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6DW4 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6DW4 rectifier - damper diode. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 6DW4

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.

  • 6CH3

    Rectifier - Damper Diode

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Base pins
    9
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    6.3 V
    Heater current
    1.8 A
  • 6CJ3

    Rectifier - Damper Diode

    Base
    9HP
    Socket
    B9A
    Base pins
    9
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    6.3 V
    Heater current
    1.8 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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