Tube cross-reference
EBF83 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the EBF83 voltage pentode or tetrode (under 100v). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Exact variations of EBF83
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.
6DR8 Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (with diode)
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9A
- Base pins
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 3
- Heater voltage
- 6.3 V
- Heater current
- 0.3 A
Replacement tubes for EBF83
The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for EBF83. This direction does not establish that EBF83 can replace them.
Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (with diode)
The database records 6DR8 as a possible replacement forEBF83.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V) | Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (with diode) |
| Construction | Diode-Diode-Pentode | Diode-Diode-Pentode |
| Base | NOVAL | Not recorded |
| Socket | B9A | B9A |
| Base pins | 9 | Not recorded |
| Sections | 3 | 3 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.3 A | 0.3 A |
Where EBF83 can be used as the replacement
In these recorded relationships, EBF83 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for EBF83.
Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (with diode)
The database records EBF83 as a possible replacement for6DR8.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | EBF83 replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V) | Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (with diode) |
| Construction | Diode-Diode-Pentode | Diode-Diode-Pentode |
| Base | NOVAL | Not recorded |
| Socket | B9A | B9A |
| Base pins | 9 | Not recorded |
| Sections | 3 | 3 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.3 A | 0.3 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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