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6913

Miniature twin triode designed for high-speed digital computers, with separate cathodes, high zero-bias plate current, and sharp cutoff characteristics suited to fast switching and logic circuits.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 600 mA

Description

The Sylvania 6913 is a miniature twin triode designed for high-speed digital computers. Each section has high zero-bias plate current, sharp cutoff, and a separate cathode connection.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
600 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
3900 Ω
Transconductance
0.0046 S
Amplification factor
18
Max plate voltage
300 V
Max plate dissipation
3.5 W
Max cathode current
25 mA

Published source ratings/characteristics promoted where applicable; identical repeated sections compressed.

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
3900 Ω
Transconductance
0.0046 S
Amplification factor
18
Max plate voltage
300 V
Max plate dissipation
3.5 W
Max cathode current
25 mA

Second physical triode section; electrically identical twin section.

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

1950 Sylvania

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristic

  • Plate Resistance

    3900 ohm

  • Transconductance

    4600 µS

  • Amplification Factor

    18

Other

  • Maximum Plate Voltage

    300 V

  • Maximum Plate Dissipation

    3.5 W

  • Maximum Cathode Current

    25 mA

  • Typical Plate Voltage

    150 V

  • Typical Plate Current

    11 mA