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[[File:Tube_12AX7A.jpg|thumb|300px|right|12AX7A Tube]] The '''12AX7''' (European type '''ECC83''') is a dual triode tube with a {{B9A base}}. The high-reliability version is the [[6057]] (E83CC).
[[File:Tube_12AX7A.jpg|thumb|250px|right|12AX7A Tube]]  
{{Vacuum Tube
|Type=Double Triode
|Number=12AX7
|EuroNumber=ECC83
|Part_nos=154-0043-00
|Description=dual triode
|Used_in=513;555;E;
|Designers=
}} with a {{B9A base}}. The high-reliability version is the [[6057]] (E83CC).


The 12AX7 is used in the [[E|Type E]], and as an error amplifier in the power supplies of many Tektronix instruments, including the [[513]], where it was chosen for its high gain.
The 12AX7 is used in the [[E|Type E]], and as an error amplifier in the power supplies of many Tektronix instruments, including the [[513]], where it was chosen for its high gain.
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The [[5751]] is an improved successor.
The [[5751]] is an improved successor.


Tek part number: 154-0043-00
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Revision as of 14:36, 10 October 2021

12AX7A Tube

The 12AX7  (European: ECC83) (P/N 154-0043-00) is a dual triode vacuum tube with a B9A (Noval) miniature 9-pin base. The high-reliability version is the 6057 (E83CC).

The 12AX7 is used in the Type E, and as an error amplifier in the power supplies of many Tektronix instruments, including the 513, where it was chosen for its high gain.

The 5751 is an improved successor.

Aged/Checked/Matched Pair Details
Used in Tek Part# S/N Range
122 157-0032-00 All

Reference:

Tube aging procedure / Selection and checking procedure

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