Electronic tube and vacuum tube catalog

Base

6CK

Socket code

IO

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	550 V / 11 W
Screen	175 V / 2.5 W
Ik max	400 mA
rP	14,500 Ω
gm	5.9 mA/V
μ	4.3

Sections

1

6 pins - IO - International Octal

Beam-power tube for television horizontal-output service in 600 mA series-heater equipment, using a controlled-warm-up 12.6 V heater for reliable line-deflection operation.

Base

6CK

Socket code

OCTAL6

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	550 V / 11 W
Screen	175 V / 2.5 W
Ik max	110 mA
rP	14,500 Ω
gm	5.9 mA/V
μ	4.8

Sections

1

6 pins - OCTAL6 - Octal 6-contact base

Beam-power tube designed for television horizontal-deflection output, combining substantial current capability, 11 W plate dissipation, and high pulse-voltage ratings for driving CRT line-output transformers.

Base

6AM

Socket code

IO

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	600 V / 11 W
Screen	175 V / 2.5 W
Ik max	110 mA
rP	20,000 Ω
gm	5.5 mA/V

Sections

1

7 pins - IO - International Octal

Beam-power horizontal-output tube for television line-deflection service, rated for multi-kilovolt flyback plate pulses and the high current required by horizontal-output transformers.

Base

6AM

Socket code

Refer to variations

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	550 V / 11 W
Screen	175 V / 2.5 W
Ik max	110 mA
rP	18,000 Ω
gm	6 mA/V

Sections

1

8 pins

Beam-power tube for television horizontal-deflection output stages, combining 11 W plate dissipation with substantial pulse-voltage capability and controlled heater warm-up.

Base

6AM

Socket code

IO

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	600 V / 11 W
Screen	175 V / 2.5 W
Ik max	110 mA
rP	20,000 Ω
gm	5.5 mA/V

Sections

1

7 pins - IO - International Octal

Improved television horizontal-output beam-power tube rated for approximately 6 kV positive plate pulses and substantial current in CRT line-deflection service.

Base

6AM

Socket code

IO

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	600 V / 11 W
Screen	200 V / 2.5 W
Ik max	400 mA
rP	14,500 Ω
gm	5.9 mA/V

Sections

1

8 pins - IO - International Octal

Improved beam-power horizontal-output tube for color and monochrome television receivers, with high pulse-voltage and current capability for flyback-output circuitry.

Base

—

Socket code

—

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	600 V / 11 W
Screen	200 V
rP	18,000 Ω
gm	6 mA/V

Sections

1

9 pins

12CR5 miniature beam-power television horizontal-deflection output tube with 12.6 V, 0.6 A controlled-warm-up heater and plate top cap.

Base

6AM

Socket code

OCTAL7

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	600 V / 11 W
Screen	200 V / 2.5 W
Ik max	110 mA
rP	14,500 Ω
gm	5.9 mA/V

Sections

1

7 pins - OCTAL7 - 7-contact octal-family base

Beam-power tube designed for television horizontal-deflection output, providing substantial current and pulse capability for switching the CRT horizontal-output transformer.

Base

7CV

Socket code

B7G

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 450 mA
Plate	175 V / 5.5 W
Screen	117 V / 1.25 W
rP	14,000 Ω
gm	7.5 mA/V

Sections

1

7 pins - B7G - Miniature 7-contact

Beam-power tube with explicit television horizontal-deflection amplifier service, also capable of Class-A signal power output and designed for controlled warm-up in series-heater equipment.

Base

—

Socket code

IO

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	700 V / 15 W
Screen	175 V / 3.2 W
Ik max	150 mA
rP	20,000 Ω

Sections

1

7 pins - IO - International Octal

Heavy-duty beam-power pentode specifically designed for television horizontal-deflection output, with approximately 15 W plate dissipation and multi-kilovolt flyback pulse capability.

Base

6AM

Socket code

OCTAL7

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	700 V / 15 W
Screen	200 V / 3 W
Ik max	140 mA
rP	20,000 Ω
gm	6.6 mA/V

Sections

1

7 pins - OCTAL7 - 7-contact octal-family base

Television horizontal-output beam-power tube combining approximately 15 W plate dissipation with high peak current and multi-kilovolt flyback pulse handling.

Base

6AM

Socket code

OCTAL7

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	770 V / 18 W
Screen	200 V / 3.6 W
Ik max	175 mA
rP	18,000 Ω
gm	7.3 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

7 pins - OCTAL7 - 7-contact octal-family base

High-current television horizontal-output beam-power tube with increased sweep capability, approximately 18 W plate dissipation, and strong positive and negative pulse-voltage ratings.

