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6BW8 Vacuum Tube New and Used

- Description
- Specifications
The 6BW8 is a 9-pin miniature multi-unit tube combining two independent diodes and a sharp-cutoff pentode within a single glass envelope. Designed primarily for television receiver circuits, the diode sections commonly serve as horizontal phase detectors, video detectors, or AGC clamp circuits. The pentode section is utilized as a sound IF amplifier, AGC keyer, or video signal processor. Operates on a 6.3V heater and fits standard 9-pin noval sockets. Available NOS and tested used.
Type: Dual Diode / Sharp-Cutoff Pentode (Horizontal Phase Detector, AGC Keyer, Sound IF Amplifier)
Base: 9-Pin Miniature Noval (EIA 9DA / B9A)
Heater Voltage: 6.3V
Heater Current: 0.45A
Max Plate Voltage (Pentode): 300V
Max Screen Grid Voltage (Pentode): 150V
Max Plate Dissipation (Pentode): 2.5W
Transconductance (Pentode): 5.5 mA/V (5500 micromhos)
Max Peak Current (Per Diode): 54 mA
Equivalents & Relatives: 6BW8, 5BW8 (4.7V heater series-string version)