Tube-number record
6GT5
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6GT5 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Beam Power Tube). Recorded specifications: brand RCA, year 1963, construction Beam tetrode / beam power, base Novar, socket Novar, maximum plate voltage 770 V, and maximum plate dissipation 17.5 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.
BrandRCA
ClassBeam Power Tube
BaseNovar
Filament6.3 V @ 1.2 mA
Construction
Primary TypeBeam tetrode / beam power
EnvelopeT12
Base MaterialNovar
Sections1
Filament / Heater
Heater NotesPeak heater-cathode voltage: 200V max
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Typical Operation
| Mode | Plate V | Gm (µmhos) | Rp (Ω) | µ | Plate mA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A Amplifier (Pentode) | 60 V | — | — | — | 390 mA |
| Class A Amplifier (Pentode) | 250 V | 7400 | 15000 | — | 70 mA |
| Triode Connection | 150 V | — | — | 4.4 | — |
Application Notes
The dc component of heater-cathode voltage must not exceed 100 volts. Adequate bias resistor or other means required to protect the tube in absence of excitation.
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