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6GF5

Compactron beam-power pentode designed primarily for television horizontal-deflection amplifier service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
12BJ
Socket code
B12C
Base pins
12
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 1.2 A

Description

The 6GF5 is a Compactron beam-power pentode primarily designed for horizontal-deflection amplifier service in television receivers.

Socket description

Duodecar 12-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
12BJ
Socket code
B12C
Base pins
12
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
1.2 A
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

12BJ - 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

Beam Power

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
260000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0047 S
Max plate voltage
770 V
Max screen voltage
220 V
Max plate dissipation
9 W
Max screen dissipation
2.5 W
Max cathode current
160 mA

5000 V positive pulse plate rating preserved as parameter.

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

1968 General Electric Co

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Beam Power

Other

  • Peak Positive Pulse Plate Voltage

    5000 V

    TVHorizontalDeflection

  • Peak Negative Pulse Plate Voltage

    1500 V

    TVHorizontalDeflection

  • Typical Plate Voltage

    250 V

  • Typical Screen Voltage

    150 V