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6BS7
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BrandBrimar
ClassIndirectly heated screened pentode
BaseNoval (B9A)
Filament6.3 V @ 150 mA
Construction
Primary TypePentode
EnvelopeT6-1/2 (T64)
SectionsSingle
Filament / Heater
Heater NotesDouble spiral winding to reduce magnetic field
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Plate Voltage300 V
Plate Dissipation1.75 W
Grid 2 Voltage125 V
H-C Voltage100 V
Audio Performance
Typical THD5%
Key Features
- Low AF noise
- Low microphony
- Low hum
- Miniature construction
- Internal screening
- Double spiral heater
Typical Operation
| Mode | Plate V | Gm (µmhos) | Rp (Ω) | µ | Plate mA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentode | 100 V | 1100 | 1500000 | 20 | 2 mA |
| Pentode | 250 V | 1250 | 2400000 | 20 | 2.1 mA |
| Triode | 250 V | 1720 | 11600 | 20 | 6.5 mA |
Application Notes
Intended for early stages of high gain AF amplifiers. Control grid brought to top cap to reduce stray pick-up. Low noise design minimizes shot noise and leakage noise.
Datasheets
Datasheet: 6BS7.pdf
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Datasheets courtesy of Frank Philipse via Frank's Electron Tube Data Sheets.
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