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Voltage Radio Detector Converter ·Pentode-Triode

6BR8

Triode-pentode designed for VHF television converter service, combining oscillator and mixer functions in one envelope.

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

Description

Triode-pentode for VHF television converter 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
-
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

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
400000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0052 S
Max plate voltage
300 V
Max screen voltage
300 V
Max plate dissipation
2.8 W
Max screen dissipation
0.5 W

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
5000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0085 S
Amplification factor
40
Max plate voltage
300 V
Max plate dissipation
2.7 W

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

    250 V

  • Typical Screen Voltage

    110 V

SECTION 2

Triode

Other

  • Typical Plate Voltage

    150 V