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EF91 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the EF91 voltage pentode - sharp cutoff (single). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of EF91

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.

  • 6AM6

    Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

    Base
    7DB
    Socket
    B7G
    Base pins
    7
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    6.3 V
    Heater current
    0.3 A
  • 6F12

    Voltage Pentode - High Frequency (single)

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Base pins
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    6.3 V
    Heater current
    0.3 A
  • Z77

    Voltage Radio Detector Converter

    Base
    B7G
    Socket
    B7G
    Base pins
    7
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    6.3 V
    Heater current
    0.3 A

Replacement tubes for EF91

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for EF91. This direction does not establish that EF91 can replace them.

6AM6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

American To Foreign

The database records 6AM6 as a possible replacement forEF91.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
BaseB7G7DB
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 A

Where EF91 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, EF91 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for EF91.

6024

Specialized - Switching Tube

Foreign To American

The database records EF91 as a possible replacement for6024.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationEF91 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Specialized - Switching Tube
ConstructionPentodeMicrowaveTRSwitch
BaseB7GNot recorded
SocketB7GNot recorded
Base pins7Not recorded
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 VNot recorded
Heater current0.3 ANot recorded
6064

Voltage Pentode - High Frequency (single)

Foreign To American

The database records EF91 as a possible replacement for6064.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationEF91 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - High Frequency (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
BaseB7G7EB
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 A
6AM6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Foreign To American

The database records EF91 as a possible replacement for6AM6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationEF91 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
BaseB7G7DB
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 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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