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6DR4

High-mu miniature triode designed for voltage amplifiers, phase inverters, and other circuits requiring substantial voltage gain.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
6BG
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 150 mA

Description

The 6DR4 is a 7-pin miniature high-mu triode intended for voltage amplifiers, phase inverters, and other high-voltage-gain applications.

Socket description

Miniature 7-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
6BG
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
150 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

6BG - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN1PAP — Plate (Anode)

Original EIA label P; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6BG

PIN2IC—IC

Original EIA label IC; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6BG

PIN3H—H — Heater

Chart transcription; manufacturer cross-check pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6BG

PIN4H—H — Heater

Chart transcription; manufacturer cross-check pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6BG

PIN5PAP — Plate (Anode)

Chart transcription; manufacturer cross-check pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6BG

PIN6G1AG1 — Control Grid

Chart transcription; manufacturer cross-check pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6BG

PIN7KAK — Cathode

Chart transcription; manufacturer cross-check pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6BG

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
62500 Ω
Transconductance
0.0016 S
Amplification factor
100
Max plate voltage
330 V
Max plate dissipation
1.2 W

High-mu triode; typical promoted values at 250 V plate.

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

1966 Tung Sol Electronic Tubes 2 of 4

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Capacitance

  • Grid-to-plate capacitance

    1.7 pF

  • Input capacitance

    1.6 pF

  • Output capacitance

    0.46 pF

Other

  • Plate voltage

    250 V

    ClassA1

  • Grid voltage

    -2 V

    ClassA1

  • Plate current

    2.2 mA

    ClassA1