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6BK4

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6BK4 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Sharp cutoff beam triode voltage regulator). Recorded specifications: brand SYLVANIA, construction Beam tetrode / beam power, base BS 71 Short Jumbo Shell Octal, socket Octal, maximum plate voltage 25000 V, and maximum plate dissipation 25 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandSYLVANIA
ClassSharp cutoff beam triode voltage regulator
BaseOctal
Filament6.3 V @ 200 mA

Construction

Primary TypeBeam tetrode / beam power
EnvelopeT-12
Base MaterialBS 71 Short Jumbo Shell Octal
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

Heater NotesHeater positive with respect to cathode not recommended

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Shunt Voltage Regulator25000 V200—20001 mA

Application Notes

X-ray radiation shielding may be necessary to protect against personal injury from prolonged exposure if operated higher than 16,000 volts.

Datasheets

Datasheet: 6BK4.pdf

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

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    Plate Voltage25000 V
    Plate Dissipation25 W
    Grid 1 Voltage-125 V
    Cathode Current1.5 mA
    H-C Voltage225 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Sharp cutoff
    • Low current
    • High voltage regulator
    • X-ray radiation shielding required above 16kV