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Power - Beam (NOT sweep) ·BeamPower

6061

Ruggedized audio beam-power pentode designed for dependable power-output service under demanding environmental conditions.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
9AM
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 450 mA

Description

Ruggedized audio beam power pentode; description derived from the supplied registration datasheet.

Socket description

Small-button Noval 9-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
9AM
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
450 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

9AM - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN1Pin 1—ICVerified

6BW6 9AM manufacturer basing, GE/Brimar

PIN2Pin 2AG1 — Control GridVerified

6BW6 9AM manufacturer basing, GE/Brimar

PIN3Pin 3AK — CathodeVerified

6BW6 9AM manufacturer basing, GE/Brimar

PIN4Pin 4—H — HeaterVerified

6BW6 9AM manufacturer basing, GE/Brimar

PIN5Pin 5—H — HeaterVerified

6BW6 9AM manufacturer basing, GE/Brimar

PIN6Pin 6—NCVerified

6BW6 9AM manufacturer basing, GE/Brimar

PIN7Pin 7AP — Plate (Anode)Verified

6BW6 9AM manufacturer basing, GE/Brimar

PIN8Pin 8AG2 — Screen GridVerified

6BW6 9AM manufacturer basing, GE/Brimar

PIN9Pin 9AG3 — Suppressor GridVerified

6BW6 9AM manufacturer basing, GE/Brimar

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Beam Power

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
52000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0041 S
Max plate voltage
315 V
Max screen voltage
285 V
Max plate dissipation
12 W

Published source values promoted where applicable.

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

1954 STC Brimar

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Beam Power

CrossReference

  • Equivalent electrical characteristics

    6V6G/GT

Data set 02

195X General Electric Essential Characteristics

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Beam Power

Other

  • Plate voltage

    250 V

    ClassA

  • Screen voltage

    250 V

    ClassA

  • Control-grid bias

    -12.5 V

    ClassA

  • Plate current

    45 mA

    ClassA

  • Screen current

    4.5 mA

    ClassA

  • Plate resistance

    52000 ohm

    ClassA

  • Transconductance

    4100 uS

    ClassA

  • Load resistance

    5000 ohm

    ClassA

  • Power output

    4.5 W

    ClassA

  • Plate voltage

    315 V

    ClassA

  • Screen voltage

    225 V

    ClassA

  • Control-grid bias

    -13 V

    ClassA

  • Plate current

    34 mA

    ClassA

  • Screen current

    2.2 mA

    ClassA

  • Plate resistance

    77000 ohm

    ClassA

  • Transconductance

    3750 uS

    ClassA

  • Load resistance

    8500 ohm

    ClassA

  • Power output

    5.5 W

    ClassA