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6AV6 — Compound (multi-section), B7G | Tubeofile
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6AV6
Compound (multi-section) — B7G
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Known Equivalents & Substitutes
EBC91
6BC32
CV2526
Similar Tubes (Not Drop-In Compatible)
6AQ6
Similar duplex-diode triode on B7G base — predecessor type
6AT6
Similar duplex-diode triode on B7G base — mu=70 vs 100, different bias points
6BK6
Similar duplex-diode triode on B7G base — Philips lists as replacement
Electrical Specifications
Section 1 — Triode
Absolute Maximum
Anode Voltage (max)
Max Plate Voltage
300
V
Anode Dissipation (max)
Max Plate Dissipation
0.5
W
Typical Operating
Anode Voltage (typical)
Plate Voltage
250
V
Grid 1 Bias Voltage
Grid Voltage
-2
V
Notes
Brimar data: at Va=100V, Vg=-1V: Ia=0.5mA, gm=1.25 mA/V, mu=100, ra=80kΩ. At Va=250V, Vg=-2V: Ia=1.2mA, gm=1.6 mA/V, mu=100, ra=62.5kΩ.
GE Essential Characteristics: Pa_max=0.5W, Va_max=300V, Va=250V, Vg=-2V, Ia=1.2mA, gm=1600 umhos, Rp=62500Ω.
Philips interchange lists CV2526 and European equivalent EBC91.
Sams lists 6066, 6BC32, OH7, 6LP12 as substitutes.
Pin Layout — B7G
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
Diode Plate 1
2
Grid (triode)
3
Heater
4
Socket-Compatible Tubes
⚠ Not electrically compatible
6AQ6
6AT6
6BK6
References
https://frank.pocnet.net/sheets/049/6/6AV6.pdf
Anode Current
Plate Current
1.2
mA
Anode Resistance
Plate Resistance
62,500
Ω
Transconductance
Transconductance
1.6
mA/V
Amplification Factor (μ)
Amplification Factor
100
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Section 2 — Diode (each)
Rectifier
DC Output Current (max)
Max Diode Current (each)
1
mA
Heater
Heater Voltage
Heater Voltage
6.3
V
Heater Current
Heater Current
0.3
A
Heater
5
Plate (triode)
6
Diode Plate 2
7
Cathode (common)