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Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single) ·Pentode

6AJ7

High-transconductance RF pentode intended for fixed-gain Class-A amplifier service in professional high-frequency equipment.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
8N
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 450 mA

Description

RF pentode for Class A amplifier service.

Socket description

International Octal

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
8N
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
450 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

8N - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN1SHASH — Internal Shield

EIA transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8N

PIN2H—H — Heater

EIA transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8N

PIN3G3AG3 — Suppressor Grid

EIA transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8N

PIN4G1AG1 — Control Grid

EIA transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8N

PIN5KAK — Cathode

EIA transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8N

PIN6G2AG2 — Screen Grid

EIA transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8N

PIN7H—H — Heater

EIA transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8N

PIN8PAP — Plate (Anode)

EIA transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8N

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
1000000 Ω
Transconductance
0.009 S
Max plate voltage
300 V
Max screen voltage
150 V

RF pentode 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

195X General Electric Essential Characteristics

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Capacitance

  • Input capacitance

    11 pF

    Published table value

  • Output capacitance

    5 pF

    Published table value

  • Grid-to-plate capacitance

    0.015 pF

    Published table value

Other

  • Plate voltage

    300 V

    ClassA

  • Screen-grid voltage

    150 V

    ClassA

  • Cathode resistor

    160 ohm

    ClassA

  • Plate current

    10 mA

    ClassA

  • Screen-grid current

    2.5 mA

    ClassA