6AQ6

Compound (multi-section) — B7G

RCA

Known Equivalents & Substitutes

CV2937

Similar Tubes (Not Drop-In Compatible)

Similar duplex-diode triode on B7G base — close substitute with mu=70

Similar duplex-diode triode on B7G base — substitute with mu=100

Similar duplex-diode triode on B7G base — Brans lists in same group

Electrical Specifications

Section 1 — Triode

Absolute Maximum

Anode Voltage (max)Max Plate Voltage300V

Typical Operating

Anode Voltage (typical)Plate Voltage250V

Section 2 — Diode (each)

Heater

Heater VoltageHeater Voltage6.3V

Heater CurrentHeater Current0.15A

Notes

GE Essential Characteristics lists as Duplex-Diode High-Mu Triode: Va_max=300V, Vh=6.3V, Ih=0.15A.
Predecessor tubes include 7C6 and 6SZ7.
Brans Vademecum (Table IIIa) lists extensive equivalents in the duplex-diode triode family.
Muiderkring Handbook page 141 lists this type.

Pin Layout — B7G

1Diode Plate 1

2Grid (triode)

3Heater

4

Socket-Compatible Tubes ⚠ Not electrically compatible

References