NJ7P SQL Tube Database Query

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6X5
Full-Wave Rectifier

EIA Base & Outline

Substitute Data

Preferred Substitutes ......................... 6W5
Substitutes ................................... 6AX5
Source ........................................ RCA RC-13 - 1937

Application

Source ........................................ RCA RC-13 - 1937
Glass octal type used in power supply of automobile and ac-operated receivers. Requires octal socket and should be mounted in vertical position,

Source ........................................ RCA RC-13 - 1937
but horizontal operation is permissable if pins 3 and 5 are in the horizontal plane. For maximum ratings, typical operational data and curves see type 6X4.

Mechanical Data

Source ........................................ RCA RC-13 - 1937
Bulb .......................................... MT-8
Base Type ..................................... Intermediate Octal 6-Pin
EIA Outline ................................... 8-6
EIA Base ...................................... 6S
Mounting Position ............................. Vertical

Electrical Data

Source ........................................ RCA RC-13 - 1937
Heater Voltage ................................ 6.3 V
Heater Current ................................ 0.6 A
Maximum Heater-Cathode Voltage
Heater Positive with Respect to Cathode
DC Component ............................ 450 V
Heater Negative with Respect to Cathode
DC Component ............................ 450 V

Source ........................................ RCA RC-13 - 1937
For other characteristics and typical operation, see 6X4

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