Specialized tube type
Specialized - Thyratron vacuum tubes
Specialized - Thyratron records in Tube Tinker cover 581 tube designations, including 1,239 preserved original datasheets. Compare bases, sockets, heater requirements, construction, exact variations, and directional replacement options.
- Tube records
- 581
- Original datasheets
- 1,239
- Variation families
- 42
- Tubes with alternatives
- 23
About Specialized - Thyratron tubes
If the tube is described as a thyratron then apply this type.
Electrical range
- Nominal heater voltage
- 1.25–220 V
- Nominal heater current
- 0.05–190 A
Common specialized - thyratron characteristics
These are the most frequently recorded attributes among tubes in this category.
Bases
- DOWN13
- 4BZ7
- A4-107
- 4CF4
- 4D4
- B7G4
- B7D3
- 3G2
Sockets
- UX435
- IO27
- B9A23
- B7G19
- A10
- SPECIAL38
- B4B7
- SJ45
Constructions
- Thyratron529
- Triode36
- Rectifier9
- Tetrode7
Specialized - Thyratron tube list
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NL760 Triode
Quick-heating industrial gas-and-mercury thyratron for welding control, motor-speed control, and regulated rectifiers. Its massive cathode supports heavy switching.
- Base
- DOWN
- Socket
- SJ4
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
NL760L Thyratron
Industrial thyratron for grid-controlled rectifier and control service. Its massive directly heated cathode supports heavy controlled current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
NL761 Thyratron
Quick-heating industrial gas-and-mercury thyratron for welding, motor-speed control, and regulated rectifier applications.
- Base
- DOWN
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
NL778 Triode
Industrial thyratron for timing, control, welding, and regulated-rectifier service. Its heavy cathode supports substantial controlled power.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- SJ4
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
P15632 Thyratron
Xenon-filled thyratron for relay, motor-control, and ignitor-firing service. Controlled gas discharge switches substantial industrial current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
PL10 Thyratron
Directly heated gas-filled triode with highly insulated external grid for pulse and relay circuits. Grid triggering provides controlled discharge switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 1.85 V
- Sections
- 1
PL105 Thyratron
Mercury-vapor tetrode thyratron for controlled rectification, motor-speed control, switching, furnace and lamp control, and resistance welding.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
PL106 Thyratron
Directly heated mercury-vapor and inert-gas thyratron for motor control, AC control, and industrial switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
PL150 Thyratron
Directly heated mercury-vapor/gas thyratron for cinema rectifiers, battery chargers, and industrial rectifier service. Its massive filament supports heavy current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 1.9 V
- Sections
- 1
PL1607 Thyratron
Directly heated xenon-filled tetrode thyratron for electronic timers and grid-controlled rectifiers. Trigger-grid action provides controlled discharge.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2 V
- Sections
- 1
PL17 Thyratron
Gas-filled relay and pulse-control thyratron. Controlled discharge provides electronic switching for timing, relay, and pulse circuits.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
PL2052A Thyratron
Gas-filled tetrode thyratron for relay, timing, and stabilized rectifier service. Grid control initiates reliable discharge switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
PL255 Thyratron
Mercury-vapor thyratron triode for motor control, production machinery, elevator control, and resistance welding. Its heavy heater supports substantial current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
PL260 Thyratron
Heavy-duty mercury-vapor thyratron triode for continuous motor control, relay service, and industrial applications. Its massive heater supports heavy current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
PL2D21 Thyratron
Gas-filled tetrode thyratron for relay service, electronic timers, stabilized rectifiers, and grid-controlled rectifiers.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
PL3C23 Thyratron
Directly heated mercury-vapor and inert-gas thyratron triode with negative-control characteristic for industrial power switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
PL5557 Thyratron
Mercury-vapor thyratron for relay, alarm/protection, and controlled-rectifier service. Grid triggering controls substantial power.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
PL5727 Thyratron
Inert-gas tetrode thyratron for relay, servo-control, controlled-rectifier, and pulse-modulator service. Grid triggering provides versatile electronic switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 3 V
- Sections
- 1
RK61 Thyratron
Subminiature gas thyratron for compact switching and control circuits. Its low-power directly heated filament suits small electronic equipment.
- Base
- 4E
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 1.4 V
- Sections
- 1
RSG155 Thyratron
Mercury-vapor thyratron for high-voltage controlled rectification and industrial switching. Its heavy filament supports substantial controlled current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
RX233A Thyratron
Gas triode trigger thyratron for pulse and control circuits. Grid triggering initiates abrupt gas-discharge conduction.
- Base
- 8A
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
RX884 Thyratron
Heated gas-triode thyratron for sweep-oscillator service. Its controlled discharge supports relaxation time-base generation and grid-controlled switching.
- Base
- 8H
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
RX885 Thyratron
Heated gas-triode thyratron for sweep-oscillator service. Controlled gas discharge provides relaxation timing and switching.
