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6HS5

Duodecar pulse-regulator triode for the high-voltage power supply of color television receivers.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
12GY
Socket code
B12C
Base pins
12
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 1.5 A

Description

Duodecar type used as a pulse-type regulator in the high-voltage power supply of color television receivers. Outlines section, 15F; requires duodecar 12-contact socket. Heater: volts (ac/dc), 6.

Socket description

Duodecar 12-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

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

12GY - 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

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
4600 Ω
Transconductance
0.065 S
Amplification factor
300
Max plate voltage
5500 V
Max plate dissipation
30 W
Max cathode current
325 mA

Published maximum ratings and characteristics promoted semantically from the approved source.

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

1950 Sylvania

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristic

  • Plate Resistance

    4600 ohm

  • Transconductance

    65000 µS

  • Amplification Factor

    300

Other

  • Maximum Plate Voltage

    5500 V

  • Maximum Plate Dissipation

    30 W

  • Maximum Cathode Current

    325 mA

  • Pulse Plate Voltage

    3500 V

    High-voltage regulator service

  • Peak Plate Current

    300 mA

    Pulse operation

Data set 02

1975 RCA RC30

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristic

  • Pulse Plate Voltage*

    3500 volts

    Pulse Plate Voltage* 3500 volts

  • Grid- Voltage, Negative-bias value

    4.4

    Grid- Voltage, Negative-bias value 4.4 vo]ts

  • Peak Plate Current

    300 mA

    Peak Plate Current 300 mA

  • Amplification Factor

    300

    Amplification Factor 300

  • Transconductance

    65000

    Transconductance +200 65000 jumhos

  • Plate Resistance (Approx.)

    4600 ohms

    Plate Resistance (Approx.) 4600 ohms

  • Grid Voltage (Approx.) for plate current of

    -13 mA

    Grid Voltage (Approx.) for plate current of 1 mA -13 volts

  • Peak Plate Voltage*

    5500 volts

    Peak Plate Voltage* 5500 volts

  • Peak Plate Current

    325 mA

    Peak Plate Current 325 mA

  • Grid-Circuit Resistance*

    0.1 megohm

    Grid-Circuit Resistance* 0.1 megohm

Other

  • Grid No

    2

    Grid No.2 (Beam Plate) Connected to cathode at socket

  • Plate Dissipation

    30 watts

    Plate Dissipation 30 watts