Tube cross-reference
2050A alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 2050A specialized - thyratron. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Replacement tubes for 2050A
The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 2050A. This direction does not establish that 2050A can replace them.
Specialized - Thyratron
The database records 2050 as a possible replacement for2050A.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Specialized - Thyratron | Specialized - Thyratron |
| Construction | Thyratron | Thyratron |
| Base | Not recorded | 8J |
| Socket | IO | IO |
| Base pins | 6 | 8 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.6 A | 0.6 A |
Specialized - Thyratron
The database records 2050W as a possible replacement for2050A.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Specialized - Thyratron | Specialized - Thyratron |
| Construction | Thyratron | Thyratron |
| Base | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Socket | IO | IO |
| Base pins | 6 | 8 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.6 A | 0.6 A |
Where 2050A can be used as the replacement
In these recorded relationships, 2050A is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 2050A.
Specialized - Thyratron
The database records 2050A as a possible replacement for2050.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | 2050A replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Specialized - Thyratron | Specialized - Thyratron |
| Construction | Thyratron | Thyratron |
| Base | Not recorded | 8J |
| Socket | IO | IO |
| Base pins | 6 | 8 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.6 A | 0.6 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.
View the complete 2050A specifications →