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6AV5 Vacuum Tube New and Used

- Description
- Specifications
The 6AV5 (and its updated glass variant, 6AV5GA) is an octal-base beam power pentode originally engineered for horizontal deflection amplifier service in television receivers. Capable of handling high peak pulse plate voltages and heavy current demands, its sturdy power characteristics also make it a popular choice for audio power amplifiers and regulated DC power supplies. Operates on a 6.3V heater and fits standard 8-pin octal sockets. Available NOS and tested used.
Type: Beam Power Pentode (TV Horizontal Deflection / Audio Power Output)
Base: 8-Pin Octal (EIA 8CD)
Heater Voltage: 6.3V
Heater Current: 1.2A
Max Peak Positive Pulse Plate Voltage: 5500V
Max DC Plate Voltage: 550V
Max Screen Grid Voltage: 175V
Max Plate Dissipation: 11W (6AV5GT) / 12.5W (6AV5GA)
Transconductance: 5.9 mA/V (5900 micromhos)
Equivalents & Relatives: 6AV5, 6AV5GT, 6AV5GA, 12AV5GA (12.6V heater version), 25AV5GA (25V heater version), 11AV5GA (11.4V heater version)