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

6BK6

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
3
Base
7BT
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 300 mA

Description

High-mu triode combined with two detector diodes.

Socket description

Miniature 7-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
7BT
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
300 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

7BT - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN11G1AG1 — Control Grid

EIA source label 1G1; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BT

PIN2KAK — Cathode

EIA source label K; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BT

PIN3H—H — Heater

EIA source label H; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BT

PIN4H—H — Heater

EIA source label H; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BT

PIN52PBP — Plate (Anode)

EIA source label 2P; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BT

PIN63PCP — Plate (Anode)

EIA source label 3P; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BT

PIN71PAP — Plate (Anode)

EIA source label 1P; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BT

Section ratings

3 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Rectifier nominal output current
1 mA

Representative row for two diode sections; 4 mA average is published at 40 V DC, while 1 mA is the continuous maximum.

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
62500 Ω
Transconductance
0.0016 S
Amplification factor
100
Max plate voltage
300 V

Promoted from the printed maximum-rating/characteristic columns; additional operating-point data retained as section parameters.

Section 3

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Diode 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 2

Triode

Other

  • Plate voltage

    250 V

    ClassA

  • Control-grid voltage

    -2 V

    ClassA

  • Plate current

    1.2 mA

    ClassA

  • Plate voltage

    100 V

    ClassA

  • Plate current

    0.5 mA

    ClassA

Characteristic

  • Plate resistance

    62500 Ω

    ClassA

  • Transconductance

    1600 µS

    ClassA

  • Amplification factor

    100

    ClassA

  • Plate resistance

    80000 Ω

    ClassA

  • Transconductance

    1250 µS

    ClassA

Data set 02

1961 Tung Sol

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Diode

Characteristic

  • AverageDiodeCurrentAt40VDC

    4 mA

    EachPlate

SECTION 2

Triode

Other

  • Plate Voltage

    250 V

    ClassA

Characteristic

  • Plate Current

    1.2 mA

    ClassA

Data set 03

1966 Tung Sol Electronic Tubes 1 of 4

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Diode

Capacitance

  • DIODE !

    0.01 µµf

    Capacitances | DIODE !1 TO GRID: (!P TO G) 0.013 0.01 µµf

Other

  • AVERAGE DIODE CURRENT EACH PLATE WITH

    10 V

    Maximum Ratings | AVERAGE DIODE CURRENT EACH PLATE WITH 10 VOLTS DC APPLIED 4 MA.

  • AVERAGE DIODE CURRENT EACH PLATE WITH

    4 mA

    Maximum Ratings | AVERAGE DIODE CURRENT EACH PLATE WITH 10 VOLTS DC APPLIED 4 MA.

  • MAXIMUM DIODE CURRENT .EACH PLATE FOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION

    1 mA

    Maximum Ratings | MAXIMUM DIODE CURRENT .EACH PLATE FOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION 1 MA.

SECTION 2

Triode

Other

  • HEATER VOLTAGE

    6.3 V

    Maximum Ratings | HEATER VOLTAGE 6.3 VOLTS

  • HEATER CURRENT

    300 mA

    Typical Operating Conditions | HEATER CURRENT 300 300 MA.

  • GRID VOLTAGE

    2 V

    Typical Operating Conditions | GRID VOLTAGE -1 —2 VOLTS

  • PLATE CURRENT

    1.2 mA

    Typical Operating Conditions | PLATE CURRENT 0.5 1.2 MA.

  • PLATE RESISTANCE BO

    500 ohm

    Typical Operating Conditions | PLATE RESISTANCE BO 000 62 500 OHMS