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4D21 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 4D21 power - tetrode (not beam) (over 1000v 100w). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 4D21

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.

  • 4125A

    Power - Tetrode (NOT beam) (over 1000V 100W)

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    METALSHELL5
    Base pins
    5
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    5 V
    Heater current
    6.5 A

Where 4D21 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 4D21 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 4D21.

6155

Power - Tetrode (NOT beam) (over 1000V 100W)

Communications And Special Purpose Tubes

The database records 4D21 as a possible replacement for6155.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification4D21 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - Tetrode (NOT beam) (over 1000V 100W)Power - Tetrode (NOT beam) (over 1000V 100W)
ConstructionTetrodeTetrode
BaseNot recordedNot recorded
SocketJ4Not recorded
Base pinsNot recordedNot recorded
Sections11
Heater voltage5 V5 V
Heater current6.5 A6.5 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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