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6AS6 Vacuum Tube New and Used

- Description
- Specifications
The 6AS6 is a 7-pin miniature dual-control sharp-cutoff pentode engineered for high-frequency RF amplifiers, mixers, gated amplifiers, and coincidence circuits. Similar in construction to the 6AK5, it features a suppressor grid (Grid 3) brought out to its own pin, allowing sharp cutoff control via either the control grid or suppressor grid. Operates on a 6.3V heater and fits standard 7-pin miniature sockets. European designation is EF96/6AS6. Available NOS and tested used.
Type: Dual-Control Sharp-Cutoff Pentode (RF Amplifier / Mixer / Gating)
Base: 7-Pin Miniature (EIA 7CM / B7G)
Heater Voltage: 6.3V
Heater Current: 0.175A
Max Plate Voltage: 180V
Max Screen Grid Voltage: 140V
Max Plate Dissipation: 1.7W
Transconductance (Grid 1 to Plate): 3.2 mA/V (3200 micromhos)
Equivalents & Relatives: 6AS6, 5725 / 5725W (premium version), 6187, CV2522, 6AK5 (similar pinout, tied suppressor)