Base

B5-187

Socket code

SEPTAR5

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	550 V / 10 W
Screen	200 V / 5 W
Ik max	150 mA
rP	53,000 Ω
gm	14 mA/V

Sections

1

5 pins - SEPTAR5 - Septar 5-contact transmitting-tube base family

High-perveance beam pentode for television horizontal-deflection output, combining high transconductance with the current capability required for pulsed CRT sweep service.

Base

B5-190

Socket code

SEPTAR5

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	700 V / 15 W
Screen	250 V / 5 W
Ik max	200 mA
rP	53,000 Ω
gm	14 mA/V

Sections

1

5 pins - SEPTAR5 - Septar 5-contact transmitting-tube base family

High-transconductance beam-power tube for demanding television horizontal-deflection amplification, with 15 W plate dissipation and controlled heater warm-up for series-string receivers.

Base

8LX

Socket code

IO

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	650 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 4.5 W
Ik max	175 mA
rP	20,000 Ω
gm	6.6 mA/V
μ	4.1

Sections

1

8 pins - IO - International Octal

Heavy-duty beam-power tube for television horizontal-deflection output, rated for approximately 6.5 kV positive plate pulses and substantial peak cathode current.

Base

12BJ

Socket code

B12C

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	175 mA
rP	20,000 Ω
gm	6.6 mA/V
μ	4.1

Sections

1

12 pins - B12C - Duodecar 12-contact

Duodecar beam-power horizontal-output tube for CRT line-deflection service, with approximately 17.5 W plate dissipation and 6.5 kV positive pulse capability.

Base

—

Socket code

B9E

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	175 mA
rP	15,000 Ω
gm	7.1 mA/V

Sections

1

9 pins - B9E - Novar 9-contact

Television horizontal-output beam-power tube with controlled-warm-up 12.6 V heater, approximately 17.5 W plate dissipation, and multi-kilovolt flyback pulse capability.

Base

9QK

Socket code

B9E

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	550 mA
rP	15,000 Ω
gm	7.1 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

9 pins - B9E - Novar 9-contact

Improved beam-power tube for high-efficiency television horizontal-deflection output, combining 17.5 W plate dissipation with low feedback capacitance and high pulse-voltage capability.

Base

—

Socket code

B9E

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	175 mA
rP	15,000 Ω
gm	7.1 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

9 pins - B9E - Novar 9-contact

Beam-power horizontal-output tube for CRT television line-deflection circuits, handling approximately 6.5 kV positive plate pulses and substantial cathode current.

Base

—

Socket code

B9E

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	175 mA
rP	15,000 Ω
gm	7.1 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

9 pins - B9E - Novar 9-contact

Improved television horizontal-output beam-power tube with controlled heater warm-up, approximately 17.5 W plate dissipation, and 6.5 kV positive pulse capability.

Base

6AM

Socket code

OCTAL7

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	175 mA
rP	15,000 Ω
gm	7.1 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

7 pins - OCTAL7 - 7-contact octal-family base

High-current glass-octal beam-power tube specifically designed for television horizontal-deflection output, with strong positive and negative pulse-voltage ratings.

Base

9QL

Socket code

—

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	550 mA
rP	15,000 Ω
gm	7.1 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

9 pins

A nine-pin Novar beam-power pentode designed for television horizontal-deflection output service. Its 12.6-volt, 600-milliampere heater features controlled warm-up, while the tube provides substantial peak pulse-voltage capability, high cathode-current capacity, and a top-cap plate connection for sweep-circuit applications.

Base

9QL

Socket code

B9E

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	175 mA
rP	15,000 Ω
gm	7.5 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

9 pins - B9E - Novar 9-contact

Novar beam-power tube for high-efficiency television horizontal-deflection amplification, providing approximately 17.5 W plate dissipation and 6.5 kV positive pulse capability.

Base

—

Socket code

B12C

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	6,500 V
rP	18,000 Ω
μ	4.4

Sections

1

12 pins - B12C - Duodecar 12-contact

Compactron beam-power pentode designed specifically as the horizontal-deflection output amplifier in color television receivers, optimized for large current and flyback-voltage excursions.

Base

—

Socket code

B9E

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Ik max	550 mA
rP	18,000 Ω
gm	7.3 mA/V

Sections

1

9 pins - B9E - Novar 9-contact

Beam-power horizontal-output pentode for television line-deflection amplification, combining low plate resistance, approximately 17.5 W dissipation, and high pulse-voltage capability.

Base

12FK

Socket code

B12C

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	550 mA
rP	18,000 Ω
gm	7.3 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

12 pins - B12C - Duodecar 12-contact

Duodecar beam-power tube for television horizontal-deflection amplification, electrically related to the 6JM6 and optimized for efficient high-voltage line-output operation.

Base

12FK

Socket code

B12C

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	550 mA
gm	7.3 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

12 pins - B12C - Duodecar 12-contact

Compactron beam-power pentode intended primarily for television horizontal-deflection amplification, a 12.6 V heater counterpart of the 6JN6A design.

