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Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (with diode) ·Diode-Diode-Pentode

6BV7_AWV

Australian Radiotron dual-diode audio-output power pentode.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
3
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 800 mA

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
9
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

3 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 0

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
100000 Ω
Transconductance
0.01 S
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max screen voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
10 W
Max screen dissipation
2 W

Class A audio power pentode; 180 V / 250 V operating points, 2 W / 4 W output. Shared cathode with both diode units.

Section 1

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Detector diode; maximum plate current 1 mA; shares common cathode with pentode and other diode.

Section 2

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Detector diode; maximum plate current 1 mA; shares common cathode with pentode and other diode.

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

1946 Amalgamated Wireless

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 0

Pentode

Characteristic

  • Plate Voltage

    250 V

    Class A operating point: 250 V plate and screen; output 4 W

  • Plate Voltage

    180 V

    Class A operating point: 180 V plate and screen; output 2 W

Other

  • Heater/filament voltage

    6.3 V

    Common heater voltage

  • Heater/filament current

    800 mA

    Common heater current