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Specialized - Switching Tube vacuum tubes

Specialized - Switching Tube records in Tube Tinker cover 572 tube designations, including 1,020 preserved original datasheets. Compare bases, sockets, heater requirements, construction, exact variations, and directional replacement options.

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Tube records
572
Original datasheets
1,020
Variation families
18
Tubes with alternatives
23

About Specialized - Switching Tube tubes

If the tube is described as a switching tube, transmit/receive etc. then apply this type.

Electrical range

Nominal heater voltage
0–27 V
Nominal heater current
0–1,800 A

Common specialized - switching tube characteristics

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

Bases

  • B12E2
  • B7G2
  • Duodecal2
  • Special 13-pin2
  • 4CK1
  • 4V1
  • 6AR1
  • 9AD1

Sockets

  • B9A23
  • UX415
  • IO12
  • B7G11
  • B12A5
  • SK1005
  • B26A4
  • B13B2

Constructions

  • MicrowaveTRSwitch215
  • SparkGapPulseSwitch80
  • CounterSelectorSwitch37
  • Tetrode37
  • Thyratron37
  • RelayControlSwitch33
  • SurgeProtector33
  • BeamSwitchingCommutator18

Specialized - Switching Tube tube list

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  • 5865

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Band-pass transmit-receive gas-switching tube protecting a crystal detector from pulsed microwave power around 5.4–5.9 GHz in radar duplexing systems.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 5883

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Anti-transmit-receive microwave switching tube centered near 8.8 GHz. Gas-discharge action controls RF isolation and receiver protection during pulsed radar operation.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 5921

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Anti-transmit-receive microwave switching tube centered near 3.2 GHz and designed for high transmitter peak power in radar duplexing systems.

    Base
    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 5922

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Anti-transmit-receive microwave switching tube for operation near 3.4 GHz. Its gas-discharge action controls RF routing and receiver protection during radar pulses.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 5927

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Integral-cavity broadband transmit-receive microwave tube for decoupling a receiver from a shared transmitting and receiving antenna in pulsed radar systems.

    Base
    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 5939

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Fixed-tuned gas-switching window for pulsed microwave systems near 1.3 GHz. Its discharge provides rapid RF switching without a heater supply.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    0 V
    Sections
    1
  • 5960

    RelayControlSwitch

    Cold-cathode specialized relay and control switching tube. Available source material confirms the control-switch role but does not support a more specific functional description.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 6024

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Broadband ATR gas-switching tube for radar transmitter-receiver antenna decoupling. Its discharge rapidly controls RF isolation during pulsed microwave operation.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6033

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    ATR gas-switching tube centered near 9.3 GHz for radar duplexing. Its discharge provides rapid microwave-path control and receiver protection.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6034

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    ATR gas-switching microwave tube centered near 8.75 GHz. Gas-discharge action controls RF isolation and routing in pulsed radar systems.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6035

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Fixed-tuned broadband transmit-receive microwave tube for shared radar antenna service, protecting the receiver during high-power transmitter pulses.

    Base
    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6038

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    ATR gas-switching microwave tube centered near 9.3 GHz with low recovery time, enabling rapid return to receiver operation after transmitter pulses.

    Base
    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6047

    Other

    Electrostatically focused radial double-beam Additron designed as a binary-adder tube for high-speed digital computing. Its beam structure performs electronic arithmetic and logic functions.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • 6081

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    ATR gas-switching microwave tube for radar duplexing and receiver protection. Its discharge rapidly changes RF-path conditions during transmit-receive operation.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6090

    BeamSwitchingCommutator

    National Union radial-beam tube for high-speed electronic switching, commutation, multiplexing, and telemetering. Beam deflection electronically selects among output paths.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • 6091

    BeamSwitchingCommutator

    National Union radial-beam tube for high-speed electronic switching, commutation, multiplexing, and telemetering. Beam deflection electronically selects among output paths.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • 6117

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Integral-cavity broadband gas-switching TR tube covering roughly 2.66–2.97 GHz, providing receiver protection in pulsed microwave radar systems.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6162

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Broadband ATR gas-switching microwave tube centered near 9.08 GHz. Its discharge controls RF isolation and routing in radar duplexing service.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6163

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    X-band ATR microwave switching tube centered near 9.05 GHz. Gas-discharge action provides rapid RF-path control and receiver protection.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6164

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Integral-cavity broadband transmit-receive microwave tube for 8.5–9.6 GHz monopulse radar systems, providing rapid receiver isolation during transmission.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6167

    CounterSelectorSwitch

    Ten-stage cold-cathode gas-discharge stepping tube for pulse counting and registration. Sequential discharge transfer advances the count electronically between stages.

