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6HG5

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6HG5 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Beam Power Tube). Recorded specifications: brand RCA, construction Beam tetrode / beam power, base Small-Button Miniature 7-Pin, socket Miniature 7-pin (B7G), maximum plate voltage 275 V, and maximum plate dissipation 12 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandRCA
ClassBeam Power Tube
BaseMiniature 7-pin (B7G)
Filament6.3 V @ 450 mA

Construction

Primary TypeBeam tetrode / beam power
EnvelopeT5-1/2
Base MaterialSmall-Button Miniature 7-Pin
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

Warm-up Time14s
Heater NotesRCA Dark Heater; controlled cathode warm-up time

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Class A1180 V370058000—29 mA
Class A1200 V410052000—45 mA

Application Notes

Specifically designed for use in audio output stages of television receivers to minimize extraneous sound until high voltage is developed.

Datasheets

Datasheet: 6HG5.pdf

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Datasheets courtesy of Frank Philipse via Frank's Electron Tube Data Sheets.

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    Absolute Maximum Ratings

    Plate Voltage275 V
    Plate Dissipation12 W
    Grid 2 Voltage275 V
    H-C Voltage200 V

    Audio Performance

    Typical THD8%
    Power Output4.5 W
    Key Features
    • Controlled cathode warm-up time
    • RCA Dark Heater
    • High power output at low plate current