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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5665 Thyratron
Very-high-current xenon thyratron for grid-controlled rectifier and pulse service. Its massive filament supports heavy industrial controlled-discharge operation.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B7G
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
5683 Thyratron
Grid-controlled gas rectifier and thyratron for electronic power control. Triggering initiates gas-discharge conduction for controlled switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
5684 Thyratron
Xenon-filled three-electrode thyratron for reliable wide-temperature control service. Grid triggering provides controlled gas conduction across demanding environments.
- Base
- 4CF
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
5685 Thyratron
Gas-filled high-current thyratron triode for applications requiring precise control. Its heavy filament supports substantial grid-triggered power switching.
- Base
- 4BZ
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
5696 Thyratron
Industrial gas-tetrode thyratron for counter and relay applications. Grid-controlled gas discharge provides electronic switching and control.
- Base
- 7BN
- Socket
- B7G
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
5727 Thyratron
Gas thyratron tetrode for relay operation, grid-controlled rectification, and pulse switching. Its control grid initiates rapid gas-discharge conduction.
- Base
- E7-1
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
5728 Thyratron
The 5728, also designated FG-67, is a mercury-vapor thyratron with positive and negative grid-control capability. It provides controlled gas discharge for electronic switching and power-control applications. Its heated cathode requires a specified warm-up period, and operation depends on appropriate firing and deionization conditions.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
5869 Thyratron
Radiation-cooled mercury-vapor thyratron for stepless voltage-output and DC motor control. Grid triggering regulates substantial industrial power.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
5870 Thyratron
Higher-current mercury-vapor thyratron for stepless voltage-output and DC motor control. Its heavy filament supports substantial controlled industrial power.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
5877 Thyratron
Inert-gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for industrial control and ignitor-firing service. Its trigger grid controls substantial discharge current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
5878 Thyratron
Quick-heating inert-gas grid-controlled thyratron for industrial control circuits. Its heavy filament provides rapid readiness for substantial power switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
5892 Thyratron
Grid-controlled gas rectifier and thyratron for substantial industrial power control. Its heavy heater supports high-current controlled discharge.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- A
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
5948 Thyratron
Hydrogen-filled zero-bias pulse thyratron for very-high-power radar modulators. Its massive heater and fast gas discharge switch extreme pulse energy.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
5948A Thyratron
Fast-heating hydrogen thyratron for very-high-power network-discharge pulse service. Rapid warm-up and high-current gas switching suit radar modulators.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
5949 Thyratron
Hydrogen-filled zero-bias pulse thyratron for high-power radar modulators. Fast gas discharge provides high-current, high-voltage pulse switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
5949A Thyratron
Three-electrode hydrogen-filled zero-bias thyratron for high-power pulse generation in radar modulators, providing rapid high-current discharge switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
5956 Thyratron
Compact hydrogen thyratron for pulse-modulator network-discharge service. Fast gas switching provides repeatable high-voltage pulse generation.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
5957 Thyratron
Compact high-current hydrogen thyratron for pulse-modulator service. Its controlled gas discharge provides rapid, substantial pulse-current switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
5958 Thyratron
Compact hydrogen thyratron for airborne radar pulse modulators. Its small construction and rapid gas switching suit aircraft pulse-power equipment.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
5959 Thyratron
Companion compact hydrogen thyratron for airborne radar pulse modulators, providing rapid controlled discharge in aircraft pulse-power systems.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
5C21 Thyratron
Large directly heated xenon negative-control thyratron for high-current grid-controlled rectifier service, handling ampere-class average current and high peak conduction.
- Base
- 4BZ
- Socket
- A
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
5C22 Thyratron
Hot-cathode hydrogen thyratron for high-repetition-rate, high-voltage, high-peak-current pulse switching in pulse-modulator service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- SJ4
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
5C22A Thyratron
Improved hydrogen thyratron for high-power pulse switching, offering lower time jitter than the 5C22 at high repetition rates.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- SUPERJUMBO4B
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
5C30 Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectifier, relay, motor-control, industrial switching, or pulse service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- EDISON
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
6011 Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectifier, relay, motor-control, industrial switching, or pulse service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
6012 Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectifier, relay, motor-control, industrial switching, or pulse service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B7G
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6013 Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectifier, relay, motor-control, industrial switching, or pulse service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 9 V
- Sections
- 1
6014 Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectifier, relay, motor-control, industrial switching, or pulse service.
- Base
- 4D
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
6015 Rectifier
6015 grid-control rectifier (thyratron).
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
6044 Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectifier, relay, motor-control, industrial switching, or pulse service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
6130 Thyratron
Hydrogen thyratron for high-repetition-rate, high-peak-current pulsing, including high-altitude and zero-bias-control operation.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6231 Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectifier, relay, motor-control, industrial switching, or pulse service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- A
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
6268 Thyratron
Hydrogen thyratron interchangeable with 4C35, using a self-contained hydrogen source for stable long-life pulse switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
627 Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectifier, relay, motor-control, industrial switching, or pulse service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- IO
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
6278 Thyratron
Xenon gas thyratron for pulse and switching service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 14 V
- Sections
- 1
6279 Thyratron
High-voltage hydrogen thyratron interchangeable with 5C22, using a self-contained hydrogen source for stable pulse service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
629 Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectifier, relay, motor-control, industrial switching, or pulse service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
632B Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectifier, relay, motor-control, industrial switching, or pulse service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- IO
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
6388 Thyratron
Western Electric cold-cathode trigger/control tube for rapid gas-discharge switching applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
6478 Thyratron
The 6478 is an inert-gas thyratron intended for high-voltage pulse switching. Its oxide-coated heated cathode and control-grid discharge system provide fast triggered conduction, with specified peak current, recovery time, inverse-voltage capability, and permissible repetition rate.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
6483 Thyratron
Subminiature cold-cathode gas-filled trigger tube for compact pulse and switching circuits.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B12A
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
6538 Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectifier, relay, motor-control, industrial switching, or pulse service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
6539 Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectifier, relay, motor-control, industrial switching, or pulse service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
6574 Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectifier, relay, motor-control, industrial switching, or pulse service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- IO
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6587 Thyratron
Ruggedized hydrogen thyratron designed for multi-megawatt pulse network-discharge service, providing rapid high-current switching for demanding pulsed-power systems.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B4D
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
672 Thyratron
Grid-controlled vapor-rectifier tetrode for high-current controlled rectification and switching, using grid triggering to control heavy power conduction.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
6727 Thyratron
Grid-controlled thyratron rectifier for controlled power conversion, with a 6.3 V heater and published operating ratings for switching and rectifier service.
- Base
- 7BN
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
672A Thyratron
Mercury-vapor tetrode thyratron designed for high-voltage grid-controlled rectifier service, providing triggered conduction in substantial power-conversion equipment.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- IO
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
