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6AC7

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6AC7 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Pentode). Recorded specifications: brand General Electric, construction Pentode, base Small Wafer Octal 8-Pin, socket Octal, maximum plate voltage 300 V, and maximum plate dissipation 3 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandGeneral Electric
ClassPentode
BaseOctal
Filament6.3 V @ 0.45 mA

Construction

Primary TypePentode
EnvelopeMT-8 Metal Shell
Base MaterialSmall Wafer Octal 8-Pin
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

Heater NotesA-C or D-C

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Class A Amplifier (Fixed Screen Voltage)300 V90001000000—10 mA
Class A Amplifier (Screen Resistor)300 V90001000000—10 mA

Application Notes

Recommended for use as wide-band video or radio-frequency amplifier. Suitable as mixer or oscillator. Cathode bias is recommended.

Datasheets

Datasheet: 6AC7.pdf

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

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    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Sharp-cutoff
    • High-transconductance
    • Wide-band video amplifier
    • Radio-frequency amplifier