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6169

Triode documented for specialized electronic service. Available source material does not establish a narrower function confidently.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
8EE
Socket code
B8D
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 150 mA

Description

National Union 6169 triode vacuum tube described in the approved datasheet for its stated amplifier, rectifier, indicator, or specialized electronic service.

Socket description

Subminiature 8-lead

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
8EE
Socket code
B8D
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
150 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

8EE - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
8500 Ω
Transconductance
0.0065 S
Amplification factor
55
Max plate voltage
180 V
Max plate dissipation
3 W
Max cathode current
15 mA

Promoted ratings/characteristics read from the approved National Union datasheet.

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

Triode

Capacitance

  • Input capacitance

    2.5 pF

  • Output capacitance

    2.6 pF

  • Grid-to-plate capacitance

    1 pF

Other

  • Plate voltage

    180 V

    ClassA

  • Grid voltage

    -1 V

    ClassA

  • Plate current

    11.5 mA

    ClassA

Characteristic

  • Plate resistance

    8500 ohm

  • Transconductance

    6500 uS

  • Amplification factor

    55