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6AW8
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6AW8 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Receiving Tube). Recorded specifications: brand Radio Corporation of America, year 1955, construction Pentode, socket Noval (B9A), maximum plate voltage 300 V, and maximum plate dissipation 3 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.
BrandRadio Corporation of America
ClassReceiving Tube
BaseNoval (B9A)
Filament6.3 V @ 600 mA
Construction
Primary TypePentode
EnvelopeT-6 1/2
Sections2
Filament / Heater
Warm-up Time11s
Heater NotesIntended for use in equipment having series heater-string arrangement
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Plate Voltage300 V
Plate Dissipation3 W
Grid 2 Voltage300 V
H-C Voltage200 V
Audio Performance
Key Features
- Series heater-string
- High-mu triode
- Sharp-cutoff pentode
Typical Operation
| Mode | Plate V | Gm (µmhos) | Rp (Ω) | µ | Plate mA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triode Unit - Class A Amplifier | 200 V | 4000 | 17500 | 70 | 4 mA |
| Pentode Unit - Class A Amplifier | 200 V | 9000 | 400000 | — | 13 mA |
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