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6GC5
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BrandSylvania
ClassBeam Power Pentode
BaseNoval (B9A)
Filament6.3 V @ 1200 mA
Construction
Primary TypeBeam tetrode / beam power
EnvelopeT-9
Sectionssingle
Filament / Heater
Heater NotesHeater voltage supply variations shall be restricted to maintain heater voltage within the specified tolerance.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Plate Voltage220 V
Plate Dissipation12 W
Grid 2 Voltage140 V
H-C Voltage200 V
Audio Performance
Typical THD10%
Power Output3.8 W
Key Features
- 9T9 design
- High power sensitivity
- Increase in heat dissipation safety margin
- T-9 (1.125" Dia.) bulb
Typical Operation
| Mode | Plate V | Gm (µmhos) | Rp (Ω) | µ | Plate mA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A1 Amplifier | 110 V | 8000 | 13000 | — | 49 mA |
| Class A1 Amplifier | 200 V | 8000 | 28000 | — | 46 mA |
Application Notes
The Sylvania Type 6GC5, beam power pentode, features high power sensitivity as an audio power amplifier. In Class A1 operation, it can deliver 2.1 watts of power with a B+ voltage of only 110 volts.
Datasheets
Datasheet: 6GC5.pdf
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Datasheets courtesy of Frank Philipse via Frank's Electron Tube Data Sheets.
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