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Voltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency) ·Triode-Triode

6BK7A

Low-noise twin triode designed for VHF cascode-amplifier service, combining high transconductance and moderate gain for sensitive television tuner RF stages.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
9AJ
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 450 mA

Description

Twin triode for low-noise VHF cascode-amplifier service.

Socket description

Small-button Noval 9-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
9AJ
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
450 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

9AJ - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN12PBP — Plate (Anode)

Numbered source electrode preserved; manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9AJ

PIN22G1BG1 — Control Grid

Source label preserved; pending confirmation

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9AJ

PIN32KBK — Cathode

Numbered source electrode preserved; manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9AJ

PIN4H—H — Heater

Numbered source electrode preserved; manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9AJ

PIN5H—H — Heater

Numbered source electrode preserved; manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9AJ

PIN61PAP — Plate (Anode)

Numbered source electrode preserved; manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9AJ

PIN71G1AG1 — Control Grid

Source label preserved; pending confirmation

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9AJ

PIN81KAK — Cathode

Numbered source electrode preserved; manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9AJ

PIN9ISAIS — Internal Screen

Numbered source electrode preserved; manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9AJ

Section ratings

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
4600 Ω
Transconductance
0.0092 S
Amplification factor
43
Max plate voltage
300 V
Max plate dissipation
2.7 W

Representative row for two electrically identical triodes.

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
4600 Ω
Transconductance
0.0092 S
Amplification factor
43
Max plate voltage
300 V
Max plate dissipation
2.7 W

Physical triode restored under current one-row-per-physical-section policy.

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

Triode

Other

  • Plate voltage

    150 V

    ClassA

  • Cathode resistor

    56 Ω

    ClassA

  • Plate current

    18 mA

    ClassA

Characteristic

  • Plate resistance

    4600 Ω

    ClassA

  • Transconductance

    9300 µS

    ClassA

  • Amplification factor

    43

    ClassA

Data set 02

1961 Tung Sol

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Plate Voltage

    150 V

    ClassA;EachSection

  • Heater Warmup Time

    -

Data set 03

1966 Tung Sol Electronic Tubes 1 of 4

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristic

  • GRID TO PLATE

    1.8 µµf

    Section 1 | GRID TO PLATE 1.8 1.8 µµf

  • GRID TO GRID (MAX.)

    0.004 µµf

    Section 1 | GRID TO GRID (MAX.) 0.004 µµf

  • PLATE TO PLATE (MAX.)

    0.075 µµf

    Section 1 | PLATE TO PLATE (MAX.) 0.075 µµf

  • PLATE TO CATHODE

    0.22 µµf

    Section 1 | PLATE TO CATHODE. 0.22 0.22 µµf

Other

  • HEATER VOLTAGE

    6.3 V

    Maximum Ratings | HEATER VOLTAGE 6.3 VOLTS

  • MAXIMUM NEGATIVE DC GRID VOLTAGE

    50 V

    Maximum Ratings | MAXIMUM NEGATIVE DC GRID VOLTAGE 50 voLTs

  • MAXIMUM PLATE DISSIPATION '

    2.7 W

    Maximum Ratings | MAXIMUM PLATE DISSIPATION '2.7 WATTS

  • RESPECT TO THE CATHODE AND AS NIGH AS j

    0 V

    Maximum Ratings | RESPECT TO THE CATHODE AND AS NIGH AS j00 VOLTS NA%I NUM FOR THE 6BN 7B.

  • HEATER VOLTAGE

    6.3 V

    Typical Operating Conditions | HEATER VOLTAGE 6.3 voLTs

  • HEATER CURRENT

    450 mA

    Typical Operating Conditions | HEATER CURRENT 0.45 AMP.

  • PLATE VOLTAGE

    150 V

    Typical Operating Conditions | PLATE VOLTAGE 150 VOLTS

  • CATHODE BIAS RESISTOR

    56 ohm

    Typical Operating Conditions | CATHODE BIAS RESISTOR 56 OHMS

  • PLATE RESISTANCE (APPROX.)

    600 ohm

    Typical Operating Conditions | PLATE RESISTANCE (APPROX.) 4 600 OHMS

  • PLATE CURRENT OF

    18 mA

    Typical Operating Conditions | PLATE CURRENT OF 18 MA.. A FREOU EN CY OF 200 MEGALY CL E S. A STAGE BANDWIDTH OF 7 MEGACYCLES. AND