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EL509/6KG6
he Svetlana EL509/6KG6 is a beam power tetrode intended for use in class A, AB or B audio amplifiers and for class B or C RF amplification. Close manufacturing specification tolerances and improved high voltage processing provides improved reliability and superior performance. The Svetlana EL509/6KG6 features: Increased peak cathode emission from new cathode materials; Stable operation from extended processing and aging; Gold-plated grid; Precise grid/screen alignment; Extraheavy glass envelope for ruggedness; Improved vacuum processing; Comprehensive testing before and after aging. The Svetlana EL509/6KG6 is manufactured in Russia at the Svetlana factory and is designed to be a direct replacement for any 6KG6 or EL509. The strict manufacturing and quality controls at the Svetlana plant assure functionality and long life.

High Performance Beam Power Tetrode

Characteristics Electrical
Heater: Voltage (AC or DC) Current @6.3 volts Transconductance (nominal) Plate resistance (nominal) Interelectrode capacitances (typical): Grid to plate Grid to cathode min 5.7 nom 6.3 2.5 max 6.9 18,000 8000 2.5 25 V A S ohms pF pF

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Mechanical
Cooling Base Basing diagram Socket Anode connector Operation position Nominal dimensions: Diameter Base to top of envelope Overall height (not including plate cap) Overall height (including plate cap) Net weight Radiation and convection Nine pin magnoval, glass button JEDEC 9RJ Svetlana SK509 or equivalent 1/4" plate clip, standard sweep tube type Axis vertical, base down or horizontal 45.6mm (1.75 in) 96.6 mm (3.81 in) 105.3 mm (4.145 in) 117.9 mm (4.641 in) 110 gm 900 8000 500 300 7 35 V V mA V W W

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EL509/6KG6
Made in Russia

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Dimensional Data Dim. A B C D Millimeters 45.6 96.6 105.3 117.9 Inches 1.75 3.81 4.145 4.641

Maximum Ratings
DC plate voltage DC plate voltage, pulsed DC cathode current DC screen grid voltage Screen dissipation Plate dissipation

Plate Heater Heater 4 Screen 3 5 6 Screen Beam 7 Plates 8 Grid 1 Grid 9 Cathode

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Svetlana EL509/6KG6 High Performance Beam Power Tetrode

Typical Operation, Class A1, Audio Amplifier (single tube)
Plate voltage Screen voltage Grid no.1 voltage Peak grid drive Plate current, no signal Plate current, max signal Effective load resistance Distortion at 1 watt into 8 ohms Power output at 5% distortion 500 280 -82 50 70 100 1650 0.9 14 V V V Vp-p mA mA ohms % W

Svetlana EL509 Typical Plate Characteristics Screen Voltage = 140 V

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Svetlana EL509 Typical Plate Charicteristics

Svetlana EL509 Typical Plate Characteristics Control Grid Voltage = 0 V Screen driven - "Enhanced Triode"
PLATE CURRENT (Ip, mA)
500 +50 400 +40 300 +30 +20 200 +10 Eg2 = 0 V -10 -20

Screen Grid connected to Control Grid, Both driven

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