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Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode) ·Diode-Triode

6BC32

Receiving tube combining radio signal detection or control-voltage rectification with associated voltage amplification. Its detector function is integral to receiver signal processing and supports classification within the radio detector/converter family.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 300 mA

Description

Combined AF triode and twin diode for resistance-coupled amplification and RF detection; source also designates EBC91.

Socket description

Miniature 7-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
300 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

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Published ratings/characteristics promoted from the approved source.

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.00125 S
Amplification factor
100
Max plate voltage
330 V
Max plate dissipation
0.5 W

Published ratings/characteristics promoted from the approved source.

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 Tesla

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Diode

Other

  • HeaterVoltageNominal

    6.3 V

    Nominal

  • HeaterCurrentNominal

    300 mA

    Nominal

SECTION 2

Triode

Other

  • HeaterVoltageNominal

    6.3 V

    Nominal

  • HeaterCurrentNominal

    300 mA

    Nominal

  • Maximum Plate Voltage

    330 V

Data set 02

1969 Tesla Manual of Electronic Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Diode

Application

  • Application

    RFRectifierDetector text

SECTION 2

Triode

Application

  • Application

    AFResistanceCoupledAmplifier text