Base

12FY

Socket code

B12C

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 1.125 A
Plate	990 V / 30 W
Screen	220 V / 5.5 W
Ik max	1.2 A
rP	5,500 Ω
gm	11.5 mA/V
μ	3

Sections

1

12 pins - B12C - Duodecar 12-contact

Beam-power horizontal-output tube registered as the 12.6 V heater counterpart of the 6JS6, retaining its television line-deflection function.

Base

9QU

Socket code

—

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	550 mA
rP	15,000 Ω
gm	7.1 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

9 pins

The 12JT6 is a nine-pin Novar beam-power pentode designed for horizontal-deflection output amplification in television receivers. Featuring a 12.6-volt, 600-milliampere heater, it provides high peak plate-current capability, substantial pulse-voltage tolerance, and efficient sweep-circuit operation.

Base

9QU

Socket code

B9E

Electrical Summary

Heater	12.6 V / 600 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	175 mA
rP	15,000 Ω
gm	7 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

9 pins - B9E - Novar 9-contact

Beam-power tube for television horizontal-deflection output, combining approximately 17.5 W plate dissipation with low plate resistance and high pulse-voltage capability.

Base

9NH

Socket code

B9A

Electrical Summary

Heater	13.3 V / 600 mA
Plate	275 V / 11 W
Screen	220 V / 2.5 W
Ik max	180 mA
rP	20,000 Ω
gm	11 mA/V

Sections

1

9 pins - B9A - Small-button Noval 9-contact

Magnoval beam-power tube for television horizontal-deflection amplification, combining high transconductance with 11 W plate dissipation for demanding line-output service.

Base

—

Socket code

B12C

Electrical Summary

Heater	15.8 V / 600 mA
Plate	18 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	230 mA
rP	11,000 Ω
gm	9.1 mA/V

Sections

1

12 pins - B12C - Duodecar 12-contact

Beam-power tube specifically for television horizontal-deflection amplification, combining high transconductance, low plate resistance, and 18 W plate dissipation for pulsed line-output operation.

Base

—

Socket code

B12C

Electrical Summary

Heater	15.8 V / 600 mA
Plate	18 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	230 mA
rP	11,000 Ω
gm	9.1 mA/V
μ	4.7

Sections

1

12 pins - B12C - Duodecar 12-contact

Compactron beam-power pentode for high-efficiency television horizontal-deflection service, with high transconductance, 18 W plate dissipation, and very high peak cathode-current capability.

Base

6CK

Socket code

—

Electrical Summary

Heater	16.8 V / 450 mA
Plate	550 V / 11 W
Screen	175 V / 2.5 W
Ik max	400 mA
rP	14,500 Ω
gm	5.9 mA/V
μ	4.3

Sections

1

6 pins

An octal-base beam-power pentode intended for television horizontal-deflection amplifier service. Equipped with a 16.8-volt, 450-milliampere controlled-warm-up heater, it combines high-voltage pulse tolerance with efficient output characteristics and an 11-watt plate-dissipation rating for color television sweep circuits.

Base

—

Socket code

IO

Electrical Summary

Heater	16.8 V / 300 mA
Plate	550 V / 11 W
Screen	200 V / 2.5 W
Ik max	110 mA
rP	18,000 Ω
gm	6 mA/V
μ	4.3

Sections

1

8 pins - IO - International Octal

Beam-power pentode in the BQ6 horizontal-output family, designed for high-voltage pulsed television sweep service with controlled heater warm-up.

Base

—

Socket code

IO

Electrical Summary

Heater	16.8 V / 450 mA
Plate	550 V / 15 W
Screen	220 V
rP	20,000 Ω
gm	6 mA/V

Sections

1

8 pins - IO - International Octal

Beam-power output tube designed for television horizontal-deflection amplifier service.

Base

6AM

Socket code

IO

Electrical Summary

Heater	16.8 V / 450 mA
Plate	700 V / 15 W
Screen	200 V / 3 W
Ik max	140 mA
rP	20,000 Ω
gm	6.6 mA/V
μ	4.5

Sections

1

8 pins - IO - International Octal

High-perveance beam-power pentode designed for efficient television horizontal-deflection amplification, with controlled heater warm-up and kilovolt pulse capability.

Base

6AM

Socket code

IO

Electrical Summary

Heater	16.8 V / 450 mA
Plate	700 V / 18 W
Screen	220 V / 3.6 W
Ik max	200 mA
rP	18,000 Ω
gm	6.5 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

8 pins - IO - International Octal

Glass-octal beam-power tube designed for television horizontal-deflection amplification, with high positive-pulse plate-voltage capability and controlled heater warm-up.

