6SE7GT

Sharp-cutoff single-ended pentode for high-gain RF or audio voltage amplification. Manufacturer documentation also identifies detector, oscillator, and mixer service, making it unusually versatile among fixed-gain pentodes.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar

Sections: 1
Base: 8N
Socket code: IO
Base pins: 8
Nominal heater: 6.3 V / 300 mA

Description

Sharp-cutoff single-ended pentode for high-gain radio- or audio-frequency amplification, also usable as detector, oscillator or mixer.

Socket description

International Octal

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base: 8N
Socket code: IO
Base pins: 8
Nominal heater voltage: 6.3 V
Nominal heater current: 300 mA
Parallel heater voltage: -
Parallel heater current: -
Series capable: No

8N - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

Terminal	Section	Connection	Evidence
PIN1SH	A	SH — Internal Shield EIA transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending	Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8N
PIN2H	—	H — Heater EIA transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending	Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8N
PIN3G3	A	G3 — Suppressor Grid EIA transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending	Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8N
PIN4G1	A	G1 — Control Grid EIA transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending	Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8N
PIN5K	A	K — Cathode EIA transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending	Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8N
PIN6G2	A	G2 — Screen Grid EIA transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending	Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8N
PIN7H	—	H — Heater EIA transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending	Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8N
PIN8P	A	P — Plate (Anode) EIA transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending	Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8N

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

Plate resistance: 1100000 Ω
Transconductance: 0.0034 S
Max plate voltage: 250 V
Max screen voltage: 100 V

Published ratings and characteristics promoted where clearly legible in the approved source.

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 General Electric Essential Characteristics

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Other

Maximum plate voltage
300 V
Published handbook rating
Maximum screen voltage
125 V
Published handbook rating
Plate voltage
250 V
ClassA OperatingPoint1
Screen voltage
100 V
ClassA OperatingPoint1
Control-grid bias
1.5 V
ClassA OperatingPoint1
Plate current
4.5 mA
ClassA OperatingPoint1
Screen current
1.5 mA
ClassA OperatingPoint1

Characteristic

Plate resistance
1000000 ohm
ClassA OperatingPoint1
Transconductance
3400 µS
ClassA OperatingPoint1
Heater voltage
6.3 V
Published heater rating
Heater current
300 mA
Published heater rating