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6AY3A

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6AY3A is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Half-wave Rectifier). Recorded specifications: brand Sylvania, construction Diode, socket Novar, maximum plate voltage 5000 V, and maximum plate dissipation 6.3 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandSylvania
ClassHalf-wave Rectifier
BaseNovar
Filament6.3 V @ 1200 mA

Construction

Primary TypeDiode
Rectifier Typehalf-wave
EnvelopeT-9
Sections1

Filament / Heater

Heater NotesParallel operation

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Application Notes

For operation in a 525 line, 30 frame system. The duty cycle of the voltage pulse not to exceed 15% of a scanning cycle. Pins 1, 3, 6, and 8 should not be used as tie points.

Datasheets

Datasheet: 6AY3A.pdf

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

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    Plate Voltage5000 V
    Plate Dissipation6.3 W
    Cathode Current175 mA
    H-C Voltage5000 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • NOVAR T-9 construction
    • Indirectly heated halfwave rectifier
    • Damping diode in television sweep circuits
    • Nine widely spaced heavy gauge pins