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6EH4-A vacuum tube outline illustration

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6EH4-A

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6EH4-A is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: High-Voltage Shunt Regulator Beam Triode). Recorded specifications: brand General Electric, year 1970, construction Beam tetrode / beam power, base Glass, socket Compactron, maximum plate voltage 27000 V, and maximum plate dissipation 40 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandGeneral Electric
ClassHigh-Voltage Shunt Regulator Beam Triode
BaseCompactron
Filament6.3 V @ 0.2 mA

Construction

Primary TypeBeam tetrode / beam power
EnvelopeT-12 Glass
Base MaterialGlass
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

Heater NotesAC or DC

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Shunt Regulator36000 V200——1 mA

Application Notes

Intended for use as a shunt regulator in high-voltage power supplies of color television receivers. Features a separate internal shield pin to minimize effects of momentary arcs.

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    Plate Voltage27000 V
    Plate Dissipation40 W
    Grid 1 Voltage135 V
    Cathode Current1.5 mA
    H-C Voltage450 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Built-in X-radiation shielding
    • High voltage shield to minimize arcing
    • Compactron construction