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Voltage Triode Pentode ·Pentode-Triode

6MV8

Combined triode-pentode for television video, sync, burst, IF, AGC, or related signal-processing circuits.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 600 mA

Description

Miniature type used for general-purpose applications. The pentode unit is used as an if-amplifier, and the triode unit as a sync-separator or voltage amplifier. Outlines section, 6B; requires miniature 9-contact socket. Heater: volts, 6.3; ampere, 0.6; maximum heater- cathode volts, ±200 peak, 100 average. Class Ai Amplifier

Socket description

Small-button Noval 9-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
600 mA
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

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
150000 Ω
Transconductance
0.009 S
Amplification factor
100

Full supplied entry reviewed for ratings, characteristics, operating data, and capacitances.

Section 2

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Full supplied entry reviewed for ratings, characteristics, operating data, and capacitances.

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

1975 RCA RC30

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Plate Voltage

    330 volts

    Published value from supplied target entry

  • Grid-No

    330 volts

    Published value from supplied target entry

  • Grid-No

    300

    Published value from supplied target entry

  • Grid-No

    1

    Published value from supplied target entry

  • Plate Dissipation

    2.5 watts

    Published value from supplied target entry

  • Grid-No

    0.55 watts

    Published value from supplied target entry

  • Plate Voltage

    125 volts

    Published value from supplied target entry

  • Grid-No

    125 volts

    Published value from supplied target entry

  • Grid-No

    1 volts

    Published value from supplied target entry

  • Plate Current

    13 mA

    Published value from supplied target entry

  • C.rid-No

    4 mA

    Published value from supplied target entry

  • Transconductance

    9000

    Published value from supplied target entry

  • Amplification Factor

    100

    Published value from supplied target entry

  • Plate Resistance (Approx.)

    150000 ohms

    Published value from supplied target entry

  • Grid-No

    6 volts

    Published value from supplied target entry