Electronic tube type
Voltage - Pentode vacuum tubes
Voltage - Pentode records in Tube Tinker cover 243 tube designations, including 694 preserved original datasheets. Compare bases, sockets, heater requirements, construction, exact variations, and directional replacement options.
- Tube records
- 243
- Original datasheets
- 694
- Variation families
- 29
- Tubes with alternatives
- 66
About Voltage - Pentode tubes
If the tube is a single pentode that did not fall into any of the Power tube categories, Then apply this type.
Electrical range
- Nominal heater voltage
- 0.5–30 V
- Nominal heater current
- 0.008–2.5 A
Common voltage - pentode characteristics
These are the most frequently recorded attributes among tubes in this category.
Bases
- B9A8
- B8D/F5
- 9EQ4
- NOVAL4
- 5J3
- E7-13
- E9-13
- Noval3
Sockets
- B9A58
- B7G16
- B8G15
- IO13
- UX613
- SUBMINIATURE88
- B5D4
- B74
Constructions
- Pentode241
- Triode2
Voltage - Pentode tube list
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6SJ7WGT Pentode
Ruggedized pentode for dependable RF and audio-frequency amplification in military, industrial, and other demanding electronic equipment.
- Base
- 9L
- Socket
- IO
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6V10P Pentode
Russian secondary-emission pentode developed specifically for fast pulse amplification and electronic-control circuitry.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6V1P Pentode
Russian secondary-emission pentode for pulse-signal amplification, providing ampere-class pulse anode and dynode currents.
- Base
- B9A
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6V1PV Pentode
Ruggedized Russian secondary-emission pentode for demanding pulse-signal amplification and electronic-control service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6V9 Pentode
Russian power-oriented pentode with approximately 9 W plate dissipation and published loaded output exceeding 2 W.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6Z32P Pentode
Russian pentode designed specifically for first-stage amplification in sound-recording and sound-reproducing equipment.
- Base
- B9A
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6Z52P Pentode
Wideband low-noise Russian pentode developed for sensitive amplifier input stages and television signal amplification.
- Base
- B9A
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6ZH32P Pentode
Russian indirectly heated voltage-amplifier pentode; typical anode 250 V, 3 mA; printed transconductance 1.8 Ma/V.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6ZH35B Pentode
Russian subminiature pentode for compact small-signal amplifier service with low heater current and modest plate dissipation.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- SUBMINIATURE7
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6ZH35BV Pentode
Ruggedized Russian subminiature pentode for dependable small-signal amplification under demanding mechanical and environmental conditions.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- SUBMINIATURE7
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6ZH38PEV Pentode
Russian pentode documented with translated manufacturer electrical characteristics and ratings. The available source establishes conventional pentode operation but does not provide sufficiently explicit application or cutoff terminology to support a narrower functional classification.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B7G
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6ZH44P Pentode
Russian indirectly heated voltage-amplifier pentode; typical anode 150 V, 26 mA; printed transconductance 26 Ma/V.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
7234 Pentode
National Union high-voltage pentode designed for control, regulator, and high-voltage sweep circuits operating in the kilovolt range. Its defining role is high-voltage electronic control rather than ordinary receiving or audio amplification.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
7314 Pentode
High-temperature reliable pentode from Bendix, designed for dependable operation under elevated-temperature conditions. Its manufacturer description emphasizes environmental reliability rather than a specialized signal-processing or power-output function.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B7G
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
7432 Pentode
Reliable subminiature RF pentode with flying leads, designed for guided-weapon equipment. Mullard documentation specifies severe vibration capability, combining miniature RF amplification with reliability for demanding military electronic systems.
- Base
- B8D/F
- Socket
- SUBMINIATURE8
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
7433 Pentode
Reliable subminiature pentode with flying leads for guided-weapon equipment. Manufacturer documentation emphasizes severe vibration capability and dependable miniature signal operation for demanding military electronic systems.
- Base
- B8D/F
- Socket
- SUBMINIATURE8
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
7434 Pentode
Reliable subminiature low-noise-output pentode with flying leads for guided-weapon equipment. It combines reduced noise, miniature construction, and severe-vibration capability for sensitive signal stages in demanding military electronics.
- Base
- B8D/F
- Socket
- SUBMINIATURE8
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
7438 Pentode
Reliable subminiature pentode for guided-weapon equipment, with a short suppressor base allowing grid 3 to serve as a second control electrode. Its construction supports specialized signal-control functions under severe vibration.
- Base
- B8D/F
- Socket
- SUBMINIATURE8
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
7498 Pentode
Rugged seven-pin all-glass pentode engineered for low catastrophic failure, long cutoff operation, frequent heater switching, and low heater-cathode leakage. Its construction emphasizes reliability and long-term stability in demanding electronic service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B7G
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
7499 Pentode
Rugged nine-pin all-glass pentode designed for video-amplifier applications. Special electrode, cathode, heater, and glass construction reduce catastrophic failure and support long cutoff periods, frequent heater switching, and low leakage.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
7683 Pentode
High-voltage pentode designed for wide plate-voltage swing in shunt or series high-voltage regulator circuits. Its primary function is electronic high-voltage regulation and control rather than ordinary small-signal amplification.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
7721 Pentode
High-transconductance long-life pentode for wide-band amplification, explicitly paired with D3A in manufacturer literature. It combines substantial gain-bandwidth capability with extended service life for professional broadband signal equipment.
