6AV6

Compound (multi-section) — B7G

RCA

Known Equivalents & Substitutes

EBC916BC32CV2526

Similar Tubes (Not Drop-In Compatible)

Similar duplex-diode triode on B7G base — predecessor type

Similar duplex-diode triode on B7G base — mu=70 vs 100, different bias points

Similar duplex-diode triode on B7G base — Philips lists as replacement

Electrical Specifications

Section 1 — Triode

Absolute Maximum

Anode Voltage (max)Max Plate Voltage300V

Anode Dissipation (max)Max Plate Dissipation0.5W

Typical Operating

Anode Voltage (typical)Plate Voltage250V

Grid 1 Bias VoltageGrid Voltage-2V

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

1Diode Plate 1

2Grid (triode)

3Heater

4

Socket-Compatible Tubes ⚠ Not electrically compatible

References