Electronic tube type
Power - Triode vacuum tubes
Power - Triode records in Tube Tinker cover 802 tube designations, including 2,091 preserved original datasheets. Compare bases, sockets, heater requirements, construction, exact variations, and directional replacement options.
- Tube records
- 802
- Original datasheets
- 2,091
- Variation families
- 23
- Tubes with alternatives
- 50
About Power - Triode tubes
This qualifies if the tube has a max plat dissipation over 10 W and under 100W. Also the tube must NOT qualify for "VerticalSweep".
Electrical range
- Nominal heater voltage
- 1.2–75 V
- Nominal heater current
- 0.06–4,300 A
Common power - triode characteristics
These are the most frequently recorded attributes among tubes in this category.
Bases
- UX417
- 4D9
- 8BD8
- 8B5
- 5S3
- 7AB3
- 7B3
- 12GY2
Sockets
- UX489
- IO60
- B422
- MEDIUM4BAYONET22
- B9A12
- B12C9
- J49
- JUMBO4B9
Constructions
- Triode729
- Triode-Triode73
Power - Triode tube list
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UXCV11 Triode
Graphite-anode power-amplifier and oscillator triode for high-power electronic service; source context supports transmitting-style RF operation.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- MEDIUM4BAYONET
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
V503 Triode
Directly heated mains-output power triode for audio service. Approximately 25 W plate dissipation, low amplification factor, and several-hundred-volt capability provide substantial low-frequency power amplification.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 4 V
- Sections
- 1
V65 Triode
The Splendor V65 is an early power-output triode intended for the final audio stage of battery-operated radio receivers. Its comparatively low internal plate resistance supports loudspeaker coupling, while useful amplification and transconductance permit sufficient output to operate multiple loudspeakers in suitable circuits.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
X2153 Triode
Eimac rugged planar power triode for continuous-wave or pulsed oscillator, amplifier, and frequency-multiplier service to approximately 6 GHz. Compact construction and multi-kilovolt capability support specialized microwave power.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
X2154 Triode
Eimac rugged high-mu planar power triode for continuous-wave and pulsed oscillator, amplifier, and frequency-multiplier service to approximately 6 GHz. High gain and compact geometry suit specialized microwave power.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
Y1636 Triode
Metal-ceramic planar power triode for plate- and grid-pulsed oscillator or amplifier service. Large cathode area increases current capability while compact planar construction supports demanding microwave pulse applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
Y1774 Triode
Planar metal-ceramic power triode designed specifically for long-pulse amplifier chains. Large cathode area reduces current density for improved life while high gain and transconductance support demanding microwave pulse service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
Y503 Triode
Eimac high-reliability rugged planar power triode for airborne pulsed RF service to approximately 3 GHz. Substantial plate dissipation and multi-kilovolt capability support demanding military microwave equipment.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6 V
- Sections
- 1
Y572 Triode
Rugged planar triode, former 8906 designation, for CW/pulsed oscillator, multiplier, modulator, and regulator service to 3 GHz.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6 V
- Sections
- 1
Y581 Triode
Forced-air-cooled rugged planar triode, former 8907 designation, for CW/pulsed oscillator, multiplier, modulator, and regulator service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6 V
- Sections
- 1
YD1012 Triode
Directly heated thoriated-tungsten very-high-power RF triode for transmitting, industrial, and Class B applications. Its exceptional approximately 180 kW plate-dissipation capability and high transconductance suit major high-power RF installations.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 18 V
- Sections
- 1
YD1120 Triode
Directly heated thoriated-tungsten RF power triode for transmitting, industrial, and Class B service. Rated for approximately 5 kW plate dissipation, with moderate gain and high transconductance for substantial RF power-amplifier applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 12.6 V
- Sections
- 1
YD1130 Triode
Directly heated thoriated-tungsten RF power triode for transmitting, industrial, and Class B applications. Rated for approximately 400 W plate dissipation, with high amplification factor suited to efficient RF power stages.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- GIANT5
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
YD1192 Triode
Water-cooled external-anode ceramic-metal power triode designed for high-power Class C industrial RF oscillator service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 8.4 V
- Sections
- 1
YD1193 Triode
Vapor-cooled high-power RF triode designed for Class C industrial oscillator service, with published operating and limiting data.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 8.4 V
- Sections
- 1
YD1195 Triode
Forced-air-cooled high-power RF triode designed for Class C industrial oscillator service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 8.4 V
- Sections
- 1
YD1197 Triode
Water-cooled YD1195-family high-power RF triode with integral cooler, designed for Class C industrial oscillator service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 8.4 V
- Sections
- 1
YD1202 Triode
Water-cooled high-power RF industrial triode with integral cooler, designed for Class C oscillator service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 12.2 V
- Sections
- 1
YD1203 Triode
Vapor-cooled high-power RF industrial triode designed for Class C oscillator service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 12.2 V
- Sections
- 1
YD1212 Triode
Water-cooled external-anode ceramic-metal triode designed for high-power Class C industrial RF oscillator service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 12.6 V
- Sections
- 1
YD1213 Triode
Vapor-cooled very-high-power RF industrial triode designed for Class C oscillator service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 12.6 V
- Sections
- 1
YD1240 Triode
Air-cooled metal-ceramic RF power triode with integral cooler, designed for Class C industrial oscillator service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
YD1244 Triode
Air-cooled metal-ceramic RF power triode in the YD1240 family, designed for Class C industrial oscillator service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
YD1342 Triode
Very-high-power metal-ceramic triode with integral water cooler for industrial Class C RF oscillator service to approximately 30 MHz.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 14 V
- Sections
- 1
YD1352S Triode
Water-cooled magnetically focused metal-ceramic triode designed for industrial Class C RF oscillator service to approximately 5 MHz.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
Z2354 Triode
General Electric low-mu ceramic-metal planar triode for audio or RF power amplification and series-regulator service under severe environmental conditions. Compact rugged construction and moderate dissipation suit demanding professional equipment.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
Z2A Triode
Early directly heated Philips transmitting triode with low-capacitance lead arrangement for short-wave transmitter service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6 V
- Sections
- 1
Z5099A Triode
General Electric high-mu power triode with approximately 100 W plate dissipation and kilovolt plate capability. High transconductance and amplification factor provide substantial gain and current capability for professional power applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
Z5387 Triode
High-mu metal-ceramic planar power triode for grounded-grid Class C continuous-wave and pulsed VHF/UHF service extending above 3 GHz. Compact geometry and high gain support specialized microwave-frequency power.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6 V
- Sections
- 1
ZB120 Triode
Amperex zero-bias power triode for low-distortion Class B amplifier or modulator service, RF frequency multiplication, and conventional RF amplification. Moderate dissipation and high amplification factor provide versatile professional power.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 10.25 V
- Sections
- 1
ZB60 Triode
Amperex power triode for RF power-amplifier and oscillator service as well as audio-frequency power amplification or modulation. Moderate dissipation and high amplification factor support versatile transmitter and audio applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 10 V
- Sections
- 1
ZD1000F Triode
Forced-air-cooled modulating power triode for audio or RF amplification through approximately 60 MHz, modulation, and voltage-stabilizer service. Kilowatt-class anode dissipation supports substantial professional power and control applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B5F
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
ZP1043 Triode
Heat-sink-cooled General Electric power triode for grid-pulsed Class C amplifier operation in the L-band, particularly navigational-aid applications. Specialized pulse ratings and multi-kilovolt operation support microwave transmitter service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
ZP1074 Triode
Heat-sink-cooled triode with internal feedback for L-band pulsed oscillator service in airborne and ground-based equipment.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
