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6Q11

Triple triode for television sync-clipper, gated-AGC, and related signal-processing circuits.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
3
Base
12BY
Socket code
B12C
Base pins
12
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 600 mA

Description

The 6Q11 is a TripleTriode intended for TV sync-clipper and gated-AGC service. Published ratings, characteristics and typical operating data from the supplied datasheet were captured.

Socket description

Duodecar 12-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
12BY
Socket code
B12C
Base pins
12
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
600 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

12BY - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN1Base Pin—H — Heater

Literal label H; manufacturer cross-check pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed page 135, 12BY

PIN2Base PinCP — Plate (Anode)

Literal label 3P; manufacturer cross-check pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed page 135, 12BY

PIN3Base PinCK — Cathode

Literal label 3K; manufacturer cross-check pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed page 135, 12BY

PIN4Base PinAK — Cathode

Literal label 1K; manufacturer cross-check pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed page 135, 12BY

PIN5Base PinBP — Plate (Anode)

Literal label 2P; manufacturer cross-check pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed page 135, 12BY

PIN6Base PinBK — Cathode

Literal label 2K; manufacturer cross-check pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed page 135, 12BY

PIN7Base PinBG1 — Control Grid

Literal label 2G1; manufacturer cross-check pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed page 135, 12BY

PIN8Base Pin—IS — Internal Screen

Literal label IS; manufacturer cross-check pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed page 135, 12BY

PIN9Base PinAG1 — Control Grid

Literal label 1G1; manufacturer cross-check pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed page 135, 12BY

PIN10Base PinAP — Plate (Anode)

Literal label 1P; manufacturer cross-check pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed page 135, 12BY

PIN11Base PinCG1 — Control Grid

Literal label 3G1; manufacturer cross-check pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed page 135, 12BY

PIN12Base Pin—H — Heater

Literal label H; manufacturer cross-check pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed page 135, 12BY

Section ratings

3 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
7000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0025 S
Amplification factor
18
Max plate voltage
330 V
Max plate dissipation
2.75 W
Max cathode current
20 mA

Published ratings/characteristics promoted from supplied datasheet.

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
80100 Ω
Transconductance
0.00125 S
Amplification factor
100
Max plate voltage
330 V
Max plate dissipation
0.3 W

Published ratings/characteristics promoted from supplied datasheet.

Section 3

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
62500 Ω
Transconductance
0.0016 S
Amplification factor
100
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
0.3 W

Published promoted values applied where applicable; additional ratings, characteristics, and operating data retained as parameters.

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

1961 Tung Sol

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Heater voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater current

    600 mA

  • Plate voltage

    230330 V

    Typical operating conditions

  • Plate current

    22.51.2 mA

    Typical operating conditions

SECTION 2

Triode

Other

  • Heater voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater current

    600 mA

  • Plate voltage

    230330 V

    Typical operating conditions

  • Plate current

    22.51.2 mA

    Typical operating conditions

SECTION 3

Triode

Other

  • Heater voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater current

    600 mA

  • Plate voltage

    230330 V

    Typical operating conditions

  • Plate current

    22.51.2 mA

    Typical operating conditions

Data set 02

1966 Tung Sol Electronic Tubes 2 of 4

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Plate voltage

    125 V

    ClassA

Characteristic

  • Transconductance

    5400 uS

    ClassA

  • Plate resistance

    7000 ohm

    ClassA

  • Amplification factor

    38

    ClassA

Capacitance

  • Input capacitance

    3 pF

    Section1

  • Output capacitance

    3 pF

    Section1

SECTION 2

Triode

Other

  • Plate voltage

    125 V

    ClassA

Characteristic

  • Transconductance

    1600 uS

    ClassA

  • Plate resistance

    62500 ohm

    ClassA

  • Amplification factor

    100

    ClassA

Capacitance

  • Input capacitance

    3 pF

    Section2

  • Output capacitance

    3 pF

    Section2

SECTION 3

Triode

Other

  • Plate voltage

    125 V

    ClassA

Characteristic

  • Transconductance

    1600 uS

    ClassA

  • Plate resistance

    62500 ohm

    ClassA

  • Amplification factor

    100

    ClassA

Capacitance

  • Input capacitance

    3 pF

    Section3

  • Output capacitance

    3 pF

    Section3

Data set 03

1971 RCA HB3 Binder 5 of 7

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristics

  • Voltage (AC or DC) — published value 1

    6.3 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Voltage (AC or DC) — published value 2

    6.3 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Voltage (AC or DC) — published value 3

    0.6 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Current — published value 1

    600 mA

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Current — published value 2

    40 mA

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Current — published value 3

    600 mA

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Grid to plate — published value 1

    13 pF

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Grid to plate — published value 2

    1.3 pF

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Grid to plate — published value 3

    1.3 pF

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Pin 1 -Heater

    1

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Pin 2- Plate of Unit No.3

    2

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Pin 3 -Cathode of Unit No.3

    3

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Pin 4 -Cathode of Unit No.1

    4

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Pin 5 -Plate of Unit No.2

    5

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Pin 6-CathodeofUnit No.2

    6

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Pin 7 -Grid of Unit No.2

    7

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Pin 9 -Grid of Unit No.1

    9

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Pin 10 -Plate of Unit No.1

    10

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Pin 11 -Grid of Unit No.3

    11

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Pin 12 -Heater

    12

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Plate Voltage — published value 1

    250 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Plate Voltage — published value 2

    250 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Grid Voltage — published value 1

    -8 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Grid Voltage — published value 2

    5 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Grid Voltage — published value 3

    -2 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Plate Resistance (Approx. ) — published value 1

    7700 ohm

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Plate Resistance (Approx. ) — published value 2

    62500 ohm

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Transconductance — published value 1

    2200

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Transconductance — published value 2

    1600

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Plate Current — published value 1

    10.5 mA

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Plate Current — published value 2

    1.2 mA

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • plate µa = 10 — published value 1

    10 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • plate µa = 10 — published value 2

    -24 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Plate Voltage — published value 1

    330 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Plate Voltage — published value 2

    330 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Negative-bias value — published value 1

    50 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Negative-bias value — published value 2

    50 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Positive-bias value — published value 1

    0 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Positive-bias value — published value 2

    0 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Cathode Current

    20 mA

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Plate Dissipation — published value 1

    2 W

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Plate Dissipation — published value 2

    75 W

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • Plate Dissipation — published value 3

    0.3 W

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • 9 at heater amperes = 0.600 — published value 1

    9 A

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • 9 at heater amperes = 0.600 — published value 2

    600 mA

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • b at heater volts = 6.9

    6.9 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

Other

  • respect to cathode

    200 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.

  • respect to cathode

    200 V

    Published datasheet value; multiple values represent separate source-table limits or conditions.