Base

12BJ

Socket code

B12C

Electrical Summary

Heater	16.8 V / 450 mA
Plate	650 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V
Ik max	550 mA
rP	18,000 Ω
gm	7.3 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

12 pins - B12C - Duodecar 12-contact

Duodecar beam-power tube designed for television horizontal-deflection amplification, with kilovolt pulse ratings and controlled heater warm-up.

Base

9QK

Socket code

—

Electrical Summary

Heater	16.8 V / 450 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	550 mA
rP	15,000 Ω
gm	7.1 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

9 pins

A nine-pin Novar beam-power pentode designed for television horizontal-output amplification. Featuring a 16.8-volt, 450-milliampere heater and top-cap plate connection, it supports high peak plate voltages and currents with controlled warm-up characteristics suitable for series-heater television receivers.

Base

9QK

Socket code

B9E

Electrical Summary

Heater	16.8 V / 450 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	550 mA
rP	15,000 Ω
gm	7.1 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

9 pins - B9E - Novar 9-contact

Beam-power tube designed for high-efficiency television horizontal-deflection amplification, with controlled heater warm-up and high pulse-voltage capability.

Base

9NZ

Socket code

—

Electrical Summary

Heater	16.8 V / 450 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	550 mA
rP	15,000 Ω
gm	7.1 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

9 pins

A nine-pin Novar beam-power pentode for television horizontal-deflection output stages, incorporating a 16.8-volt, 450-milliampere heater with controlled warm-up. It offers high-voltage pulse capability, 17.5-watt maximum plate dissipation, and efficient operation in demanding television line-sweep amplifier circuits.

Base

9NZ

Socket code

B9E

Electrical Summary

Heater	16.8 V / 450 mA
Plate	650 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V
Ik max	550 mA
rP	15,000 Ω
gm	7.1 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

9 pins - B9E - Novar 9-contact

Novar beam-power tube designed for television horizontal-deflection amplification, with controlled heater warm-up and high pulse-voltage ratings.

Base

12DR

Socket code

B12C

Electrical Summary

Heater	16.8 V / 450 mA
Plate	700 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 5 W
Ik max	175 mA
rP	18,000 Ω
gm	7.3 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

12 pins - B12C - Duodecar 12-contact

Beam-power tube designed for television horizontal-deflection amplification, with high positive- and negative-pulse plate-voltage capability.

Base

6AM

Socket code

IO

Electrical Summary

Heater	16.8 V / 450 mA
Plate	700 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 5 W
Ik max	175 mA
rP	15,000 Ω
gm	7.1 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

8 pins - IO - International Octal

Glass-octal beam-power tube designed for television horizontal-deflection amplification, with kilovolt pulse ratings and controlled heater warm-up.

Base

9QL

Socket code

—

Electrical Summary

Heater	16.8 V / 450 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	550 mA
rP	15,000 Ω
gm	7.1 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

9 pins

A nine-pin Novar beam-power pentode intended for television horizontal-deflection amplifiers. Equipped with a 16.8-volt, 450-milliampere controlled-warm-up heater and top-cap plate connection, it provides high pulse-voltage tolerance, substantial peak cathode-current capacity, and efficient horizontal-output performance.

Base

9QL

Socket code

B9E

Electrical Summary

Heater	16.8 V / 450 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	550 mA
rP	15,000 Ω
gm	7.1 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

9 pins - B9E - Novar 9-contact

Novar beam-power tube designed for high-efficiency television horizontal-deflection amplification, with controlled heater warm-up and sweep-pulse ratings.

Base

9QU

Socket code

B9E

Electrical Summary

Heater	16.8 V / 600 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	175 mA
rP	15,000 Ω
gm	7.5 mA/V
μ	4.1

Sections

1

9 pins - B9E - Novar 9-contact

Novar beam-power tube designed for horizontal-deflection amplification in black-and-white television receivers, with controlled warm-up and high pulse ratings.

Base

9QU

Socket code

B9E

Electrical Summary

Heater	16.8 V / 600 mA
Plate	770 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 3.5 W
Ik max	175 mA
rP	15,000 Ω
gm	7.5 mA/V
μ	4.1

Sections

1

9 pins - B9E - Novar 9-contact

Novar beam-power tube designed for horizontal-deflection amplification in low-B-plus television receivers, with controlled warm-up and high pulse ratings.

Base

12FJ

Socket code

B12C

Electrical Summary

Heater	16.8 V / 450 mA
Plate	700 V / 17.5 W
Screen	220 V / 5 W
Ik max	175 mA
rP	18,000 Ω
gm	7.3 mA/V
μ	4.4

Sections

1

12 pins - B12C - Duodecar 12-contact

Compactron beam-power pentode designed primarily for television horizontal-deflection amplification, with a separate beam-plate connection to reduce snivet interference.