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6AG11

Compactron containing two high-mu triodes and two diodes, designed primarily for FM stereo multiplex decoding and associated audio-frequency circuitry.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar

Sections: 4
Base: E12-70
Socket code: B12C
Base pins: 12
Nominal heater: 6.3 V / 750 mA

Description

The 6AG11 is a Compactron containing two high-mu triodes and two diodes, primarily designed for FM stereo multiplex service.

Socket description

Duodecar 12-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base: E12-70
Socket code: B12C
Base pins: 12
Nominal heater voltage: 6.3 V
Nominal heater current: 750 mA
Parallel heater voltage: -
Parallel heater current: -
Series capable: No

E12-70 - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

4 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

Plate resistance: 8500 Ω
Transconductance: 0.0078 S
Amplification factor: 66
Max plate voltage: 330 V
Max plate dissipation: 2 W

Representative of both identical triode sections.

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Second physical triode section added in approved reconciliation.

Section 3

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

Max cathode current: 5 mA

Representative of both identical diode sections; continuous diode current 5 mA.

Section 4

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Second physical diode section added in approved reconciliation.

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

1968 General Electric Co

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

HeaterOrFilamentVoltageNominal
6.3 V
HeaterOrFilamentCurrentNominal
750 mA
Maximum Plate Voltage
330 V
Maximum Plate Dissipation
2 W

Characteristic

Plate Resistance
8500 Ohm
Transconductance
7800 uS
Amplification Factor
66

Capacitance

Grid To Plate Capacitance
1.8 pF
Input Capacitance
3.8 pF
Output Capacitance
0.24 pF

SECTION 3

Diode

Other

Maximum Cathode Current
5 mA

Capacitance

Plate To Cathode And Heater Capacitance
2.2 pF