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Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single) ·Pentode

6EC7

Variable-mu high-frequency pentode for gain-controlled RF and IF amplification in AM and FM receivers.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 200 mA

Description

Variable-mu HF pentode for AM/FM receiver RF/IF amplification.

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
200 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

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
220000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0044 S
Max screen voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
2.25 W
Max screen dissipation
0.5 W

Published source ratings and characteristics promoted where applicable; additional data retained as parameters.

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

1959 Ediswan

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Characteristics

  • Cutoff characteristic

    Variable-mu

Application

  • Application

    AM/FM RF or IF amplifier