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Tube-number record

6486A

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6486A is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Reliable Hard Glass Miniature Dual Control Pentode). Recorded specifications: brand Bendix Aviation Corp., construction Pentode, base Hard Glass, socket Noval (B9A), maximum plate voltage 200 V, and maximum plate dissipation 2 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandBendix Aviation Corp.
ClassReliable Hard Glass Miniature Dual Control Pentode
BaseNoval (B9A)
Filament6.3 V @ 250 mA

Construction

Primary TypePentode
EnvelopeT6 1/2
Base MaterialHard Glass
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

Heater Notesac or dc

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Dual Control (Ec3=-3V)120 V2100——4.2 mA
Dual Control (Ec3=0V)120 V3250——3.5 mA

Application Notes

Designed for reliable operation in circuits requiring dual control pentode characteristics and high glass stability.

Datasheets

Datasheet: 6486A.pdf

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Datasheets courtesy of Frank Philipse via Frank's Electron Tube Data Sheets.

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    Plate Voltage200 V
    Plate Dissipation2 W
    Grid 2 Voltage155 V
    H-C Voltage300 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Coated unipotential cathode
    • Reliable
    • Hard Glass
    • Dual Control