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Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single) ·Pentode

9D6

Miniature variable-mu RF pentode designed for compact RF and IF amplifier service. Its controlled transfer characteristic combines variable gain with small physical size for receiver applications.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 200 mA

Description

Miniature vari-mu RF pentode for compact RF and IF amplifier service.

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
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

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
1000000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0025 S
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max screen voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
2.5 W
Max screen dissipation
0.6 W

Vari-mu RF/IF pentode.

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

1948 Brimar Radio Valve Manual

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Characteristics

  • Cutoff characteristic

    Variable-mu

Data set 02

1958 Brimar Radio Valve No 7

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Characteristics

  • Anode Voltage

    250 V

  • Anode Current

    8 mA

  • Screen Voltage

    150 V

  • Screen Current

    2 mA

  • Control Grid Voltage

    -0.65 V