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Voltage Radio Detector Converter ·Pentode-Triode

6C18

VHF triode plus variable-mu frame-grid pentode designed for television tuner frequency-changing and intermediate-frequency amplifier service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 350 mA

Description

VHF triode-variable-mu frame-grid pentode for television tuner frequency changer and IF amplifier 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
350 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
Transconductance
0.011 S
Amplification factor
50
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
2 W
Max screen dissipation
0.5 W
Max cathode current
18 mA

Published ratings and characteristics promoted from the approved English source.

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.0055 S
Amplification factor
17
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
2 W
Max cathode current
15 mA

Published ratings and characteristics promoted from the approved English source.

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

1973 Mazda Valves Binder 2

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Application

  • Application

    VariableGainVHF_FrequencyChanger_IF text

SECTION 2

Triode

Application

  • Application

    LocalOscillator text