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Power - Pentode (NOT beam) vacuum tubes

Power - Pentode (NOT beam) records in Tube Tinker cover 396 tube designations, including 1,397 preserved original datasheets. Compare bases, sockets, heater requirements, construction, exact variations, and directional replacement options.

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Tube records
396
Original datasheets
1,397
Variation families
42
Tubes with alternatives
91

About Power - Pentode (NOT beam) tubes

Tubes of this type must a power pentode section which takes priority. The max plate watt rating must be over 10 watts and less than 100 watts. Qualification also says that this tube did NOT qualify as "HorizontalSweep" or "VerticalSweep"

Electrical range

Nominal heater voltage
0.625–60 V
Nominal heater current
0.01–9 A

Common power - pentode (not beam) characteristics

These are the most frequently recorded attributes among tubes in this category.

Bases

  • 5J21
  • 9DX8
  • 7S7
  • B9A6
  • Octal6
  • 5E4
  • Subminiature4
  • 5B3

Sockets

  • B9A82
  • IO47
  • B7G18
  • B514
  • P8A13
  • B5D11
  • B8G9
  • M7A8

Constructions

  • Pentode325
  • Pentode-Triode38
  • Diode-Diode-Pentode16
  • Pentode-Pentode13
  • BeamPower-Pentode1
  • Diode-Pentode1
  • Pentode-Pentode-Triode1
  • Pentode-Rectifier1

Power - Pentode (NOT beam) tube list

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  • 10BQ5

    Pentode

    Miniature audio-output power pentode electrically equivalent to 6BQ5/EL84 except for heater rating. Designed for the output stage of audio-frequency amplifiers, it provides substantial power from compact nine-pin construction.

    Base
    9CV
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    10.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • 10GK6

    Pentode

    Miniature output pentode used in audio amplifier output stages and television video-output stages. Its power-capable construction supports both audio load drive and comparatively high-current wideband video service.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    10 V
    Sections
    1
  • 10GN8

    Pentode-Triode

    Miniature triode-pentode for television receivers. The triode serves sync-separator, sync-clipper, phase-inverter, or sound-IF functions, while the pentode provides video-output amplification.

    Base
    9DX
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    10.5 V
    Sections
    2
  • 10GV8

    Pentode-Triode

    Miniature triode-pentode for television sync-amplifier and video-output applications. It is electrically equivalent to related ECL85-family types except for heater rating, combining small-signal control and output functions.

    Base
    9LY
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    11.6 V
    Sections
    2
  • 10P18

    Pentode

    Output pentode designed for audio power stages in AC/DC mains-powered equipment. Its heater and output characteristics suit transformerless receivers requiring a dedicated low-frequency power amplifier.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    45 V
    Sections
    1
  • 10PL12

    Pentode-Triode

    Beam-power output valve intended for audio-frequency power amplification in television and radio receivers, using a heater suited to series-connected receiver supplies.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    50 V
    Sections
    2
  • 10Z10

    BeamPower-Pentode

    Beam-power receiving tube intended primarily for audio-frequency output service in television or radio equipment using series-connected heater supplies.

    Base
    12BT
    Socket
    B12C
    Heater
    10 V
    Sections
    2
  • 11AF9

    Pentode-Pentode

    Miniature dual-pentode television tube combining a high-current video-output section with a lower-power section for sound IF, AGC, or sync-separator service, integrating multiple television signal functions in one envelope.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    11.6 V
    Sections
    2
  • 11KV8

    Pentode-Triode

    Miniature triode-pentode for television voltage amplification, sync separation, sound IF, and video output. Its pentode section uses frame-grid construction for high-transconductance wideband output service.

    Base
    9DX
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    10.9 V
    Sections
    2
  • 11LQ8

    Pentode-Triode

    Miniature triode-pentode for television receivers. The triode serves sync-separator or sound-IF functions while the pentode provides video-output amplification, combining control and output stages in one tube.

    Base
    9DX
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    10.9 V
    Sections
    2
  • 12CM6

    Pentode

    Beam-power output tube intended for audio-frequency amplification in television and radio equipment, providing moderate output power from low-voltage receiving-tube supplies.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    12.6 V
    Sections
    1
  • 12DZ8

    Pentode-Triode

    Triode-pentode electrically equivalent to related 6DZ8-family versions except for heater rating. Manufacturer documentation defines a combined small-signal triode and pentode device rather than a single-section power pentode.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    12.6 V
    Sections
    2
  • 12HU8

    Pentode-Pentode

    Twin output pentode, the 12-volt-heater designation of the 6HU8/12HU8 family. Two power-capable pentode sections are combined in one envelope for dual output-stage applications.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    12 V
    Sections
    2
  • 15HB6

    Pentode

    Power pentode heater variant whose source explicitly references the corresponding 6-volt parent electrical characteristics; intended for power-output service in series-heater equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    14.7 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1611

    Pentode

    Pentode intended for amplification or power-output service. Manufacturer documentation supplies electrical ratings, characteristics, operating conditions, capacitances, and construction details supporting general power-capable amplifier operation.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    IO
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1613

    Pentode

    RCA heater-cathode RF power pentode designed for transmitting service. Its manufacturer ratings are intended for radio-frequency power generation or amplification rather than ordinary receiving or audio-output use.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    IO
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1644

    Pentode-Pentode

    Special-quality twin-pentode power amplifier related to the 12L8GT family, intended for dependable power-amplifier service.

    Base
    8BU
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    12.6 V
    Sections
    2
  • 16GK6

    Pentode

    High-transconductance power pentode for audio-output and television video-output stages, with approximately 13.2 W plate dissipation.

