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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.

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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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  • HF3414

    Thyratron

    Directly heated mercury-vapor thyratron for high-voltage controlled rectification and industrial switching or regulating equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    5 V
    Sections
    1
  • HF3415

    Thyratron

    Indirectly heated mercury-vapor thyratron for high-voltage controlled rectification and industrial switching or regulating equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    5 V
    Sections
    1
  • IC21

    Thyratron

    Cold-cathode glow-discharge gas triode for relay-control service, using grid-controlled breakdown for heaterless switching.

    Base
    G4V
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • KU25

    Thyratron

    Hydrogen three-element thyratron for pulse-network discharge service, capable of more than approximately 1.5 MW pulse output at high repetition rates.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    SUPERJUMBO4B
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • KU27

    Thyratron

    Hydrogen thyratron for fast high-power pulse switching in network-discharge, pulse-modulator, crowbar, radar, or related pulsed-power service.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    GIANT7BAYONET
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • KU274

    Thyratron

    Large ceramic hydrogen thyratron rated for approximately 60 MW pulse switching.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • KU275

    Thyratron

    Former KU-275 designation for the 8301 very-high-power ceramic hydrogen pulse thyratron.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • KU401

    Thyratron

    Hydrogen thyratron designed for fast high-current crowbar protection of high-voltage equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • KU471

    Thyratron

    Ceramic hydrogen thyratron for fast high-current crowbar protection service.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • KU54

    Thyratron

    Hydrogen thyratron for fast high-power pulse switching in network-discharge, pulse-modulator, crowbar, radar, or related pulsed-power service.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • KU70B

    Thyratron

    Ceramic-metal hydrogen thyratron for compact high-power pulse modulators.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • KU71

    Thyratron

    Ceramic-metal hydrogen thyratron designed for compact radar and missile modulators, providing fast high-current switching in pulsed-power transmitter systems.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • KU712

    Thyratron

    Hydrogen thyratron designation documented with type 8765, intended for rapid high-current pulse switching in network-discharge and modulator applications.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • KU72Z

    Thyratron

    Hydrogen thyratron designation documented with type 8553, intended for rapid high-current pulse switching in network-discharge and modulator applications.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • KU82

    Thyratron

    Hydrogen-filled thyratron designed for network-discharge pulse service, providing rapid high-current switching of stored energy in pulsed-power systems.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • KU99

    Thyratron

    Compact hydrogen thyratron designed for network-discharge pulse service, providing fast high-current switching in space-conscious pulsed-power equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    SPECIAL4LOWLOSS
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • KY21A

    Rectifier

    Eimac grid-controlled mercury-vapor rectifier for high-voltage supplies. Its control grid permits electronic switching of substantial rectified current, including use in paired full-wave circuits.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • LG1000

    Thyratron

    Controlled hot-cathode gas-discharge tube for switching or relaxation-oscillator service, providing triggered conduction and repetitive timing-waveform generation.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    3 V
    Sections
    1
  • LG1001

    Thyratron

    Controlled hot-cathode gas-discharge tube for switching or relaxation-oscillator service, providing triggered conduction and repetitive timing-waveform generation.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    3 V
    Sections
    1
  • LG200

    Thyratron

    Controlled hot-cathode gas-discharge tube for switching or relaxation-oscillator service, providing triggered conduction and repetitive timing-waveform generation.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    12.6 V
    Sections
    1
  • LG201

    Thyratron

    High-pressure pulse switching tube designed to produce intense current pulses, particularly for keyed VHF transmitters and related pulsed RF equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • LG998

    Thyratron

    Directly heated gas-filled switching tube designed for high-current control service, providing grid-triggered conduction in substantial power circuits.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    3 V
    Sections
    1
  • M8204

    Thyratron

    Special-quality xenon tetrode thyratron with negative-control characteristic, designed for equipment exposed to mechanical vibration and shock where statistically controlled electrical characteristics are required.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B7G
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • MR15

    Triode

    Grid-controlled mercury-vapor half-wave rectifier providing triggered conduction for controlled power conversion and switching applications.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • MR304

    Triode

    Grid-controlled mercury-vapor half-wave rectifier providing triggered conduction for controlled power conversion and switching applications.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • MT105

