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6440

Dual-filament Pirani thermal-conductivity vacuum gauge designed for approximately 0.1 to 5000 microns pressure.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
6CQ
Socket code
-
Base pins
6
Nominal heater
10 V / 100 mA

Description

Dual-filament Pirani thermal-conductivity vacuum gauge for approximately 0.1 to 5000 microns.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
6CQ
Socket code
-
Base pins
6
Nominal heater voltage
10 V
Nominal heater current
100 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

6CQ - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN1KAK — Cathode

Chart transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 6CQ

PIN2H—H — Heater

Chart transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 6CQ

PIN3G1AG1 — Control Grid

Chart transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 6CQ

PIN5PAP — Plate (Anode)

Chart transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 6CQ

PIN7H—H — Heater

Chart transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 6CQ

PIN8G2AG2 — Screen Grid

Chart transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 6CQ

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Gauge

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Published applicable promoted ratings populated; remaining device-specific values retained as parameters.

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

1955 Vacuum Tube Products

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Gauge

Characteristic

  • Heater 1 Resistance Cold

    37.5 ohm

  • Heater 2 Resistance Cold

    37.5 ohm

  • Heater Current Normal

    100 mA

  • Speed of Response

    600 ms

  • Pressure Range

    0.1 to 5000 micron

Other

  • Heater Current Maximum

    300 mA