Electronic tube type
Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep) vacuum tubes
Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep) records in Tube Tinker cover 276 tube designations, including 1,140 preserved original datasheets. Compare bases, sockets, heater requirements, construction, exact variations, and directional replacement options.
- Tube records
- 276
- Original datasheets
- 1,140
- Variation families
- 31
- Tubes with alternatives
- 150
About Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep) tubes
This qualifies if the datasheet indicates usage as the horizontal deflection tube used in TV sets. These can have multiple sections, the horizontal sweep tube type takes assignment priority over any other section present.
Electrical range
- Nominal heater voltage
- 4–58 V
- Nominal heater current
- 0.1–3 A
Common power - tv horizontal output (sweep) characteristics
These are the most frequently recorded attributes among tubes in this category.
Bases
- 6AM25
- 9QU19
- 9QL16
- 5BT11
- 6CK10
- 12FY8
- 9NH8
- 12GW7
Sockets
- IO64
- B12C53
- B9E51
- B9A35
- B9D20
- OCTAL76
- B7G2
- P8A2
Constructions
- BeamPower228
- Pentode39
- BeamPower-Triode3
- BeamPower-DamperDiode2
- BeamPower-Diode2
- Pentode-Triode2
Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep) tube list
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6JG6A BeamPower
Novar beam-power tube designed for horizontal-deflection amplification in low-B-plus black-and-white television receivers.
- Base
- 9QU
- Socket
- B9E
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6JM6 BeamPower
Compactron beam-power pentode designed primarily as the horizontal-deflection amplifier in television receivers.
- Base
- E12-74
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6JM6A BeamPower
Beam-power tube designed for horizontal-deflection amplification in color and black-and-white television receivers.
- Base
- 9QU
- Socket
- B9E
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6JN6 BeamPower
Duodecar beam-power tube designed for television horizontal-deflection amplification, with reduced grid-to-plate capacitance relative to 6JM6.
- Base
- E12-74
- Socket
- B12C
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6JN6A BeamPower
Compactron beam-power pentode designed specifically for television horizontal-deflection amplifier service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B12C
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6JQ6 BeamPower-Diode
High-current beam-power tube explicitly designed for television horizontal-output and line-deflection service, with substantial flyback pulse-voltage capability.
- Base
- 9RA
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 2
6JR6 BeamPower
Novar beam-power tube designed for horizontal-deflection amplification in low-B-plus black-and-white television receivers.
- Base
- 9QU
- Socket
- B9E
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6JS6 BeamPower
Compactron beam-power pentode designed primarily for television horizontal-deflection amplifier service.
- Base
- 12FY
- Socket
- B12C
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6JS6A BeamPower
Improved-knee Compactron beam-power pentode designed for television horizontal-deflection output service.
- Base
- 12FY
- Socket
- B12C
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6JS6C BeamPower
Duodecar beam-power tube designed for horizontal-deflection amplification in color and black-and-white television receivers.
- Base
- E12-74
- Socket
- B12C
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6JT6 BeamPower
Novar high-perveance beam-power tube designed for black-and-white television horizontal-deflection amplification.
- Base
- 9QU
- Socket
- B9E
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6JT6A BeamPower
Beam-power tube designed for television horizontal-deflection amplification in sweep-output circuits.
- Base
- 9QU
- Socket
- B9E
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6JU6 BeamPower
Beam-power tube designed for horizontal-deflection amplifier service in color television receivers.
- Base
- 9QU
- Socket
- B9E
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6JW6 BeamPower
High-perveance beam-power tube designed for television horizontal-deflection amplifier service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6JZ6 BeamPower
Beam-power pentode designed for television horizontal-deflection output service.
- Base
- E12-74
- Socket
- B12C
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6KD6 BeamPower
Duodecar beam-power tube designed for low-B-plus color-television horizontal-deflection amplifier service.
- Base
- E12-74
- Socket
- B12C
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6KG6 BeamPower
Output pentode designed specifically for horizontal-deflection circuits in color television receivers.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6KG6A BeamPower
Magnoval horizontal-deflection output pentode for color television receivers, electrically related to EL509 and PL509 heater variants.
- Base
- 38A
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6KM6 BeamPower
Beam-power tube designed for color-television horizontal-deflection amplifier service.
- Base
- 9QL
- Socket
- B9E
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6KN6 BeamPower
Duodecar beam pentode designed for horizontal-deflection amplification in color and black-and-white television receivers.
- Base
- 12GU
- Socket
- B12C
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6KV6 BeamPower
High-perveance beam-power tube designed for television horizontal-deflection output, providing very high peak current and pulse-voltage capability.
- Base
- 9QL
- Socket
- B9E
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6KV6A BeamPower
Improved 6KV6-family beam-power tube for horizontal-deflection output service, optimized for high-current television line-scan operation.
- Base
- 9QU
- Socket
- B9E
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6LB6 BeamPower
Duodecar beam-power tube designed for horizontal-deflection amplification in color and black-and-white television receivers.