    Thyratron

    Mercury-vapor tetrode thyratron with negative-control characteristic for motor control and other industrial power-switching applications.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    5 V
    Sections
    1
  • MTH90

    Thyratron

    Russian cold-cathode thyratron for low-power signal conversion and ionic relay.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • NL323B

    Thyratron

    National Electronics thyratron for control, timing, ignitor-firing, and related industrial switching service, with published peak-voltage and current ratings.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL393A

    Thyratron

    National Electronics thyratron for control, timing, ignitor-firing, and related industrial switching service, with published peak-voltage and current ratings.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL3C23

    Thyratron

    National Electronics thyratron for control, timing, ignitor-firing, and related industrial switching service, with published peak-voltage and current ratings.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL5559

    Triode

    Indirectly heated mercury-filled thyratron designed for applications where little grid power is available, providing dependable high-current industrial switching and controlled conduction.

    Base
    DOWN
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL5560

    Triode

    Indirectly heated mercury-vapor thyratron designed for control, timing, and ignitor-firing applications, with shield-grid construction supporting stable operation from high-impedance grid supplies.

    Base
    DOWN
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL5632

    Triode

    Quick-heating rugged xenon thyratron designed for timing and control applications, with wide ambient-temperature operation for industrial equipment.

    Base
    BABE
    Socket
    UX4
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL5665

    Triode

    Compact quick-heating xenon thyratron designed for motor-speed and welding-control applications, combining high-current capability with wide-temperature industrial operation.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL5684

    Triode

    Quick-heating rugged xenon thyratron designed for timing, control, and other industrial applications, with wide-temperature operating capability.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    UX4
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL5720

    Thyratron

    Mercury-vapor thyratron with positive-grid characteristic, particularly useful where anode current must remain absent whenever no grid excitation is applied.

    Base
    DOWN
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL6014

    Triode

    Compact quick-heating xenon thyratron designed for timing and control applications, providing rapid starting and stable operation across a wide temperature range.

    Base
    A4-10
    Socket
    UX4
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL632B

    Thyratron

    Indirectly heated mercury-vapor thyratron designed for control, timing, and ignitor-firing applications, with shield-grid construction providing stable operation from high-impedance control circuits.

    Base
    DOWN
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL710

    Triode

    Quick-heating gas-and-mercury thyratron designed especially for ignitor firing and regulated-rectifier applications, with stable characteristics across wide temperature limits.

    Base
    DOWN
    Socket
    UX4
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL710L

    Thyratron

    Lug-base version of the quick-heating NL710 gas-and-mercury thyratron for ignitor firing and regulated-rectifier applications.

    Base
    DOWN
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL714

    Thyratron

    Quick-heating industrial gas-and-mercury thyratron designed especially for timing control and regulated-rectifier applications across wide temperature limits.

    Base
    DOWN
    Socket
    UX4
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL715

    Thyratron

    Mercury-filled thyratron related to NL714 but intended for higher-voltage operation, including applications such as amateur-radio transmitter power control.

    Base
    DOWN
    Socket
    UX4
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL716

    Triode

    Compact quick-heating gas-and-mercury thyratron for timing and control applications, designed for wide-temperature operation and long service life without circuit cushioning.

    Base
    A4-10
    Socket
    UX4
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL730

    Triode

    Quick-heating gas-and-mercury thyratron for motor-speed control and regulated rectifiers. Its heavy cathode supports substantial industrial controlled current.

    Base
    DOWN
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL732

    Triode

    Metal-envelope gas-and-mercury thyratron for resistance welding and AC control. Its massive filament supports very heavy industrial switching.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL740

    Triode

    Quick-heating industrial gas-and-mercury thyratron for heavy ignitor firing, motor-speed control, and regulated rectifier equipment.

    Base
    DOWN
    Socket
    SJ4
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL740L

    Thyratron

    Industrial thyratron for grid-controlled rectifier and control service. Its heavy directly heated cathode supports substantial controlled discharge.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • NL741

    Thyratron

    Quick-heating industrial gas-and-mercury thyratron for heavy ignitor firing, motor-speed control, and regulated rectifier service.

    Base
    DOWN
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1