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6GN6 vacuum tube outline illustration

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6GN6

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6GN6 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: PENTODE). Recorded specifications: brand TUNG-SOL, year 1960, construction Pentode, base BUTTON BASE, socket Miniature 7-pin (B7G), maximum plate voltage 300 V, and maximum plate dissipation 3 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandTUNG-SOL
ClassPENTODE
BaseMiniature 7-pin (B7G)
Filament6.3 V @ 0.3 mA

Construction

Primary TypePentode
EnvelopeGLASS BULB
Base MaterialBUTTON BASE
SectionsPENTODE AND DEMODULATOR DIODE

Filament / Heater

MaterialCOATED UNIPOTENTIAL CATHODE
Warm-up Time11s

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
CLASS A1 AMPLIFIER100 V4300250000—10.8 mA
CLASS A1 AMPLIFIER250 V44001000000—11 mA

Application Notes

The 6GN6 is designed primarily for use as a high gain R.F. or I.F. amplifier and a demodulator diode both on a common cathode.

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    Heater NotesAC OR DC

    Absolute Maximum Ratings

    Plate Voltage300 V
    Plate Dissipation3 W
    Grid 2 Voltage400 V
    H-C Voltage200 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Remote-cutoff pentode
    • High gain R.F. or I.F. amplifier
    • Demodulator diode
    • Miniature construction