> 12AX7-- Twin triode audio tube very rugged construction to minimize > microphonics > 12AT7-- Twin triode with reasonable power dissipation. > Could be used as high as about 600mhz in Ham applications > 12AU7-- Pentode RF/IF/Mixer applications Actually they were all twin triodes, the difference being noise level, microphonics, power dissipation like you mentioned. See http://www.embedinc.com/temp/12au7a.tif. ***************************************************************** Embed Inc, embedded system specialists in Littleton Massachusetts (978) 742-9014, http://www.embedinc.com -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist