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6LY8

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6LY8 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Triode-Pentode). Recorded specifications: brand General Electric, construction Multi-section, socket Noval (B9A), maximum plate voltage 330 V, and maximum plate dissipation 3 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandGeneral Electric
ClassTriode-Pentode
BaseNoval (B9A)
Filament6.3 V @ 600 mA

Construction

Primary TypeMulti-section
EnvelopeT-6 1/2 Glass
SectionsHigh-mu Triode and Sharp-Cutoff Pentode

Filament / Heater

Heater NotesHeater current of a bogey tube at Ef = 6.3 volts.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage330 V

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Pentode Section (Condition 1)35 V———54 mA
Pentode Section (Condition 2)200 V2000060000—19.5 mA
Triode Section250 V1700590001001 mA

Datasheets

Datasheet: 6LY8.pdf

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

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    Plate Dissipation3 W
    Grid 2 Voltage310 V
    H-C Voltage200 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Miniature construction
    • High-mu triode for general purpose use
    • Sharp-cutoff pentode for video amplifier use
    • Coated Unipotential Cathode