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6L31

Beam-power audio-output tube for single-ended Class A and push-pull Class AB amplification, providing medium-power service in radio and audio equipment.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
7BZ
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 450 mA

Description

Beam-power output tube for Class A and push-pull Class AB audio power amplification; source also designates 6L31.

Socket description

Miniature 7-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
7BZ
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

7BZ - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN1Pin 1AG1 — Control GridVerified

Tung-Sol 6AQ5/6AQ5A 7BZ basing; manufacturer pinout

PIN2Pin 2AG3 — Suppressor GridGroup BZ2Verified

Tung-Sol 6AQ5/6AQ5A 7BZ basing; manufacturer pinout

PIN2Pin 2AK — CathodeGroup BZ2Verified

Tung-Sol 6AQ5/6AQ5A 7BZ basing; manufacturer pinout

PIN3Pin 3—H — HeaterVerified

Tung-Sol 6AQ5/6AQ5A 7BZ basing; manufacturer pinout

PIN4Pin 4—H — HeaterVerified

Tung-Sol 6AQ5/6AQ5A 7BZ basing; manufacturer pinout

PIN5Pin 5AP — Plate (Anode)Verified

Tung-Sol 6AQ5/6AQ5A 7BZ basing; manufacturer pinout

PIN6Pin 6AG2 — Screen GridVerified

Tung-Sol 6AQ5/6AQ5A 7BZ basing; manufacturer pinout

PIN7Pin 7AG1 — Control GridVerified

Tung-Sol 6AQ5/6AQ5A 7BZ basing; manufacturer pinout

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Beam Power

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.0041 S
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max screen voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
12 W
Max screen dissipation
2 W

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

Beam Power

Other

  • Plate voltage

    250 V

  • Screen voltage

    250 V

  • Plate dissipation

    12 W

Data set 02

1969 Tesla Manual of Electronic Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Beam Power

Characteristics

  • Heater voltage

    6.3 V

    Published nominal value

  • Heater current

    450 mA

    Published nominal value

  • Transconductance

    4500 µS

    Published operating characteristic

Other

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    12 W

    Published maximum rating

  • Application

    AF power amplifier

    Class A