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Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep) ·BeamPower

6JN6A

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

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

Description

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

Socket description

Duodecar 12-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
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

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
15000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0073 S
Amplification factor
4.4
Max screen voltage
220 V
Max plate dissipation
17.5 W
Max screen dissipation
3.5 W

Published ratings/characteristics promoted from supplied source; additional conditions retained in parameter table.

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

1964 RMA EIA

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Beam Power

Characteristic

  • Heater Voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater Current

    1.2 A

  • Grid1 To Plate Capacitance

    0.3 pF

  • Input Capacitance

    16 pF

  • Output Capacitance

    7 pF

  • Plate Voltage

    250 V

  • Screen Voltage

    150 V

  • Grid Voltage

    -22.5 V

  • Plate Resistance

    15000 ohm

  • Transconductance

    7300 uS

  • Plate Current

    70 mA

  • Screen Current

    2.4 mA

  • TriodeAmplificationFactor

    4.4

Other

  • Plate Supply Voltage Maximum

    770 V

    HorizontalDeflection

  • Peak Positive Pulse Plate Voltage

    6500 V

    HorizontalDeflection

  • Peak Negative Pulse Plate Voltage

    1500 V

    HorizontalDeflection

  • Screen Voltage Maximum

    220 V

    HorizontalDeflection

  • Plate Dissipation Maximum

    17.5 W

    HorizontalDeflection

  • Screen Dissipation Maximum

    3.5 W

    HorizontalDeflection

  • PeakCathodeCurrentMaximum

    550 mA

    HorizontalDeflection