6L6
The 6L6 (P/N 154-087, 154-0087-00) is a beam power pentode vacuum tube ("kink-less tetrode") for power amplifier applications. It has an octal base.
There are several variants including the direct successor, the 6L6GC. Similar European types include the KT-66 (~6L6GC, beam power) and EL37 (true pentode). (For differences, please see the links below.)
Key Specifications
| Anode power | 19 W (variants to 30 W) max. |
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| Anode voltage | 275 V (variants up to 500 V) max. |
| Heater: 6.3 V, 900 mA, indirect | {{{2}}} |
Links
- 6L6 @ Wikipedia
- 6L6 / 6L6GC / EL37 @ radiomuseum.org
- Article on 6L6 family
- RCA 6L6 data sheet