- Base
- 8F
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
S0-5-0-1iV Thyratron
The S0.5/0.1iV is an indirectly heated noble-gas thyratron developed for timing circuits, relay switching, and electronic control equipment. Its oxide cathode, control grid, and screen grid provide triggered gas conduction. The compact device operates from a 6.3-volt heater supply.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
S0501IV Thyratron
Gas-filled thyratron for electronic switching and controlled conduction. Available source material confirms thyratron service without a narrower application.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
S1305IV Thyratron
Gas-filled thyratron for controlled-power switching. Its directly heated cathode supports substantial discharge current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
S1-3-10dV Thyratron
The S1.3/10dV is a directly heated noble-gas thyratron intended for electronic switching and speed control of small electrical drives. Its oxide-coated filament supports thermionic emission, while the control grid triggers conduction through the gas discharge. The tube is suitable for controlled-power circuits.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
S1310DV Thyratron
Gas-filled thyratron for industrial controlled-power service. Its heavy directly heated cathode supports substantial switching current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
S1-3-2iV Thyratron
The S1.3/2iV is an indirectly heated noble-gas thyratron designed primarily for relay-control applications. Its oxide cathode, control grid, and screen grid support electrically triggered switching of load current. The device operates from a 6.3-volt heater and is related to the 6574 family.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
S1330DM Thyratron
Heavy-current gas-filled thyratron for industrial power control. Its massive directly heated cathode supports substantial discharge switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
S1-3-30dV Thyratron
The S1.3/30dV is a directly heated noble-gas thyratron intended for industrial electronic control, motor-speed regulation, and ignitron triggering. Its oxide-coated filament provides emission for controlled gas discharge. The device combines grid-triggered switching with relatively high current-handling capability.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
S1-5-150dM Thyratron
The S1.5/150dM is a directly heated mixed-gas thyratron containing noble gas and mercury vapor. It was developed for industrial electronic control and continuous motor-speed adjustment in high-power electrical drives. Its oxide cathode and triggering grid provide controlled conduction under specified thermal conditions.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
S15150DM Thyratron
Very-high-current thyratron for heavy industrial power control. Its enormous directly heated cathode supports substantial controlled discharge.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
S1-5-40dV Thyratron
The S1.5/40dV is a directly heated noble-gas thyratron designed for industrial control, motor-speed regulation, and ignitron firing circuits. Its oxide-coated filament and triggering grid provide controlled current switching. The glass device supports substantial discharge currents with appropriate electrical protection.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
S15-40i Thyratron
The AEG S15/40i is an indirectly heated mercury-vapor thyratron designed for controlled rectification and industrial switching. Its separate oxide cathode and control grid permit triggered conduction in mercury vapor. The glass envelope requires vertical mounting with the base downward.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
S1540I Thyratron
Heavy-current thyratron for industrial controlled-power service. Its large heater supports substantial gas-discharge switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
S155D Thyratron
Mercury-vapor thyratron for heavy industrial power control. Its large directly heated cathode supports substantial low-drop discharge current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
S1580DM Thyratron
Very-high-current thyratron for heavy industrial controlled-power service. Its massive directly heated cathode supports substantial switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
S1-5-80dV Thyratron
The S1.5/80dV is a directly heated noble-gas thyratron designed for electronic control systems and variable-speed electric drives. Its control grid determines the initiation of conduction through the gas-filled envelope. The oxide-coated filament operates from a 2.5-volt heating supply.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
S1580DV Thyratron
Very-high-current thyratron for industrial power control. Its massive directly heated cathode supports heavy controlled gas discharge.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
S1580I Thyratron
Mercury-vapor thyratron for very-heavy industrial power control. Its enormous heater supports substantial low-drop discharge current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
S7525D Thyratron
Mercury-vapor thyratron for industrial controlled-power service. Its heavy directly heated cathode supports substantial low-drop discharge.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
SC21 Thyratron
Xenon negative-control thyratron for high-current grid-controlled rectifier service. Its massive filament supports heavy controlled gas discharge.
- Base
- 4BZ
- Socket
- IO
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
STE10000203 Triode
Noble-gas triode thyratron for relay and control applications. Grid triggering initiates controlled gas-discharge switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
STE10002515 Triode
Mercury-vapor triode thyratron for relay and control applications. Grid-controlled discharge provides reliable power switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
STE13000105 Tetrode
Noble-gas tetrode thyratron for relay and control applications. Its grid structure provides controlled gas-discharge switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
STE150001545 Triode
High-voltage mercury-vapor triode thyratron for substantial controlled-power service. Its heavy heater supports high-current discharge.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
STE15000212 Thyratron
Mercury-vapor thyratron for high-voltage controlled rectification and industrial switching. Its heavy filament supports substantial current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
