6DQ6

Beam Tetrode — Octal

Tung-Sol

Known Equivalents & Substitutes

6DQ6A6DQ6B6GW66CU66BQ6GTB6GE5

Similar Tubes (Not Drop-In Compatible)

Identical except 12.6V heater — not interchangeable without heater circuit modification

Brans lists as related — similar horizontal deflection tube but higher power ratings

Brans lists as related horizontal deflection beam pentode

Electrical Specifications

Absolute Maximum

Anode Voltage (max)Plate Supply Voltage (max, horiz. defl.)770V

Screen Voltage (max)Screen Voltage (max DC)220V

Anode Dissipation (max)Anode Dissipation (max)18W

Screen Dissipation (max)Screen Dissipation (max)5.6W

Typical Operating

Notes

The 6DQ6A is a high-perveance beam power pentode for horizontal deflection. Skirted miniature glass bulb with top-cap connection for plate (JEDEC cap C1-2 or C1-3).
Horizontal deflection amplifier max ratings: plate supply 770V DC (boost+DC), plate dissipation 18W, grid #2 voltage 220V DC, grid #2 dissipation 5.6W.
Average characteristics at Eb=250V, Ec2=150V, Ec1=-22.5V: Ia=55mA, Ig2=1.5mA, gm=6600 umhos, Rp=20kΩ.

Pin Layout — Octal

1No Connection

2Heater

3Cathode,

References