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6486
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6486 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Receiving Tube). Recorded specifications: brand Bendix Red Bank, construction Pentode, socket Noval (B9A), maximum plate voltage 180 V, and maximum plate dissipation 2 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.
BrandBendix Red Bank
ClassReceiving Tube
BaseNoval (B9A)
Filament6.3 V @ 250 mA
Construction
Primary TypePentode
EnvelopeT-6 1/2
SectionsSingle
Filament / Heater
Heater NotesCoil type heater inside an extruded alumina insulator
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Plate Voltage180 V
Typical Operation
| Mode | Plate V | Gm (µmhos) | Rp (Ω) | µ | Plate mA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixer/Gated Amplifier (Grid 3 Negative) | 120 V | 2100 | — | — | 4.2 mA |
| Standard Pentode (Grid 3 at 0V) | 120 V | 3250 | — | — | 3.5 mA |
Application Notes
Intended to replace the 6AS6 in applications where reliability is the primary consideration. Grid #1 and Grid #3 may be used as independent control electrodes for mixers, gated amplifiers, and gain controlled amplifiers.
Datasheets
Datasheet: 6486.pdf
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Datasheets courtesy of Frank Philipse via Frank's Electron Tube Data Sheets.
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