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5BQ7A Vacuum Tube New and Used

- Description
- Specifications
The 5BQ7A is a 9-pin miniature medium-mu dual triode designed for low-noise VHF RF cascode amplifier service in television tuners and radio front-ends. Operating on a 5.6V/600mA series heater with controlled warm-up time, its internal shielding between sections enables exceptional high-frequency separation and low noise figures. It was commonly featured in late-1950s chassis designs by manufacturers such as Zenith, RCA Victor, Philco, and Admiral. Available in NOS and tested used conditions.
Type: Medium-Mu Dual Triode (VHF RF / Cascode Amplifier)
Base: 9-Pin Miniature Noval (EIA 9AJ layout)
Heater Voltage: 5.6V
Heater Current: 0.6A
Max Plate Voltage (Per Unit): 250V
Max Plate Dissipation (Per Unit): 2.0W
Amplification Factor (Mu, Per Unit): 39
Transconductance (Per Unit): 6,100 microsiemens (6.1 mA/V)
Equivalents: 5BQ7A, 5BQ7, 6BQ7A (6.3V equivalent), 4BQ7A (4.2V equivalent)