TubePad 6.0 Tube Chart

Quick Reference Data

Name: 12AX7A
Use:
Miniature tube type used as phase inverter or amplifier in ac/dc radio equipment and in many diversified applications such a multivibrators or oscillators in industrial control devices. For characteristics and curves, refer to 6AV6.
Notes: Requires a miniature 9-contact socket.


12AX7A
High-Mu Twin Triode

Characteristics
Data Source. . . . . . . . . RC-29
Heater or Filament Voltage . 6.3/12.6 volts
Heater or Filament Current . 0.3/0.15 amperes
EIA Base . . . . . . . . . . 9A
Substitutes. . . . . . . . . 12DF7 12DM7 12AD7 
For Characteristics and Typical Operation, See triode section of 6AV6
 



Capacitances and Design Maximum Values:

Section. . . . . . . . .  Each Triode
C/in. . . . . . . . . . . .      1.6 pf
C/out . . . . . . . . . . .     0.46 pf
C/gp. . . . . . . . . . . .      1.7 pf
Plate Dissipation . . . . .      1.2 watts
Maximum Plate Voltage . . .      330 volts

Section. . . . . . . . .  Each Triode
C/in. . . . . . . . . . . .      1.6 pf
C/out . . . . . . . . . . .     0.34 pf
C/gp. . . . . . . . . . . .      1.7 pf
Plate Dissipation . . . . .      1.2 watts
Maximum Plate Voltage . . .      330 volts