 315
7581A Beam tetrode H 6.3 0.9 - 35 500 450
7591A Beam tetrode H 6.3 0.9 - 19 550 440
7754 Beam tetrode H 6.3 1.2 50 16 150 150
7695 Beam tetrode H 50 0.15 6 16 150 150
7868 Beam tetrode H 6.3 0.8 - 19 550 440
8417 Beam tetrode H 6.3 1.6 - 35 660 500
KT66 Beam tetrode H 6.3 1.3 - 25 500 500
KT77 Beam tetrode H 6.3 1.4 - 25 800 600
KT88 Beam tetrode H 6.3 1.6 - 42 800 600
KT90 Beam Tetrode
 Power Tubes
power, and pentode. The type known as beam power were originally tetrodes with a beam forming
around a patent held by another. The fifth electrode added to the tube was not called a grid and
ube was called a beam tetrode. In modern day schematics, starting in the 1950s, no distinction
grid. However, I have. The tubes which I call "beam tetrodes" have the beam forming structure
h is tied internally to the cathode. Old tube manuals and schematics will show it as a deflector
d a triode in the same envelope. It is listed here instead of having a page of its own.

Single Ended Push-Pull

Gm Rp Po Dist. Po Dist. Base

850 300 k 115 mW 0.07 N/A N/A Octal

N/A N/A - - 0.575 N/A Octal

5250 800 3.5 N/A 15 N/A 4 pin

2550 78 K 4.8 0.09 18 0.05 6 pin
N/A N/A 4 10.0% 42 N/A Octal
2150 N/A 270 mW 7.0% N/A N/A 7 pin mini
2200 100 k 400 mW 6.0% N/A N/A Octal
1575 100 k 270 mW 12.0% N/A N/A 7 pin mini
2150 N/A 270 mW 7.0% N/A N/A 7 pin mini
11000 130 k 3 7.0% N/A N/A Octal
4500 1780 N/A N/A N/A N/A Octal
4,100 52 k 4.5 8.0% 10 5.0% 7 pin Mimi
2,300 68 k 3.4 11.0% N/A N/A 7 pin Mimi
5,600 N/A 2.2 10.0% N/A N/A 7 pin Mimi
5,600 6k N/A N/A N/A N/A Octal
5,900 14.5 K N/A N/A N/A N/A Octal
7,500 12 k 1.9 10.0% N/A N/A 7 pin Mimi
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Octal
8,500 100 k 3.5 7.0% N/A N/A 7 pin Mimi
6200 200 k 3.3 10.0% 10 4.0% 9 pin mini

