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6AQ7 Vacuum Tube New and Used

- Description
- Specifications
The 6AQ7 is an octal metal multi-unit tube containing two diodes and a high-mu triode in a single envelope. Designed for detector, AGC, and audio voltage amplifier service in broadcast radio receivers, its electrical characteristics are identical to the glass 6AQ7GT and similar to the 6SQ7. Pin 1 grounds the metal shell directly to the chassis for shielding. Operates on a 6.3V heater and fits standard 8-pin octal sockets. Available NOS and tested used.
Type: Dual Diode / High-Mu Triode (Detector / AGC / Audio Amplifier)
Base: 8-Pin Octal (EIA 8Q — Pin 1 Shell Ground)
Heater Voltage: 6.3V
Heater Current: 0.22A
Max Plate Voltage (Triode): 250V
Max Plate Dissipation (Triode): 0.5W
Amplification Factor (Mu, Triode): 70
Transconductance (Triode): 1.2 mA/V (1200 micromhos)
Equivalents & Relatives: 6AQ7, 6AQ7GT (glass version), 6SQ7 (similar octal equivalent), 6AT6 (7-pin miniature equivalent)