5642
5642 has no equivalent designation confirmed by the archive. Completed sales put the typical price at $4.58 per tube.
What 5642 Sells For
| Measure | Per tube |
|---|---|
| Median | $4.58 |
| Typical range (25th–75th) | $4.56 – $9.70 |
| Most sales (10th–90th) | $2.00 – $12.58 |
| Extremes incl. outliers | $2.00 – $12.58 |
| Completed sales | 9 |
By Brand
| Brand | Median | Range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCA | $4.58 | $4.58 – $9.83 | 5 |
By Condition
| Condition | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| NOS | $5.69 | 8 |
Per-tube prices from completed sales, 2026-06-21 to 2026-09-03. Matched pairs and quads are divided out. See the price index for how these move over time.
Datasheets
Original manufacturer datasheets for 5642, hosted by Frank Philipse's Electron Tube Data sheets.
| Manufacturer | Designation | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|
| RCA (HB3) | 5642 | PDF (72 KB) |
| Mullard | 5642 | PDF (65 KB) |
| Philips | 5642 | PDF (45 KB) |
| Philips | 5642 | PDF (33 KB) |
In the Archive
Documents held here and used to write this page.
- 26 × 5 HALF-WAVE VACUUM RECTIFIER
1 further designation appears alongside 5642 in the literature but below the evidence threshold used here, so it is not listed as equivalent.