10,500 38 k 5.7 10.0% 17 4.0% 9 pin mini

5,500 20 k N/A N/A N/A N/A Octal
8,100 16 k 1.5 6.0% N/A N/A 7 pin Mimi
11,000 15 k 11 10.0% 54 1.6% Octal
8,800 5000 N/A N/A N/A N/A Octal
7,700 7200 N/A N/A N/A N/A Octal
7,700 7200 N/A N/A N/A N/A Octal
 5,500 1200 N/A N/A N/A N/A Octal
6,500 6000 N/A N/A N/A N/A Octal
11,000 150 k 2.8 8.0% N/A N/A 9 pin mini
3,750 80 k 5.5 12.0% 14 3.5% 9 pin mini
7,500 10 k 2.3 10.0% N/A N/A 7 pin Mimi
9500 14.5 k N/A N/A N/A N/A Octal
10,000 23 k 5.6 10.0% 25 1.0% 9 pin mini
4,800 73 k 5.4 10.0% 21.5 1.0% 9 pin mini
9,000 4000 N/A N/A N/A N/A Octal
10,500 5500 N/A N/A N/A N/A Octal
7,300 18 k N/A N/A N/A N/A Octal
6,200 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 9 pin mini
11300 38 k 3.8 10.0% 18 2.5% Octal
14600 11 k 1.4 7.0% 3.8 5.0% 7 pin Mimi
5100 50 k N/A N/A N/A N/A 9 pin mini
4100 50 k N/A N/A N/A N/A Octal
2550 78 K 4.8 9.0% 18 5.0% Octal
6600 20 k N/A N/A N/A N/A Octal
8,000 28 k 3.8 10.0% N/A N/A 9 pin mini
11,300 38 k 5.7 10.0% 17 4.0% 7 pin Mimi
10,200 29 k 11 13.0% 45 1.5% 9 pin mini
7,100 15 k N/A N/A N/A N/A 9 pin mini
7,100 15 k N/A N/A N/A N/A Octal
10,000 48 k N/A N/A N/A N/A
9 pin mini
1600 62.5 k - - - -
2,100 110 k 4.5 15.0% 10.5 6.0% Octal
5,200 35 k 10.8 15.0% 26.5 2.0% Octal
5200 33 k 10.8 15.0% 26.5 2.0% Octal
5200 33 k 10.8 15.0% 55 1.8% Octal
2400 24 k 5.5 5.0% 13.5 5.0% Octal
3200 11 k N/A N/A 10 8.0% Octal
11,300 N/A N/A N/A 25 4.0% 9 pin mini
4,500 3600 N/A N/A N/A N/A 9 pin mini
3,750 80 k 5.5 12.0% 14 3.5% Octal
8,000 28 k 3.8 10.0% N/A N/A Octal
7,100 18.3 k 6 10.0% N/A N/A Octal
3,750 80 k 5.5 12.0% 14 3.5% Loctal
9.6 6k N/A N/A N/A N/A 4 pin
3,000 70 k 3.4 7.0% N/A N/A Octal
6,300 1030 N/A N/A N/A N/A 9 pin mini
13,000 85 k N/A N/A N/A N/A 9 pin mini
11,000 93 k N/A N/A N/A N/A 9 pin mini
2,000 45 k 2.2 N/A N/A N/A Octal
3.8 3600 N/A N/A N/A N/A 4 pin
1750 55 k N/A N/A N/A N/A 5 pin
5 pin with
1200 100 k N/A N/A N/A N/A
top cap
2,100 110 k 4.5 15.0% 10.5 6.0% 6 pin
2550 78 K 4.8 9.0% 18 5.0% 6 pin
 2,000 45 k 2.2 N/A N/A N/A 6 pin
3.5 1700 N/A N/A N/A N/A 4 pin

N. A. N. A. N/A N/A 20 N/A 5 pin

2500 60 k 2.7 N/A N/A N/A 5 pin

3900 N. A. 2.5 N/A N/A N/A 6 pin

1125 4175 N/A N/A 3.2 N/A 5 pin

to 50C5 Except for pin connections.

7,500 10 k 2.3 10.0% N/A N/A 7 pin mini
14600 11 k 1.4 7.0% 3.8 5.0% 7 pin Mimi
5800 13 k 1.5 10.0% N/A N/A 7 pin Mimi
7500 5k 3 10.0% N/A N/A 9 pin mini
6100 34 k 3 10.0% N/A N/A Octal
3200 11 k N/A N/A 10 8.0% 7 pin

2300 2600 4.8 9.0% 18 5.0% 7 pin

3.0 1750 N/A N/A N/A N/A 4 pin
N/A N/A 8 N/A N/A N/A 6 pin
5300 17 k 0.85 5.0% N/A N/A Octal

7000 16 k 1.2 6.0% N/A N/A Octal

5300 17 k 0.85 5.0% N/A N/A Octal

5700 39 k 11.5 12.0% 47.5 2.2% 5 pin

4 pin
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
clamps
7000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 9 pin mini
5,200 48 k 11 13.0% 26.5 2.0% Octal
N/A N/A N/A N/A 82 8.0% Octal
9000 27 k 20 13.5% 100 2.5% Octal
4800 73 k N/A N/A 24 2.0% 9 pin mini
6000 22.5 k N/A N/A 76 2.0% Octal
11300 40 k N/A N/A 24 4.0% 9 pin mini
7600 42 k 9 15.0% 40 6.0% Octal
4100 50 k 4.5 7.0% N/A N/A Octal
5200 N/A N/A N/A 55 1.8% Octal
10200 N/A N/A N/A 45 2.0% Octal
11000 N/A N/A N/A 10 6.0% 9 pin mini
11000 N/A N/A N/A 10 6.0% 9 pin mini
10200 29 k 11 13.0% 44 5.0% 9 pin novar
2300 N/A N/A N/A 100 2.5% Octal
7000 N/A 7 9.0% 50 5.0% Octal
10500 N/A N/A N/A 70 1.5% Octal
11500 N/A N/A N/A 100 2.5% Octal
 s with a beam forming
not called a grid and
950s, no distinction
am forming structure
ow it as a deflector
its own.

Notes

See Pentode/Triodes page for triode

ratings.
Triode; µ = 100.
Push-pull Triode connected 400 v plate
20 watts output with 5200 ohm plate to
plate load.

2.5 watts SE with 1500 ohm load.

Push-pull, Grids 1 and 2 tied together,
Vp = 180 v, Load = 1200 ohms, Po =
3.2 watts.

Very different from the 6L6 family.

 12 Volt Car Radio Tub
By the end of the 1950s the hand writing was on the wall and most engineers and managers knew
As often happens when an established technology is threatened by a more advanced one, tube
The two most visible of these innovations were the compactron and the family of tubes that wou
Many car radios were made using these tubes for everything except the audio output where a tra
would have found a way to get 2 or 3 watts from a tube with a plate supply of 12 volts
Listed below is the legacy of a dying industry. But don't play taps just yet. The

A space charge tetrode is biased by applying + 12 volts to grid 1 and the signal to grid 2. An
Signal grid bias is provided by contact potential. A large resistor is connec

Heater (H), Filament (F)

Other Max
Function or Plate
Type H/F V A heater Plate
Configuration Dissipation
voltages Voltage
Medium mu Triode
12AD6 H 12.6 0.15 - N. A. 30
Duo Diode
12AJ6 * Duo Diode Triode H 12.6 0.15 - N. A. 30
12DV7 Duo Diode Triode H 12.6 CT 0.15 - N. A. 16
12EL6 * Duo Diode Triode H 12.6 0.15 - N. A. 30
12FK6 Duo Diode Triode H 12.6 0.15 - N. A. 16
12FM6 Duo Diode Triode H 12.6 0.15 - N. A. 30
12U7 LV Duo Triode H 12.6 CT 0.15 - N. A. 30

Heater (H), Filament (F)

Max
Function or Section Max Plate
Type H/F V A Plate
configuration Data Watts
Volts
Space Charge Tetrode Pentode N. A. 30
12AL8 H 12.6 0.55
plus Triode Triode N. A. 30
LV Tetrode plus 2
12DK7 * H 12.6 0.5 N/A 0.5 30
Diodes
Space Charge Tetrode
12DL8 H 12.6 0.55 N/A N. A. 30
plus 2 Diodes
Space Charge Tetrode
12DS7 H 12.6 0.4 N/A N. A. 16
plus 2 Diodes
LV Tetrode plus 2
12DU7 H 12.6 0.25 N/A N. A. 16
Diodes
Space Charge Tetrode
12DV8 H 12.6 0.375 N/A N. A. 16
plus 2 Diodes
Tetrode N. A. 16
12DY8 LV Tetrode plus Triode H 12.6 0.35
Triode N. A. 16
12EM6 * LV Tetrode plus Diode H 12.6 0.5 N/A 0.5 30
LV Tetrode plus 2
12J8 H 12.6 0.325 N/A N. A. 30
Diodes
12K5 * Space Charge Tetrode H 12.6 0.4 N/A N. A. 30
12CN5 Sharp Cutoff Pentode H 12.6 0.45 N/A N. A. 16
12CX6 Sharp Cutoff Pentode H 12.6 0.15 N/A N. A. 33
12EK6 Sharp Cutoff Pentode H 12.6 0.19 N/A N. A. 16
Remote Cutoff
12AC6 * H 12.6 0.15 A N/A N. A. 30
Pentode
Remote Cutoff
12AF6 * H 12.6 0.15 A N/A N. A. 16
Pentode
Semi-Remote Cutoff
12BL6 H 12.6 0.15 A N/A N. A. 30
Pentode
Remote Cutoff
12DZ6 * H 12.6 0.19 A N/A N. A. 16
Pentode
Remote Cutoff
12F8 H 12.6 0.15 N/A N. A. 30
Pentode Duo Diode

Heater (H), Filament (F)

Max
Max Plate
Function or Section Screen
Type H/F V A Voltage
configuration Data Voltage
(volts)
(volts)
Medium mu Triode Triode 16 -
12EC8 H 12.6 0.225
Sharp cutoff Pentode Pentode 16 16
Diode, Low mu Triode, Triode 16 -
12FR8 and Sharp Cutoff H 12.6 0.32
Pentode Pentode 16 16

Heater (H), Filament (F)

Function or
Type H/F V A Notes and Comments
Configuration

This is a 5 grid tube with grids 2 and 4 tied together and

12AD6 * Heptode Converter H 12.6 0.15 to a single pin. Grid 5 is tied to the cathode. Low vo
designed for vibrator less car radios.