    Base
    9GK
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    16 V
    Sections
    1
  • 17X10

    Pentode-Pentode

    Dual-pentode television sound tube combining gated-beam FM limiter/discriminator service with a separate audio power-output pentode.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B12C
    Heater
    16.8 V
    Sections
    2
  • 17Y9

    Pentode-Pentode

    Dissimilar dual pentode for television receivers, combining a high-transconductance video-output section with a signal pentode for sound IF, AGC, or sync separation.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B10B
    Heater
    16.5 V
    Sections
    2
  • 18

    Pentode

    Indirectly heated power pentode similar to types 2A5 and 42, intended for conventional audio-frequency output service with a 14 V heater.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    UX6
    Heater
    14 V
    Sections
    1
  • 18AJ10

    Pentode-Pentode

    Compactron combining a dual-control FM detector pentode with a separate audio power pentode for television sound output.

    Base
    12E2
    Socket
    B12C
    Heater
    18 V
    Sections
    2
  • 18DZ8

    Pentode-Triode

    Miniature high-mu triode and power-pentode combination designed as a complete two-stage audio-frequency amplifier.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    18 V
    Sections
    2
  • 18GV8

    Pentode-Triode

    High-mu triode and power-pentode combination for television sync amplification and video-output service.

    Base
    9LY
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    18 V
    Sections
    2
  • 18HB8

    Pentode-Triode

    Triode-pentode designed for stereo and monaural audio equipment, integrating voltage amplification with approximately 1 W Class-A output.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    18 V
    Sections
    2
  • 1A5G

    Pentode

    Directly heated battery power pentode for very-low-consumption receiver audio output, producing roughly 0.1 W.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    IO
    Heater
    1.4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1A5GT

    Pentode

    Low-drain directly heated battery power pentode providing approximately 115 mW Class-A audio output from about 90 V.

    Base
    6X
    Socket
    IO
    Heater
    1.4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1AC5

    Pentode

    Ultra-low-power directly heated pentode for battery audio-output service from plate supplies as low as 45–67.5 V.

    Base
    8CP
    Socket
    IO
    Heater
    1.25 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1AG4

    Pentode

    Subminiature directly heated power pentode for compact battery-operated receiver output stages.

    Base
    512AX
    Socket
    B7G
    Heater
    1.25 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1C5G

    Pentode

    Directly heated battery power pentode for low-voltage, low-current receiver audio-output service.

    Base
    G-6X
    Socket
    IO
    Heater
    1.4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1C5GT

    Pentode

    Glass tubular directly heated power pentode for low-voltage battery receiver output stages.

    Base
    G-6X
    Socket
    IO
    Heater
    1.4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1J5G

    Pentode

    Directly heated battery power pentode capable of roughly 0.45 W Class-A audio output from approximately 135 V.

    Base
    6X
    Socket
    IO
    Heater
    2 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1L5G

    Pentode

    Directly heated power-amplifier pentode for conventional battery-operated receiver output service.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    IO
    Heater
    2 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1LA4

    Pentode

    Low-drain directly heated battery power pentode providing roughly 115 mW Class-A audio output.

    Base
    5AD
    Socket
    B8G
    Heater
    1.4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1LA4E

    Pentode

    Special low-drain battery power pentode for portable receiver output stages where long battery life takes priority over high power.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B8G
    Heater
    1.4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1LB4

    Pentode

    Power/output pentode designed for Class-A, single-ended, or push-pull audio-frequency output amplification.

    Base
    5AD
    Socket
    B8G
    Heater
    1.4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1P10

    Pentode

    Power/output pentode designed for Class-A, single-ended, or push-pull audio-frequency output amplification.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B7G
    Heater
    1.4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1S4

    Pentode

    Power/output pentode designed for Class-A, single-ended, or push-pull audio-frequency output amplification.

    Base
    7AV
    Socket
    B7G
    Heater
    1.4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1V5

    Pentode

    Power/output pentode designed for Class-A, single-ended, or push-pull audio-frequency output amplification.

    Base
    8CP
    Socket
    B8D
    Heater
    1.25 V
    Sections
    1
  • 2101

    Pentode

    Power/output pentode designed for Class-A, single-ended, or push-pull audio-frequency output amplification.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    2 V
    Sections
    1
  • 2151

    Pentode

    Power/output pentode designed for Class-A, single-ended, or push-pull audio-frequency output amplification.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    14 V
    Sections
    1
  • 220PT

    Pentode

    Power/output pentode designed for Class-A, single-ended, or push-pull audio-frequency output amplification.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B5
    Heater
    2 V
    Sections
    1
  • 25B6G

    Pentode

    Power/output pentode designed for Class-A, single-ended, or push-pull audio-frequency output amplification.

    Base
    7S
    Socket
    IO
    Heater
    25 V
    Sections
    1
  • 2A5

    Pentode

    Power/output pentode designed for Class-A, single-ended, or push-pull audio-frequency output amplification.

    Base
    6B
    Socket
    UX6
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • 2E22

    Pentode

    Power pentode designed primarily for Class-C radio-frequency transmitting, amplifier, oscillator, or modulated RF service.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    UY5
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • 2L33

    Pentode

    Power pentode designed for both audio/output amplification and radio-frequency power-amplifier service.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B7G
    Heater
    1.2 V
    Sections
    1
  • 2L35

    Pentode

    Power pentode designed for both audio/output amplification and radio-frequency power-amplifier service.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B7G
    Heater
    1.2 V
    Sections
    1
  • 306A

    Pentode

    Power pentode designed primarily for Class-C radio-frequency transmitting, amplifier, oscillator, or modulated RF service.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    UX4
    Heater
    2.75 V
    Sections
    1