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XF184 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the XF184 voltage pentode - sharp cutoff (single). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of XF184

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.

  • 3EJ7

    Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

    Base
    E9-1
    Socket
    B9A
    Base pins
    9
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    3.15 V
    Heater current
    0.6 A

Replacement tubes for XF184

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for XF184. This direction does not establish that XF184 can replace them.

3EJ7

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

American To Foreign

The database records 3EJ7 as a possible replacement forXF184.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
BaseE9-1E9-1
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage3.15 V3.15 V
Heater current0.8 A0.6 A

Where XF184 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, XF184 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for XF184.

3EH7

Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

Foreign To American

The database records XF184 as a possible replacement for3EH7.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationXF184 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
BaseE9-19AQ
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage3.15 V3.15 V
Heater current0.8 A0.6 A
3EJ7

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Foreign To American

The database records XF184 as a possible replacement for3EJ7.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationXF184 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
BaseE9-1E9-1
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage3.15 V3.15 V
Heater current0.8 A0.6 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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