This is a 5 grid tube with grids 2 and 4 tied together and

to a single pin. Grid 5 is tied to the cathode. Low vo
12EG6 * Dual Control Heptode H 12.6 0.19 designed for vibrator less car radios.

The application note indicates that both grids 1 and 3 h

cutoff characteristics for application of AGC to bot
 Heptode section is a 5 grid tube with grids 2 and 4 tied
brought out to a single pin. Grid 5 is tied to the catho
12FX8 * Triode Heptode H 12.6 0.3
section has mu of 10 and separate cathode. Low vo
designed for vibrator less car radios.

This is a 5 grid tube with grids 2 and 4 tied together and

12GA6 * Heptode Converter H 12.6 0.15 to a single pin. Grid 5 is tied to the cathode. Low vo
designed for vibrator less car radios.

* Found in
my tube
manual

* In my tube manual
Car Radio Tubes
engineers and managers knew that tubes were destine to be replaced by transistors.
ed by a more advanced one, tube engineers began to innovate to meet the threat.
and the family of tubes that would operate from a plate supply voltage of 12 volts.
cept the audio output where a transistor was used. Given time the tube engineers
be with a plate supply of 12 volts. Unfortunately time ran out on them.
But don't play taps just yet. There is still a lot of interest in tubes.

grid 1 and the signal to grid 2. An LV tetrode is biased in the conventional way.
ential. A large resistor is connected from the grid to cathode.

Gm µ Rp Base Notes

1000 15 15 k 7 Pin Mini Two diodes share cathode with Triode.

1200 55 45 k 7 Pin Mini Two diodes share cathode with Triode.
One cathode for the Triode, another for the two
750 14 19 k 9 Pin Mini
Diodes.
1200 55 45 k 7 Pin Mini Two diodes share cathode with Triode.
1200 7.4 6200 7 Pin Mini Two diodes share cathode with Triode.
1300 10 7700 7 Pin Mini Two diodes share cathode with Triode.
1600 20 12.5 k 9 Pin Mini

Max
Screen Gm Rp Base Type Notes
Volts
16 G1 15000 480
9 pin mini Triode u = 13, has separate cathode.
- 1000 13 k
30 5000 4000 9 pin mini

16 G1 15000 480 9 pin mini

16 G1 16000 500 9 pin mini Diodes and Tetrode have common cathode.

16 6200 6000 9 pin mini Diodes and Tetrode have common cathode.
Two diodes have common cathode. Tetrode has
16 G1 8500 900 9 pin mini
separate cathode
16 6000 5k
9 pin mini Separate cathodes.
- 2000 10 k
 30 5000 4000 9 pin mini Common cathode.
Two diodes have common cathode. Tetrode has
30 5500 6000 9 pin mini
separate cathode
16 G1 15000 480 7 pin mini
16 3800 40 k 7 pin Mini
33 3100 40 k 7 pin Mini
16 4200 50 k 7 pin Mini
30 750 500 k 7 pin Mini

16 1250 300 k 7 pin Mini

30 1350 500 k 7 pin Mini

16 3800 25 k 7 pin Mini

30 1000 330 k 9 pin Mini Common cathode.

Common
Gm µ Rp Base Type Notes.
Cathode

4700 25 6k
9 pin mini Suppressor tied to pentode cathode. No
2000 - 750 k
1200 10 8.3 k Diode plate current = 5 mA. Diode and Triode
9 pin mini share a common cathode. Suppressor grid tied to No
2700 - 400 k Pentode cathode.

Notes and Comments Base Type

h grids 2 and 4 tied together and brought out

5 is tied to the cathode. Low voltage tube 7 pin mini
ed for vibrator less car radios.

h grids 2 and 4 tied together and brought out

5 is tied to the cathode. Low voltage tube
ed for vibrator less car radios. 7 pin mini
ndicates that both grids 1 and 3 have remote
tics for application of AGC to both grids
 grid tube with grids 2 and 4 tied together and
le pin. Grid 5 is tied to the cathode. Triode
9 pin mini
0 and separate cathode. Low voltage tube
ed for vibrator less car radios.

h grids 2 and 4 tied together and brought out

5 is tied to the cathode. Low voltage tube 7 pin mini
ed for vibrator less car radios.