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16BSP4 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 16BSP4 specialized - cathode ray. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Where 16BSP4 can be used as the replacement
In these recorded relationships, 16BSP4 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 16BSP4.
Specialized - Cathode Ray
The database records 16BSP4 as a possible replacement for16CHP4A.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | 16BSP4 replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Specialized - Cathode Ray | Specialized - Cathode Ray |
| Construction | CathodeRay | CathodeRay |
| Base | 8HR | Not recorded |
| Socket | NEOEIGHTAR7 | Not recorded |
| Base pins | 8 | 7 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.9 V |
| Heater current | 0.45 A | 20 A |
Verify before substituting
Matching a base or heater voltage is not enough to prove that two tubes are interchangeable. Check pin connections, heater current, maximum ratings, bias requirements, warm-up behavior, and the equipment manufacturer’s service documentation before making a substitution.
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