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Voltage Radio Detector Converter ·Heptode

6H31

Variable-mu heptode frequency changer for superheterodyne radio receivers, providing mixer and conversion service with approximately 475 µS conversion transconductance.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 300 mA

Description

Variable-mu heptode for mixer and frequency-converter service; source also designates 6H31.

Socket description

Miniature 7-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
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

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Heptode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
500000 Ω
Transconductance
0.000475 S
Max plate voltage
300 V
Max screen voltage
100 V
Max plate dissipation
1 W
Max screen dissipation
1 W
Max cathode current
14 mA

Electrical section mapped from published characteristics and maximum ratings.

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

195X Tesla

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Heptode

Other

  • Plate voltage

    250 V

  • Screen-grid voltage

    100 V

Capacitance

  • Input capacitance

    7.2 pF

Data set 02

1969 Tesla Manual of Electronic Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Heptode

Characteristics

  • Heater voltage

    6.3 V

    Published nominal value

  • Heater current

    300 mA

    Published nominal value

Other

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    1 W

    Published maximum rating

  • Application

    Mixer

    Printed source application