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Voltage Pentode ·Pentode

EF806SG

Modern low-noise miniature pentode designed specifically for input stages of sound-recording and sound-reproducing equipment.

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

Description

Low-noise miniature pentode for input stages of sound recording and reproducing equipment.

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
Transconductance
0.002 S
Max plate voltage
300 V
Max screen voltage
200 V
Max plate dissipation
1 W
Max screen dissipation
0.2 W

Published ratings and characteristics promoted from 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

2026 Electro Harmonix

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Characteristic

  • Input Capacitance

    4 pF

  • Output Capacitance

    5.5 pF

Other

  • TransferCapacitance

    0.05 pF

Data set 02

2026 Tungsol Rebrand

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Application

  • Application

    SoundRecordingInputStage text

  • Application

    SoundReproducingInputStage text