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6BK7B

Medium-mu twin triode for cascode VHF tuner and RF amplifier service, with characteristics tailored to high-frequency receiving applications.

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

Description

Medium-mu twin triode for cascode VHF tuner and RF amplifier service. The supplied datasheet was read for heater data, maximum ratings, characteristics, typical operating information, and interelectrode capacitances where published.

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
0.0093 S
Amplification factor
43
Max plate voltage
300 V
Max plate dissipation
2.7 W
Max cathode current
20 mA

Each section; representative row.

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
5000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0072 S
Amplification factor
36
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
2 W
Max cathode current
20 mA

High-frequency twin triode for low-noise VHF cascode amplifiers.

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

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

    11 s

    Published specifically for 6BK7B

Data set 02

1965 Sylvania Electronic Tubes Vol3

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristics

  • Heater voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater current

    450 mA

  • Plate resistance

    5000 ohm

  • Transconductance

    7200 uS

  • Amplification factor

    36

Other

  • Maximum plate voltage

    250 V

  • Maximum cathode current

    20 mA

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    2 W

Capacitance

  • Grid-to-plate capacitance

    1.15 pF

  • Plate-to-cathode capacitance

    0.15 pF

SECTION 2

Triode

Characteristics

  • Heater voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater current

    450 mA

  • Plate resistance

    5000 ohm

  • Transconductance

    7200 uS

  • Amplification factor

    36

Other

  • Maximum plate voltage

    250 V

  • Maximum cathode current

    20 mA

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    2 W

Capacitance

  • Grid-to-plate capacitance

    1.15 pF

  • Plate-to-cathode capacitance

    0.15 pF

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

Data set 04

1968 General Electric Co

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Typical Plate Voltage

    150 V

    ClassA

  • Typical Plate Current

    18 mA

Data set 05

1971 RCA HB3 Binder 4 of 7

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristics

  • Voltage

    6.3 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Current — published value 1

    0 mA

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Current — published value 2

    45 A

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Grid to plate — published value 1

    1.8

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Grid to plate — published value 2

    1.8

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • shield, and heater — published value 1

    3

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • shield, and heater — published value 2

    3

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • shield, and heater — published value 1

    1

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • shield, and heater — published value 2

    0.9

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Heater to cathode — published value 1

    2.8

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Heater to cathode — published value 2

    3

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Plate to cathode — published value 1

    0.22

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Plate to cathode — published value 2

    0.22

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • shield, and heater — published value 1

    6

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • shield, and heater — published value 2

    6

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • shield, and heater — published value 1

    2.4

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • shield, and heater — published value 2

    2.4

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Plate-Supply Voltage

    150 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Plate Resistance (Approx )

    4600 ohm

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Transconductance

    9300

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Plate Current

    18 mA

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Grid Volts (Approx.). for plate µa = 10 — published value 1

    10 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Grid Volts (Approx.). for plate µa = 10 — published value 2

    -11 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Pin 1 -Plate of — published value 1

    1

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Pin 1 -Plate of — published value 2

    6

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Pin 2 -Grid of — published value 1

    2

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Pin 2 -Grid of — published value 2

    7

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Pin 4 -Heater — published value 1

    4

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Pin 4 -Heater — published value 2

    9

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Pin 5 -Heater

    5

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • permissible for this voltage Lo 6e as high as 300 volts — published value 1

    6 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • permissible for this voltage Lo 6e as high as 300 volts — published value 2

    300 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

Other

  • PLATE VOLTAGE

    300 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Negative-bias value

    50 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • PLATE DISSIPATION

    2.7 mA

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Heater negative with respect to cathode

    200 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Heater positive with respect to cathode

    200 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

Data set 06

1975 RCA RC30

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristic

  • 4.7

    6.3 volts

    Published datasheet value

  • 0.6

    0.45 ampere

    Published datasheet value

  • Plate Voltage

    300 volts

    Published datasheet value

  • Grid Voltage, Negative-bias value

    50 volts

    Published datasheet value

  • Plate Supply Voltage

    150 volts

    Published datasheet value

  • Cathode-Bias Resistor

    56 ohms

    Published datasheet value

  • Plate Resistance (Approx.)

    4600 ohms

    Published datasheet value

  • Transconductance

    0 A/V

    Promoted from published datasheet table

  • Amplification Factor

    43

    Promoted from published datasheet table

Capacitance

  • 2.8

    3 pF

    Published datasheet value

Other

  • Plate Dissipation

    2.7 watts

    Published datasheet value

  • Maximum Plate Voltage

    300 V

    Promoted from published datasheet table

  • Maximum Plate Dissipation

    2.7 W

    Promoted from published datasheet table