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6MX1B

Russian movable-anode mechanotron for precision linear displacement and force measurement. Mechanical motion directly modulates electrode current, providing sensitive electrical readout.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 200 mA

Description

Mechanotron with a movable anode for precision measurement of linear displacement and force. Extracted and translated from the complete Russian entry corresponding to the PDF filename; neighboring page-break fragments were excluded.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
200 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

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Sensor

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
1900 Ω
Max plate voltage
15 V
Max cathode current
12 mA

Values promoted from the complete filename-matched Russian entry only.

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

1981 Russian Tubes Katsnelson and Larionov

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Sensor

Characteristic

  • Anode current each

    10 mA

    Translated from Russian source; filename-matched entry only

  • Internal resistance maximum

    1.9 kOhm

    Translated from Russian source; filename-matched entry only

  • Current sensitivity to displacement

    20 uA/um

    Translated from Russian source; filename-matched entry only

  • Service life minimum

    2000 h

    Translated from Russian source; filename-matched entry only

  • Maximum plate current

    12 mA

    Translated from Russian source; filename-matched entry only