NJ7P SQL Tube Database Query

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6AT6
Twin Diode - High-Mu Triode

EIA Base & Outline

Substitute Data

Preferred Substitutes ......................... 6BT6 6AV6 6BK6
Substitutes ................................... 6AQ6
Source ........................................ RCA RC-29 - 1975

Application

Source ........................................ RCA RC-29 - 1975
Miniature type used as a combined detector, amplifier and avc tube in compact radio receivers. This type is similar to metal type 6Q7 in many of its electrical characteristics. Tube requires miniature 7-contact socket and may be mounted in any position.

Mechanical Data

Source ........................................ RCA RC-29 - 1975
Bulb .......................................... T-5 1/2
Base Type ..................................... Miniature Button 7-Pin
EIA Outline ................................... 5-2
EIA Base ...................................... 7BT
Cathode ....................................... Coated Unipotential
Mounting Position ............................. Any

Electrical Data

Source ........................................ RCA RC-29 - 1975
Heater Voltage ................................ 6.3 V
Heater Current ................................ 0.3 A
Maximum Heater-Cathode Voltage ................ 90 V

Direct Interelectrode Capacitances (approx)

Triode
Source ........................................ RCA RC-29 - 1975
Shielded Unshielded
Input ......................................... 2.2 2.2 pf
Output ........................................ 0.8 1.2 pf
Grid to Plate ................................. 2.0 2.0 pf

Maximum Ratings (Design Center Values)

Triode
Source ........................................ RCA RC-29 - 1975
Plate Voltage ................................. 300 V
Plate Dissipation ............................. 0.5 W

Characteristics and Typical Operation

Class A Amplifier
Source ........................................ RCA RC-29 - 1975
Plate Voltage ................................. 250 V
Grid No. 1 Voltage ............................ -3 V
Amplification Factor .......................... 70
Plate Resistance (approx) ..................... 58K Ω
Transconductance .............................. 1200 µ
Plate Current ................................. 1 mA

Class A Amplifier
Source ........................................ RCA RC-29 - 1975
Plate Voltage ................................. 100 V
Grid No. 1 Voltage ............................ -1 V
Amplification Factor .......................... 70
Plate Resistance (approx) ..................... 54K Ω
Transconductance .............................. 1300 µ
Plate Current ................................. 0.8 mA

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