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Miniature B7G chassis socket with a white ceramic body

This compact Miniature B7G valve socket is designed for chassis mounting and point-to-point wiring. It is suitable for valve radios, small amplifiers, preamplifiers, studio electronics, test equipment and space-saving DIY circuits. The white ceramic body provides a dimensionally stable and temperature-resistant insulating base. Silver-plated fork-spring contacts retain the seven valve pins reliably, while solder lugs permit clear and accessible wiring. The separate metal mounting flange supports installation from either side of the chassis. The socket is suitable for new designs as well as repair and restoration work. Before installation, verify the chassis cut-out, mounting centres, orientation, pinout and the electrical safety clearances required by the circuit.

Technical data

BTB article number MiniaturDraKera
BTB product designation Miniatur Chassis Röhrenfassung B7G Pico7 Keramik Chassis
Base system Miniature B7G / Pico-7
Number of contacts 7
Insulator White ceramic
Contact type Fork-spring contacts
Contact finish Silver-plated
Termination Solder lugs
Mounting Chassis mounting from the top or bottom side
Mounting hardware Separate metal flange
Chassis cut-out Ø 16 mm
Mounting centres 22.5 mm centre-to-centre
Mounting holes 2 × Ø 3.5 mm
Socket body diameter Ø 20 mm
Overall mounting-flange length 30 mm
Mounting depth / projection 14 mm / 4 mm
Compliance RoHS compliant

 

Typical mechanically compatible valves

Detector and signal valves: DF91 / 1T4 and EAA91 / 6AL5

Triodes: EC90 / 6C4, EC92 / 6AB4 and EC903

Power valves: EL95 / 6DL5 and 50C5

Rectifiers: 6Z4 and 6X4 / EZ90

A common Miniature B7G base does not guarantee electrical interchangeability. Pinout, heater data and operating values must match the relevant circuit.

Alternative designations

Internationally used designations for this format include Miniature B7G, Pico-7, 7-Pin Miniature, Miniature 7-Pin, B7G Chassis Socket, 7-Pin Chassis-Mount Tube Socket and B7G Valve Socket.

Installation and use of the B7G chassis socket

What chassis cut-out and mounting centres are required?

The specified dimensions are a Ø 16 mm chassis cut-out, 22.5 mm centre-to-centre mounting centres and two Ø 3.5 mm mounting holes. The socket, metal flange and chassis holes should be checked together before series production.

How is the socket secured to the chassis?

The socket is secured with the separate metal flange and two screws. The flange permits installation from either the top or bottom side of the chassis. The locating gap must agree with the intended pinout and installation orientation.

What contact construction is used?

The socket uses silver-plated fork-spring contacts and solder lugs for point-to-point wiring. During soldering, prevent solder and flux from entering the contact springs.

Which valves fit mechanically?

B7G or Pico-7 valves such as DF91 / 1T4, EAA91 / 6AL5, EC90 / 6C4, EC92 / 6AB4, EC903, EL95 / 6DL5, 50C5, 6Z4 and 6X4 / EZ90 fit mechanically. A common base does not guarantee electrical interchangeability; pinout, heater data and operating values must match the circuit.

Note: All brand names mentioned, such as Marshall, Fender, etc., are registered trademarks of their respective owners and are used here for descriptive and compatibility purposes only.

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The EU Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (2011/65/EU = "RoHS 2") aims to exclude certain hazardous substances from electrical and electronic equipment or to restrict the use of certain substances in electrical and electronic equipment. These include substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and chromium, as well as certain brominated flame retardants and plasticizers. These substances may only be used in electrical and electronic equipment up to a maximum concentration limit, unless exemptions in the annexes to the directive permit their use under certain conditions. This can reduce and eliminate harmful substances and improve the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. To find out whether the component you purchased from us is permitted in your device, please refer to the current directive or the current law applicable to your country. If you are a manufacturer, please feel free to contact us to find out whether the component you require can be tested and approved according to the current directives. We would be happy to assist you.

Fact sheet on EU Directive 2011/65/EU
Restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (PDF, not accessible, 2 MB)

Implementation of the RoHS Directive:
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/waste-and-recycling/rohs-directive/implementation-rohs-directive_en

Source: IHK Mittelfranken

This product is: RoHS konform

Tariff Number: 85369010000

Country of Origin: DE