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6KG6A/EL509 vacuum tube outline illustration

Tube-number record

6KG6A/EL509

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6KG6A/EL509 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Output Pentode). Recorded specifications: brand Amperex, construction Pentode, socket Magnoval, maximum plate voltage 980 V, and maximum plate dissipation 40 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandAmperex
ClassOutput Pentode
BaseMagnoval
Filament6.3 V @ 2000 mA

Construction

Primary TypePentode
EnvelopeGlass
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

Heater NotesAC or DC, parallel supply

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage980 V

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Pulse conditions160 V———1400 mA

Application Notes

This tube must be supported at top. Circuit design has to be such that negative control grid currents up to 5 micro-amperes do not have any detrimental effect.

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Brands

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    Plate Dissipation40 W
    Grid 2 Voltage275 V
    Grid 1 Voltage-550 V
    H-C Voltage275 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Horizontal deflection circuits
    • Color television receivers
    • High peak plate voltage