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Voltage Dual Pentode ·Pentode-Pentode

6BN11

Compactron twin pentode designed for television intermediate-frequency amplification.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
B12C
Base pins
12
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 800 mA

Description

Compactron twin pentode for television IF amplification.

Socket description

Duodecar 12-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B12C
Base pins
12
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
800 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

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
200000 Ω
Transconductance
0.013 S
Max plate voltage
330 V
Max screen voltage
330 V
Max plate dissipation
3.1 W
Max screen dissipation
0.65 W

Each section; representative row.

Section 2

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
200000 Ω
Transconductance
0.013 S
Max plate voltage
330 V
Max screen voltage
330 V
Max plate dissipation
3.1 W
Max screen dissipation
0.65 W

Second physical pentode section; added to align physical rows with SectionCount.

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

1968 General Electric Co

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Other

  • Typical Plate Voltage

    125 V

  • Typical Screen Voltage

    125 V

  • Typical Plate Current

    11 mA

  • Typical Screen Current

    3.8 mA