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Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep) ·BeamPower

6DN6

Beam-power amplifier designed for television horizontal-deflection service with relatively low B-supply voltages.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
5BT
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 2.5 A

Description

Beam-power amplifier for horizontal-deflection service in television receivers with low B-supply voltages.

Socket description

International Octal

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
5BT
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
2.5 A
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

5BT - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN1ISAIS — Internal Screen

Source designation IS; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 5BT

PIN2H—H — Heater

Source designation H; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 5BT

PIN3G3AG3 — Suppressor GridGroup 5BT3

Source designation G3; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 5BT

PIN3KAK — CathodeGroup 5BT3

Source designation K; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 5BT

PIN5G1AG1 — Control Grid

Source designation G1; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 5BT

PIN7H—H — Heater

Source designation H; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 5BT

PIN8G2AG2 — Screen Grid

Source designation G2; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 5BT

CAP1PAP — Plate (Anode)

Source designation P; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 5BT

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Beam Power

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
4000 Ω
Transconductance
0.009 S
Amplification factor
4.35
Max plate voltage
700 V
Max screen voltage
175 V
Max plate dissipation
15 W
Max screen dissipation
3 W
Max cathode current
200 mA

Published ratings and characteristics promoted from the approved 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

1950 Sylvania

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Beam Power

Other

  • Peak Positive Pulse Plate Voltage

    6600 V

    Horizontal deflection; absolute maximum

  • Peak Negative Pulse Plate Voltage

    1500 V

  • Peak Cathode Current

    700 mA

Characteristic

  • Plate Current

    70 mA

    125 V plate and screen