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DCC90 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the DCC90 voltage - dual triode (similar). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of DCC90

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.

  • 3A5

    Power - Triode Single (under 10W)

    Base
    7BC
    Socket
    B7G
    Base pins
    7
    Sections
    2
    Heater voltage
    2.8 V
    Heater current
    0.11 A

Replacement tubes for DCC90

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for DCC90. This direction does not establish that DCC90 can replace them.

3A5

Power - Triode Single (under 10W)

American To Foreign

The database records 3A5 as a possible replacement forDCC90.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (similar)Power - Triode Single (under 10W)
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
BaseB7G7BC
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections22
Heater voltage1.4 V2.8 V
Heater current0.22 A0.11 A

Where DCC90 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, DCC90 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for DCC90.

3A5

Power - Triode Single (under 10W)

Foreign To American

The database records DCC90 as a possible replacement for3A5.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationDCC90 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (similar)Power - Triode Single (under 10W)
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
BaseB7G7BC
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections22
Heater voltage1.4 V2.8 V
Heater current0.22 A0.11 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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