TUBE 6L6

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The 6L6GC is a glass envelope beam-power tetrode intended for high-power audio amplifier service. Close manufacturing specification tolerances and improved processing provide reliability and superior sonic performance. The 6L6GC is designed to be a direct replacement for any 6L6 type.
The 6L6GC features: Design and construction based on the Sylvania 6L6GC/STR387, extra-rugged construction for use in music amplifiers--thick mica spacers and bracing reduce microphonic effects and resist mechanical and thermal shocks. Increased peak cathode emission from new cathode materials, gold-plated grid and extended processing and aging for stability and reliability, tri-plate anode for superior dissipation, precise grid/screen alignment, comprehensive static and audio amplifier testing before and after aging. May be operated in inverted position--base fits into socket clamps in Fender guitar amplifiers.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL
Heater Voltage min typ max	(AC or DC) 5.7 V 6.3 V 6.9 V
Heater Current @ 6.3 V	0.9 A
Cathode	oxide-coated, unipotential
Cathode-to-heater potential	±200 V
Direct interelectrode capacitances Grid no. 1 to plate Grid no. 1 to cathode, heater, grid no. 2, and beam forming plates Plate to cathode, heater, grid no. 2, and beam forming plates	0.6 pF 10 pF 6.5 pF
MECHANICAL
Operating position	Any
Base	Large wafer octal 8-pin
Basing diagram	JEDEC 7AC
Cooling	Radiation and convection
Envelope temperature (max)	250 C
Nominal dimensions Diameter Base to top Overall height Diameter of base Net weight	38.8 mm (1.528 in.) 93 mm (3.605 in.) 108 mm (4.252 in.) 34 mm (1.339 in.) 65 grams
MAXIMUM RATINGS
DC plate voltage VP	500 V
Screen grid voltage Vg2	500 V
Plate Dissipation	30 W
Screen Grid Dissipation	5 W
Specifications may change without notice

THIS TUBE IS USED IN THE FOLLOWING SHORTWAVE BROADCAST TRANSMITTERS
Manufacturer	Transmitter specifications	Power in kW
Gates	HF-1 M	1
	HF-5 / HF-5 B	5
	HF-10 / HF-10 B	10

THIS TUBE IS AVAILABLE FROM
Manufacturer	Rebuilder	Distributor
Penta Laboratories		Richardson Electronics

		Vacuum Tubes, Inc.

PRICE LEVEL (US$)
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