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6D10

Compactron triple triode combining oscillator-mixer, grounded-grid amplifier, and automatic-frequency-control functions in receiving equipment.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
3
Base
12BQ
Socket code
B12C
Base pins
12
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 450 mA

Description

The 6D10 is a Compactron containing three high-mu triodes with separate electrode connections. It is especially intended for oscillator-mixer, grounded-grid amplifier and automatic-frequency-control applications.

Socket description

Duodecar 12-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
12BQ
Socket code
B12C
Base pins
12
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
450 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

12BQ - 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 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
13600 Ω
Transconductance
0.0042 S
Amplification factor
7
Max plate voltage
230 V
Max plate dissipation
2 W

Representative specification for repeated identical sections.

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
13600 Ω
Transconductance
0.0042 S
Amplification factor
7
Max plate voltage
230 V
Max plate dissipation
2 W

Physical triode section; identical section represented explicitly under current section-row policy.

Section 3

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
13600 Ω
Transconductance
0.0042 S
Amplification factor
7
Max plate voltage
230 V
Max plate dissipation
2 W

Physical triode section; identical section represented explicitly under current section-row policy.

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

1950 Sylvania

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Total Plate Dissipation

    6 W

    Plates 1, 2 and 3 combined

  • Plate Current

    4.2 mA

    Class A1; 125 V plate, -1 V grid

Capacitance

  • Grid-to-Plate Capacitance

    1.5 pF

    Each section

  • Input Capacitance

    2.2 pF

    Each section

  • Output Capacitance

    0.5 pF

    Each section

Data set 02

1961 Tung Sol

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Plate Voltage

    125 V

    Published operating/characteristic table

  • Grid Voltage

    -1 V

    Published operating/characteristic table

Characteristic

  • Plate Current

    4.2 mA

    Published operating/characteristic table

  • Transconductance

    4200 uS

    Published operating/characteristic table

  • Amplification Factor

    7

    Published operating/characteristic table

  • Plate Resistance

    13600 ohm

    Published operating/characteristic table

Data set 03

1966 Tung Sol Electronic Tubes 2 of 4

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Total plate dissipation, all plates

    6 W

    Section1,Section2

  • Plate voltage

    125 V

    Section1,Section2

  • Grid voltage

    -1 V

    Section1,Section2

Characteristic

  • Plate current

    4.2 mA

    Section1,Section2

Capacitance

  • Grid-to-plate capacitance

    1.5 pF

    Section1,Section2

  • Input capacitance

    2.2 pF

    Section1,Section2

  • Output capacitance

    0.5 pF

    Section1,Section2