- Base
- 12GJ
- Socket
- B12C
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6LF6 BeamPower
Exceptionally high-current Duodecar beam pentode for color-television horizontal-deflection output, with approximately 40 W plate dissipation and multi-kilovolt flyback pulse capability.
- Base
- 12GW
- Socket
- B12C
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6LG6 BeamPower
Compactron beam-power pentode for color-television horizontal-deflection output, combining high transconductance, substantial dissipation, and strong peak-current switching capability.
- Base
- 12HL
- Socket
- B12C
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6LQ6 BeamPower
Heavy-duty Novar beam-power tube for horizontal-deflection output in color and monochrome televisions, with approximately 30 W plate dissipation and high pulse-current capability.
- Base
- 9QL
- Socket
- B9E
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6LR6 BeamPower
High-transconductance Duodecar beam-power tube for television horizontal-deflection output, providing roughly 30 W plate dissipation and strong instantaneous current for line-output transformers.
- Base
- 12FY
- Socket
- B12C
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6LX6 BeamPower
Heavy-duty 6LF6-family Duodecar beam-power tube for color-television horizontal-deflection output, with approximately 40 W plate dissipation and extreme pulse-current capability.
- Base
- 12GW
- Socket
- B12C
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6LX8 Pentode-Triode
Triode-pentode combination designed for television horizontal oscillator and frequency-control service, performing line time-base timing rather than high-power sweep output.
- Base
- 9DC
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 6 V
- Sections
- 2
6LZ6 BeamPower
The 6LZ6 is a heavy-duty beam power tube developed for television horizontal-output amplifier service. Its electrode structure handles substantial flyback pulse voltage and scanning current. The 6.3-volt heater and high plate-dissipation capability accommodate demanding line-deflection applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6MB6 BeamPower
The 6MB6 is a high-power beam tube developed for the horizontal-deflection output stage of television receivers. Its rugged electrode structure withstands repetitive line-sweep pulse stresses and delivers high beam current. The tube employs a 6.3-volt heater and supports substantial plate dissipation.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6MC6 Pentode
High-current power pentode intended for television horizontal-deflection and related power-amplifier service, with approximately 33 W plate dissipation and strong pulse capability.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9E
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6ME6 BeamPower
Novar beam-power tube for horizontal-deflection output in color and monochrome television receivers, providing approximately 30 W plate dissipation and substantial switching current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9E
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6MH6 BeamPower
Extremely high-current Compactron beam-power pentode for color-television horizontal-deflection output, with approximately 38.5 W dissipation and ampere-class peak cathode current.
- Base
- 12GW
- Socket
- B12C
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6MJ6 BeamPower
Novar beam-power tube for television horizontal-deflection output, closely related to the 6JE6C family and designed for demanding line-output and flyback operation.
- Base
- 9QL
- Socket
- B9E
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6P13P BeamPower
Chinese beam-power tube explicitly designed for television line-output and general power-amplifier service, combining approximately 18 W plate dissipation with sweep-tube pulse capability.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6P13S BeamPower
Russian beam-power tube intended for television horizontal-deflection output, designed for high pulse voltage and current in line-scan service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- IO
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6P20S BeamPower
Russian rugged output beam tetrode for substantial general power service, rated around 27 W plate dissipation; available sources do not explicitly establish horizontal-deflection service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- IO
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6P31S BeamPower
Russian rugged beam-output tetrode specifically designed for television line-scanning output, combining very high transconductance with strong pulse-current capability.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- IO
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6P36S BeamPower
Russian high-transconductance beam tetrode for television line-output service, rated for peak plate voltages around 7 kV and demanding horizontal-deflection operation.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- IO
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6P36SV BeamPower
Ruggedized Russian beam tetrode for television horizontal line-output stages, combining approximately 7 kV peak plate capability with extended service-life construction.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- IO
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6P7S BeamPower
The Soviet 6P7S is a beam power output tube developed for television deflection-generator output stages. Its electrode system handles significant pulse voltage and current, making it suitable for demanding sweep applications. The tube employs a 6.3-volt heater and an external anode connection.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
8236 BeamPower
Heavy-duty all-service beam-power pentode for television horizontal-deflection and RF amplification to approximately 30 MHz, with roughly 60 W plate dissipation.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- IO
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
AC6PEN BeamPower
Mazda beam-power amplifier designed for magnetic-scanning television time-base output, providing substantial current and pulse-voltage capability for early horizontal-deflection systems.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 4 V
- Sections
- 1
E236L Pentode
Rugged long-life power pentode for high-current service including television horizontal-deflection output, combining substantial pulse capability with special-quality construction.
- Base
- Octal
- Socket
- IO
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
ECF802 Pentode-Triode
Triode-pentode developed specifically as a sinusoidal oscillator for television horizontal line scanning, providing line time-base generation and frequency control rather than output power.
- Base
- 9C12
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 2
EL136 BeamPower
High-power beam output tube for television line-output and pulse-power service, combining high transconductance, approximately 30 W plate dissipation, and strong repetitive pulse capability.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
EL300 Pentode
High-power output pentode designed specifically for television horizontal line-deflection, providing substantial current and flyback-voltage capability for magnetic line-output stages.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
