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6AV6

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6AV6 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Duplex-Diode High-Mu Triode). Recorded specifications: brand General Electric, construction Triode, base Glass, socket Miniature 7-pin (B7G), maximum plate voltage 300 V, and maximum plate dissipation 0.5 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandGeneral Electric
ClassDuplex-Diode High-Mu Triode
BaseMiniature 7-pin (B7G)
Filament3.15 V @ 0.6 mA

Construction

Primary TypeTriode
EnvelopeT-5 1/2
Base MaterialGlass
Sections3

Filament / Heater

Heater Notes3AV6 features 11 second controlled heater warm-up time.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Class A Amplifier100 V1250800001000.5 mA
Class A Amplifier250 V1600625001001.2 mA

Application Notes

The 12AV6 is particularly suited for use in a-c/d-c radio receivers. The 3AV6 is suited for series-connected heaters in television receivers.

Datasheets

Datasheet: 6AV6.pdf

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

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    Plate Voltage300 V
    Plate Dissipation0.5 W
    H-C Voltage200 V

    Audio Performance

    Typical THD5%
    Key Features
    • Controlled heater warm-up (3AV6)
    • Miniature button base
    • High amplification factor
    • Combined detector/amplifier/AVC