    Base
    9BW
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • 6170

    BeamSwitchingCommutator

    National Union radial-beam tube for high-speed switching, commutation, multiplexing, and telemetering. Beam deflection provides rapid electronic path selection.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • 6214

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Instant-firing ATR microwave switching tube for beacon radar systems. Its rapid discharge controls RF routing and receiver isolation during pulsed operation.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6232

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Broadband fixed-tuned TR microwave tube covering roughly 8.49–9.58 GHz, providing receiver protection and RF-path switching in radar systems.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6260

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Fixed-tuned gas-switching window for high-power pulsed microwave systems near 1.3 GHz, used as a broadband pre-TR protective device.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6276

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    X-band ATR microwave receiver/transmitter protection switch.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6282

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Bomac BL-11 broadband TR microwave switch for 24 GHz radar.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6304

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Bomac BL-43 broadband X-band ATR microwave switch.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6322

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Special-purpose microwave TR switching tube. Available manufacturer material establishes microwave switching service but does not support a more specific operating description.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6324

    BeamSwitchingCommutator

    National Union radial-beam tube for high-speed electronic switching, commutation, multiplexing, and telemetering. Beam deflection provides rapid electronic output selection.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • 6330

    MechanicalVacuumSwitch

    6330 specialized - switching tube electronic tube specifications and datasheets.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6331

    MechanicalVacuumSwitch

    6331 specialized - switching tube electronic tube specifications and datasheets.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6334

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Dual band-pass TR microwave tube with common gas fill for X-band balanced duplexer service, providing paired receiver-protection switching paths.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6370

    CounterSelectorSwitch

    Decade counting display tube with heated cathode and fluorescent readout. Internal counting and selection stages provide direct visible decimal indication.

    Base
    Duodecal
    Socket
    B12A
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • 6396

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Broadband ATR microwave switching tube for approximately 9.3 GHz waveguide service, providing radar receiver isolation and RF-path control.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6545

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Gas-filled microwave TR/ATR switching device for pulsed radar duplexers, protecting or isolating transmitter and receiver paths during high-power RF pulses.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6546

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Gas-filled microwave TR switch centered near 34.86 GHz for branched radar duplexers, protecting the receiver from high-power transmitter pulses.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6588

    MechanicalVacuumSwitch

    Bomac BL-315 waveguide mechanical shutter; 23.7–24.3 GHz; coil 14 V DC nominal, 100 ohms.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6591

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Gas-filled microwave TR/ATR switching device for pulsed radar duplexers, protecting or isolating transmitter and receiver paths during high-power RF pulses.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6592

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Bomac BL-309 C-band combined TR gas-discharge switch and mechanical shutter; 5200–5530 MHz; shutter circuit 28 V DC.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6593

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Bomac BL-310 X-band combined TR gas-discharge switch and mechanical shutter; 8490–9578 MHz; shutter circuit 28 V DC.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6594

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Bomac BL-311 C-band combined TR gas-discharge switch and mechanical shutter; 5395–5905 MHz; shutter circuit 28 V DC.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6595

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Bomac BL-316 tunable X-band TR and shutter device, 8490–9600 MHz.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6596

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Broadband double TR gas switch with electromagnetic shutter for X-band radar duplexers, operating approximately 8.49–9.58 GHz at high peak power.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6597

    MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Bomac BL-320 broadband X-band TR and shutter device, 8490–9578 MHz.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6599

    MicrowaveTRSwitch-MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Bomac BL-322 dual broadband TR gas-discharge switch with mechanical shutter for balanced radar duplexer; 8490–9578 MHz.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    2
  • 6600

    MechanicalVacuumSwitch

    Bomac BL-323 tunable mechanical cavity shutter, no gas fill; 8490–9600 MHz; 3 V coil.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6601

    MicrowaveTRSwitch-MicrowaveTRSwitch

    Bomac BL-327 dual broadband TR gas-discharge switch with shutter; 8490–9578 MHz.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    2