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2C21 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 2C21 voltage - dual triode (similar). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 2C21

These designations belong to the same electrical variation group. Their names may differ because of international standards, manufacturing tolerances, or materials, but they are recorded as electrically equivalent—not merely substitutes.

  • 1642

    Voltage - Dual Triode (similar)

    Base
    7BH
    Socket
    B7G
    Base pins
    7
    Sections
    2
    Heater voltage
    6.3 V
    Heater current
    0.6 A

Replacement tubes for 2C21

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 2C21. This direction does not establish that 2C21 can replace them.

1642

Voltage - Dual Triode (similar)

Communications And Special Purpose Tubes

The database records 1642 as a possible replacement for2C21.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (similar)Voltage - Dual Triode (similar)
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base7BH7BH
SocketNot recordedB7G
Base pins77
Sections22
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A

Where 2C21 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 2C21 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 2C21.

1642

Voltage - Dual Triode (similar)

Communications And Special Purpose Tubes

The database records 2C21 as a possible replacement for1642.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification2C21 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (similar)Voltage - Dual Triode (similar)
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base7BH7BH
SocketNot recordedB7G
Base pins77
Sections22
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 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.

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