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6KY8A

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6KY8A is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: High-Mu Triode—Beam Power Tube). Recorded specifications: brand RCA, year 1964, construction Beam tetrode / beam power, base Glass, socket Novar, maximum plate voltage 300 V, and maximum plate dissipation 12 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandRCA
ClassHigh-Mu Triode—Beam Power Tube
BaseNovar
Filament6.3 V @ 1100 mA

Construction

Primary TypeBeam tetrode / beam power
EnvelopeGlass
Base MaterialGlass
Sections2

Filament / Heater

Heater NotesAC or DC

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Triode Unit - Class A Amplifier250 V160040000641.4 mA
Beam Power Unit - Class A Amplifier135 V840018000739 mA

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    Plate Voltage300 V
    Plate Dissipation12 W
    Grid 2 Voltage150 V
    Grid 1 Voltage-250 V
    Cathode Current70 mA
    H-C Voltage200 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Novar Type
    • Coated Unipotential Cathode
    • Combined Vertical-Deflection Oscillator and Amplifier