NJ7P SQL Tube Database Query

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6AF6G
Electron Ray Tube

EIA Base & Outline

Substitute Data

Substitutes ................................... 6AD6
Source ........................................ RCA DS 12/15/44

Application

Source ........................................ RCA DS 12/15/44
Glass octal type used to indicate visually, by means of two shadows on the fluorescent target, the effects of changes in the controlling voltages.

Source ........................................ RCA DS 12/15/44
It is a twin-indicator type and is used as a convenient means of indicationg accurate radio-receiver tuning. Tube requires octal socket.

Mechanical Data

Source ........................................ RCA DS 12/15/44
Bulb .......................................... T-9
Base Type ..................................... Intermediate Shell Octal 7-Pin
EIA Outline ................................... 9-1
Maximum Overall Height ........................ 2-1/4 In.
Maximum Seated Height ......................... 1-11/16 In.
Maximum Diameter .............................. 1-5/16 In.
EIA Base ...................................... 7AG
Cathode ....................................... Coated Unipotential
Mounting Position ............................. Any

Electrical Data

Source ........................................ RCA DS 12/15/44
Heater Voltage ................................ 6.3 V
Heater Current ................................ 0.15 A

Maximum Ratings (Design Center Values)

Electron-Ray
Source ........................................ RCA DS 12/15/44
Plate Voltage ................................. 250 V
Grid No. 2 Voltage ............................ 250 V

Characteristics and Typical Operation

Tuning Indicator
Source ........................................ RCA DS 12/15/44
Plate Voltage ................................. 250 V
Plate Resistor ................................ 1M Ω
Target Current ................................ 2.2 mA
Voltage for Zero Degrees ...................... 160 V
Voltage for Ninty Degrees ..................... 0 V

Tuning Indicator
Source ........................................ RCA DS 12/15/44
Plate Voltage ................................. 125 V
Plate Resistor ................................ 500K Ω
Target Current ................................ 0.65 mA
Voltage for Zero Degrees ...................... 80 V
Voltage for Ninty Degrees ..................... 0 V

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