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Power - Beam Single (NOT sweep) (under 10W) ·BeamPower

S6F17

Special-quality rugged beam tetrode for pulse and RF amplification, combining high transconductance, extended life, and severe shock/acceleration capability for industrial and military electronics.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 300 mA

Description

Special-quality beam tetrode intended for pulse and RF amplification, with shock-resistant construction and increased reliability and life expectancy.

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
300 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

Beam Power

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.0083 S
Max plate voltage
600 V
Max screen voltage
600 V
Max plate dissipation
3.5 W
Max screen dissipation
0.7 W

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 AEI Industrial Valves

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Beam Power

Other

  • Maximum shock

    500 g

  • Maximum acceleration

    2.5 g

    Continuous

  • Maximum bulb temperature

    165 C

Data set 02

1961 Associated Electrical Industries

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Beam Power

Other

  • Maximum shock

    500 g

  • Maximum acceleration

    2.5 g

    Continuous

  • Maximum bulb temperature

    165 C