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6AC6GT

Dynamic-coupled twin-triode power amplifier whose internally connected input and output triodes provide high plate efficiency for Class-A audio power-output service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
7W
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 1.1 A

Description

Dynamic-coupled twin-triode power amplifier with input and output triodes internally connected for high plate efficiency.

Socket description

International Octal

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
7W
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
1.1 A
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

7W - 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
18000 Ω
Transconductance
0.003 S
Amplification factor
54
Max plate voltage
180 V

Published ratings and characteristics promoted where clearly legible in the approved source.

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this 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

1944 Hytron

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Power Output

    9 W

    PushPull;TwoTubes

Data set 02

195X General Electric Essential Characteristics

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Maximum plate voltage

    180 V

    Published handbook rating

  • Plate voltage

    180 V

    ClassA

  • Screen voltage

    180 V

    ClassA

  • Control-grid bias

    0 V

    ClassA

  • Plate current

    45 mA

    ClassA

  • Screen current

    7 mA

    ClassA

  • Load resistance

    3500 ohm

    ClassA

  • Power output

    3.6 W

    ClassA

Characteristic

  • Plate resistance

    18000 ohm

    Published handbook characteristic

  • Transconductance

    3000 µS

    Published handbook characteristic

  • Heater/filament voltage

    6.3 V

    Published heater/filament rating

  • Heater/filament current

    1.1 A

    Published heater/filament rating