Triode - HV Shunt Regulator ·Triode
GE 6MA6 high-voltage beam triode for color-TV shunt regulation, rated 30 kV and 40 W with built-in X-ray shielding.
Low-current high-voltage beam triode for color-TV high-voltage shunt-regulator service, with X-radiation shielding and controls.
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General specifications
Properties common to every published source and operating point.
Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.
No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.
1 physical section, each with unique specifications.
Section 1
GE 6MA6 beam triode HV shunt regulator. Absolute max DC plate 30000 V, plate dissipation 40 W, DC plate current 1.5 mA. Negative DC grid voltage max magnitude 135 V, peak negative grid 440 V, heater-cathode heater negative 450 V, heater positive not recommended, grid circuit resistance 3 MΩ. Effective grid-plate gm 0.0002 A/V. Direct Cgp 0.03 pF, input 2.4 pF, output 0.88 pF. Built-in X-ray shielding, but can produce dangerous soft X-rays if operated beyond ratings. High-voltage top-cap and interlock precautions essential.
Source-dependent data
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Data set 01
Published operating points and test conditions from this source.
Maximum Plate Voltage
30000 V
Maximum Plate Dissipation
40 W
Maximum Cathode Current
1.5 mA
X-Ray Radiation Rating Present
true
Transconductance
200 uS