- Base
- 9EQ
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
7722 Pentode
Wideband pentode amplifier with very high transconductance, co-designated E280F. Its manufacturer-defined role is broadband signal amplification where high gain and wide frequency response are required.
- Base
- 9EQ
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
7727 Pentode
Subminiature electrometer pentode normally operated in triode connection for logarithmic and extremely low-current measurements. Its defining function is ultra-sensitive instrumentation rather than conventional RF, audio, or power amplification.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 1.25 V
- Sections
- 1
7733 Pentode
Wideband pentode amplifier designed as a high-reliability replacement for 12BY7 and 12BY7A. It combines broadband signal amplification with enhanced reliability for professional electronic equipment.
- Base
- E9-1 / 9BF
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
7737 Pentode
Premium-quality rugged pentode specified for a 10,000-hour service life. Amperex documentation emphasizes extended operating life and robust construction, making reliability and longevity its defining distinctions.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
7761 Pentode
Premium high-transconductance subminiature video pentode designed for severe shock, vibration, high-temperature, and high-altitude operation. It combines wideband video amplification with unusually rugged environmental capability.
- Base
- 8DL
- Socket
- B8D
- Heater
- 26.5 V
- Sections
- 1
7788 Pentode
Premium-quality high-transconductance pentode specified for a 10,000-hour service life. Amperex documentation emphasizes extended professional reliability together with substantial transconductance for demanding signal-amplifier applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
77E Pentode
Brimar RF pentode with a 6.3 V, 0.3 A heater and high anode impedance. Manufacturer data identify it as a radio-frequency signal-amplifier tube rather than a power-output device.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX6
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
7AB7 Pentode
Pentode documented with manufacturer and handbook Class A operating characteristics. The available source establishes conventional signal-amplifier operation but does not provide sufficiently explicit application or cutoff terminology for narrower classification.
- Base
- 8BO
- Socket
- B8G
- Heater
- 7 V
- Sections
- 1
7AD7 Pentode
Pentode documented with Class A ratings and operating characteristics. Available manufacturer and handbook material establishes signal-amplifier service without sufficiently explicit application or cutoff terminology for a more specialized functional type.
- Base
- 8V
- Socket
- LOCTAL8
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
7AG7 Pentode
Pentode documented with manufacturer Class A operating conditions. The available source supports conventional signal amplification but does not clearly establish a narrower cutoff, power, or specialized functional category.
- Base
- 8V
- Socket
- B8G
- Heater
- 7 V
- Sections
- 1
7ED7 Pentode
Straight television pentode designed for AC/DC series-heater operation. Ediswan documentation identifies it as a television signal tube, with series-string heater characteristics suited to transformerless receiver designs.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 7.3 V
- Sections
- 1
8517 Pentode
Subminiature pentode designed for Class C oscillator and frequency-multiplier service. Manufacturer documentation emphasizes long life and severe-environment operation, making RF generation and multiplication its defining function rather than linear amplification.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- SUBMINIATURE8
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
8D2 Pentode
Brimar RF pentode designed for receiver amplification. Its manufacturer documentation identifies straightforward radio-frequency signal service rather than power output or another specialized function.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B8G
- Heater
- 13 V
- Sections
- 1
8D3 Pentode
High-slope Brimar RF pentode designed for wide-band television RF, IF, and video-frequency amplifier service. Its defining role is broadband television signal amplification across multiple receiver stages.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B8G
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
8D8 Pentode
8D8 voltage - pentode electronic tube specifications and datasheets.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
95108 Pentode
Philips directly heated subminiature transmitting pentode designed for radiosondes. It can operate as a pentode or triode-connected oscillator around 30 MHz, combining compact RF transmission with specialized airborne meteorological service.
- Base
- Subminiature
- Socket
- SUBMINIATURE6
- Heater
- 1.25 V
- Sections
- 1
9KC6 Pentode
Frame-grid dual-control pentode for color-television chroma bandpass, color demodulation, and video amplification with exceptionally high transconductance.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 8.7 V
- Sections
- 1
A3064_GEC Pentode
A3064_GEC voltage - pentode electronic tube specifications and datasheets.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
ACSP1 Pentode
Mazda screened pentode developed specifically for noise suppression and automatic-tuning control circuits in AC mains radio receivers.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- M7A
- Heater
- 4 V
- Sections
- 1
ACSP3RH Pentode
Special low-noise, low-microphony version of the Mazda ACSP3 high-slope RF pentode for sensitive receiver and low-level amplifier stages.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- M7A
- Heater
- 4 V
- Sections
- 1
B443 Pentode
Early Philips power pentode for output-amplifier service, combining approximately 3 W plate dissipation with a low-current 4 V heater.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 4 V
- Sections
- 1
B443S Pentode
Philips output pentode closely related to B443, providing approximately 3 W plate dissipation for early audio power-amplifier service.
- Base
- 035
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 4 V
- Sections
- 1
C243N Pentode
Low-voltage directly heated power pentode for battery-operated radio and audio output service, using a 2 V, 200 mA filament.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2 V
- Sections
- 1
C3G Pentode
Professional long-life wideband pentode with approximately 14 mA/V transconductance and a guaranteed service life around 10,000 hours.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B8G
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
C3M Pentode
Professional universal long-life pentode for series or parallel heater operation, with approximately 10,000-hour guaranteed service life.
- Base
- Loctal
- Socket
- B8G
- Heater
- 20 V
- Sections
- 1
C3O Pentode
Long-life professional pentode developed for both RF and audio-frequency amplification in continuously operated equipment.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B8G
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
