6006

Remote- or semi-remote-cutoff pentode designed for RF, IF, variable-mu, or controlled-gain amplifier service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar

Sections: 1
Base: 8BK
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: 6.3 V / 300 mA

Description

6006 is a semi-remote-cutoff rf pentode; special 6sg7 type. The RCA table provides heater data, maximum electrode ratings, capacitances where published, and representative Class-A operating characteristics.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base: 8BK
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater voltage: 6.3 V
Nominal heater current: 300 mA
Parallel heater voltage: -
Parallel heater current: -
Series capable: No

8BK - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

Terminal	Section	Connection	Evidence
PIN1SH	A	SH — Internal Shield EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending	Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8BK
PIN2H	—	H — Heater EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending	Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8BK
PIN3G3	A	G3 — Suppressor GridGroup 8BK3 EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending	Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8BK
PIN3K	A	K — CathodeGroup 8BK3 EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending	Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8BK
PIN4G1	A	G1 — Control Grid EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending	Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8BK
PIN5G3	A	G3 — Suppressor GridGroup 8BK5 EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending	Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8BK
PIN5K	A	K — CathodeGroup 8BK5 EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending	Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8BK
PIN6G2	A	G2 — Screen Grid EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending	Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8BK
PIN7H	—	H — Heater EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending	Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8BK
PIN8P	A	P — Plate (Anode) EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending	Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8BK

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

Plate resistance: 1000000 Ω
Transconductance: 0.004 S
Max plate voltage: 300 V
Max screen voltage: 200 V

Semi-remote-cutoff RF pentode; promoted values from published maximum and Class-A row.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

195X General Electric Essential Characteristics

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Characteristic

Input capacitance
8.5 pF
Output capacitance
7 pF
Grid-to-plate capacitance
0.004 pF

Other

Plate voltage
250 V
ClassA
Screen voltage
150 V
ClassA
Control-grid bias
-2.5 V
ClassA
Plate current
9.2 mA
ClassA
Screen current
3.4 mA
ClassA
Plate resistance
1000000 ohm
ClassA
Transconductance
4000 uS
ClassA