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Voltage Radio Detector Converter ·Pentode-Triode

6F7B

Combined triode-pentode designed for detector, oscillator, and amplifier service in radio receiving equipment.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 300 mA

Description

Combined triode-pentode for detector, oscillator, and amplifier service.

Socket description

International Octal

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
300 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

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Amplification factor
8.5

Published source values promoted where applicable.

Section 2

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max screen voltage
100 V

Published source values promoted where applicable.

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

1948 Brimar Radio Valve Manual

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Application

  • Service

    Triode detector/oscillator

SECTION 2

Pentode

Application

  • Service

    Pentode amplifier