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6BS8

Low-noise high-frequency twin triode for VHF cascode amplification in television tuners and push-pull cathode-drive RF amplifier service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
9AJ
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 400 mA

Description

Medium-mu twin triode used as a cascode amplifier in VHF television tuners and in push-pull cathode-drive RF amplifiers.

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
400 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
5000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0072 S
Amplification factor
36
Max plate voltage
150 V
Max plate dissipation
2 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
150 V
Max plate dissipation
2 W
Max cathode current
20 mA

Low-noise high-frequency twin triode for 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

    Published operating/characteristic table

  • Grid Voltage

    2 V

    Published operating/characteristic table

Characteristic

  • Plate Current

    10 mA

    Published operating/characteristic table

  • Transconductance

    7200 uS

    Published operating/characteristic table

  • Plate Resistance

    5000 ohm

    Published operating/characteristic table

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

    400 mA

  • Plate resistance

    5000 ohm

  • Transconductance

    7200 uS

  • Amplification factor

    36

Other

  • Maximum plate voltage

    150 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

    400 mA

  • Plate resistance

    5000 ohm

  • Transconductance

    7200 uS

  • Amplification factor

    36

Other

  • Maximum plate voltage

    150 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

Other

  • Plate voltage

    150 V

    EachUnit; Cascode

  • Plate current

    10 mA

    EachUnit; Cascode

Characteristic

  • Amplification factor

    36

    EachUnit

  • Plate resistance

    5 kOhm

    EachUnit

  • Cascode transconductance

    10000 uS

    Cascode

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

Data set 05

1975 RCA RC30

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Heater Voltage (ac/dc) 4.2 5.6

    6.3 V

    Published in approved 6BZ7 target datasheet entry; Section1

  • Heater Current 0.45

    400 mA

    Published in approved 6BZ7 target datasheet entry; Section1

  • Cathode Current

    20 mA

    Published in approved 6BZ7 target datasheet entry; Section1

  • Plate Dissipation

    2 W

    Published in approved 6BZ7 target datasheet entry; Section1

  • Plate Supply Voltage

    150 V

    Published in approved 6BZ7 target datasheet entry; Section1

  • Cathode-Bias Resistor

    220 Ω

    Published in approved 6BZ7 target datasheet entry; Section1

  • Plate Resistance (Approx.)

    5900 Ω

    Published in approved 6BZ7 target datasheet entry; Section1

  • Transconductance

    6400 µS

    Published in approved 6BZ7 target datasheet entry; Section1

  • Plate Current

    9 mA

    Published in approved 6BZ7 target datasheet entry; Section1

  • Grid-Circuit Resistance

    0.5 MΩ

    Published in approved 6BZ7 target datasheet entry; Section1

  • * Rating may be high as

    300 V

    Published in approved 6BZ7 target datasheet entry; Section1

Capacitance

  • Grid to Plate 1.2

    1.2 pF

    Published in approved 6BZ7 target datasheet entry; Section1

  • —

    -5 pF

    Published in approved 6BZ7 target datasheet entry; Section1

  • Plate to Grid, Heater, and Internal Shield

    2.2 pF

    Published in approved 6BZ7 target datasheet entry; Section1

  • Plate to Cathode 0.12

    0.12 pF

    Published in approved 6BZ7 target datasheet entry; Section1

  • Heater to Cathode 2.6

    2.6 pF

    Published in approved 6BZ7 target datasheet entry; Section1

  • * Rating: may be high as

    300 V

    Published in approved 6BZ7 target datasheet entry; Section1

Characteristic

  • For plate current of 100

    -6.5 V

    Published in approved 6BZ7 target datasheet entry; Section1