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Voltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency) ·Triode-Triode

6J6W

Ruggedized common-cathode twin triode for professional and military high-frequency service, with documented UHF oscillator operation and robust construction.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
7BF
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 450 mA

Description

Ruggedized common-cathode double triode for professional and military service.

Socket description

Miniature 7-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
7BF
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
450 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

7BF - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN12PBP — Plate (Anode)

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BF

PIN21PAP — Plate (Anode)

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BF

PIN3H—H — Heater

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BF

PIN4H—H — Heater

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BF

PIN51G1AG1 — Control Grid

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BF

PIN62G1BG1 — Control Grid

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BF

PIN7KAK — Cathode

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BF

Section ratings

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
7100 Ω
Transconductance
0.0053 S
Amplification factor
38
Max plate voltage
300 V

Published maximum ratings, characteristics, operating conditions and capacitances reviewed.

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
7100 Ω
Transconductance
0.0053 S
Amplification factor
38
Max plate voltage
300 V

Second physical triode section; electrically identical twin section.

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

1958 Compagnie General

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristic

  • Heater Voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater Current

    450 mA

Data set 02

195X General Electric Essential Characteristics

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Maximum plate voltage

    300 V

    Published handbook rating

  • Plate voltage

    100 V

    ClassA

  • Control-grid bias

    8.5 V

    ClassA

Characteristic

  • Plate resistance

    7100 ohm

    Published handbook characteristic

  • Transconductance

    5300 µS

    Published handbook characteristic

  • Amplification factor

    38

    Published handbook characteristic

  • Heater voltage

    6.3 V

    Published heater rating

  • Heater current

    450 mA

    Published heater rating

Capacitance

  • Input capacitance

    2.6 pF

    Published capacitance column

  • Output capacitance

    1.6 pF

    Published capacitance column

  • Grid-to-plate capacitance

    1.5 pF

    Published capacitance column

Data set 03

195X Raytheon Special Purpose Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Cathode resistor

    50 Ω

    UHFOscillator;EachSection

  • Plate voltage

    100 V

    UHFOscillator;EachSection

  • Plate current

    8.5 mA

    UHFOscillator;EachSection

Characteristic

  • Plate resistance

    7170 Ω

    EachSection

  • Transconductance

    5300 µS

    EachSection

  • Amplification factor

    38

    EachSection