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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EN91 Thyratron
Inert-gas tetrode thyratron for relay and grid-controlled rectifier circuits, in the same functional family as the 2D21.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B7G
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
EN92 Thyratron
Miniature inert-gas tetrode thyratron for industrial control service. Grid-triggered discharge provides compact electronic switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B7G
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
F103 Thyratron
Four-megawatt ceramic hydrogen thyratron with auxiliary electrode for low-jitter pulse switching. Its controlled discharge handles substantial pulse power.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
F104 Thyratron
Sixty-megawatt-peak tetrode-type ceramic hydrogen thyratron with liquid-cooled anode for extreme pulse-power switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
F1087 Thyratron
Multigap metal-ceramic hydrogen thyratron for roughly 100-kV-class pulse switching. Its series-gap construction supports very high blocking voltage.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
F126 Thyratron
Ceramic-metal hydrogen thyratron for compact high-performance radar and missile modulators. Fast gas discharge provides reliable pulse-power switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
F5008A Thyratron
Ceramic-envelope hot-cathode gas thyratron for high-temperature or low-pressure pulsed switching. Its construction supports demanding environmental operation.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
F5008B Thyratron
Hydrogen-filled ceramic triode thyratron for high-power fast pulsed switching. Its large cathode system supports substantial pulse current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- SUPERJUMBO4B
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
F941 Thyratron
Mercury-vapor thyratron for high-voltage controlled rectification and industrial switching. Its massive heater supports substantial low-drop discharge current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
FG105 Thyratron
Double-grid mercury-vapor thyratron for high-impedance grid-drive applications. Its heavy heater supports substantial industrial controlled current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
FG154 Thyratron
Double-grid inert-gas thyratron for low-grid-power applications over a wide ambient-temperature range. Its heavy filament supports substantial controlled discharge.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
FG17 Thyratron
Negative-control mercury-vapor thyratron for relay circuits and low-grid-power control. Its massive filament supports heavy industrial switching current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
FG172 Thyratron
Double-grid mercury-vapor industrial thyratron for substantial controlled-power service. Grid triggering initiates low-drop mercury-discharge conduction.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
FG178A Thyratron
Inert-gas negative-control thyratron for industrial switching and control. Grid triggering provides controlled gas-discharge conduction.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
FG27A Thyratron
Negative-control mercury-vapor thyratron for relay circuits. Grid triggering initiates low-drop gas conduction for substantial switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
FG33 Thyratron
Industrial thyratron for controlled-power switching. Available source material establishes thyratron service without supporting a narrower gas classification.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
FG41 Thyratron
High-voltage negative-control mercury-vapor thyratron for substantial industrial power switching. Its massive heater supports heavy controlled current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
FG57 Thyratron
Industrial thyratron for controlled switching and rectification. Available source material confirms the thyratron role without a narrower gas classification.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
FG67 Thyratron
Mercury-vapor thyratron for inverter circuits. Grid-controlled mercury discharge provides efficient electronic switching for power conversion.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
FG81A Thyratron
Inert-gas negative-control thyratron for industrial power control. Grid triggering initiates controlled gas-discharge conduction.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
FG95 Thyratron
Four-electrode mercury-vapor thyratron with negative-control characteristics for high-impedance, low-grid-power control sources.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
FG97 Thyratron
Double-grid mercury-vapor thyratron for controlled industrial power service. Grid triggering initiates low-drop mercury-discharge conduction.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
FG98A Thyratron
Double-grid inert-gas thyratron for controlled industrial power service. Its two-grid structure supports low-power triggering.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
FGA95 Thyratron
Grid-controlled gas thyratron for industrial power control. Published ratings support substantial controlled-discharge switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
FX215 Thyratron
Hydrogen-filled pulse thyratron for high peak-current and high forward- and inverse-voltage pulse applications. Fast discharge switching handles substantial pulse energy.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
FX219 Thyratron
Hydrogen-filled thyratron for high-repetition-frequency, high-voltage pulse operation. Controlled gas discharge provides rapid repeatable switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
G6JA Thyratron
Xenon negative-control triode thyratron, co-designated G6J-A with the 5685 family, for substantial controlled-power switching.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
GL1 Thyratron
Mercury-argon thyratron for heavy controlled-power switching. Its high heater demand supports substantial gas-discharge current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- IO
- Heater
- 25 V
- Sections
- 1
GL2050 Thyratron
Small double-grid inert-gas thyratron for grid-controlled rectifier service. Its two-grid structure permits controlled gas conduction.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B4B
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
GL2051 Thyratron
Double-grid inert-gas thyratron for grid-controlled rectifier service. Triggering initiates controlled gas-discharge conduction.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B4B
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
GL393A Thyratron
Argon/mercury-vapor thyratron for regulated-rectifier circuits, providing stable control characteristics over a wide temperature range.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B4B
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
GL3C23 Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectification, relay, industrial control, oscillator, or pulse-switching service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
GL414 Thyratron
All-metal hot-cathode mercury-vapor thyratron for efficient, mechanically rugged industrial power-control applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B4B
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
GL502A Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectification, relay, industrial control, oscillator, or pulse-switching service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B4B
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
GL546 Thyratron
Compact inert-gas shield-grid thyratron for control and relay applications where small size and low weight are important.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
GL5545 Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectification, relay, industrial control, oscillator, or pulse-switching service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
GL7390 Thyratron
Hydrogen thyratron for high-current pulse switching in demanding pulsed-power equipment.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6 V
- Sections
- 1
GL8559 Thyratron
Ruggedized hydrogen thyratron electrically equivalent to GL7390 but strengthened for severe shock and vibration.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
GL884 Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectification, relay, industrial control, oscillator, or pulse-switching service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
GL885 Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectification, relay, industrial control, oscillator, or pulse-switching service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
GPE175M Thyratron
Gas-filled trigger tube for rapid switching and coupling between Dekatron or other electronic counting stages.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B7G
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
GT1C Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectification, relay, industrial control, oscillator, or pulse-switching service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 4 V
- Sections
- 1
GT21 Thyratron
Cold-cathode glow thyratron with grid control for AC or DC switching, using low-level radioactive preionization to stabilize ignition.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
GT4A Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectification, relay, industrial control, oscillator, or pulse-switching service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 4 V
- Sections
- 1
GT4H Thyratron
Gas-filled grid-controlled thyratron for controlled rectification, relay, industrial control, oscillator, or pulse-switching service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 4 V
- Sections
- 1
GTE120Y Thyratron
Gas-filled trigger tube for rapid switching and coupling between Dekatron or other electronic counting stages.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
GTE130T Thyratron
Gas-filled trigger tube for rapid switching and coupling between Dekatron or other electronic counting stages.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
GTE175M Thyratron
Gas-filled trigger tube for rapid switching and coupling between Dekatron or other electronic counting stages.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B7G
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
