Beam Power Pentode
The 6AQ5 / 6AQ5A / 6HG5 Black Plate Vacuum tube is a miniature type used as
an output amplifier primarily
in automobile receivers and in AC-operated receivers.
Within its maximum ratings, the performance of the
6AQ5 is equivalent to that of larger types 6V6 and
6V6GT. The 6HG5 is the exact same tube as the 6AQ5. It
requires a miniature 7-contact socket.
Electrical Data:
Heater Voltage ................. 6.3 V
Heater Current ................. 0.45 A
Heater Warm-up Time ................. 11 s
Maximum Heater-Cathode Voltage:
Heater Positive with Respect to
Cathode DC Component .......... 100 V
Total DC and Peak .................. 200 V
Heater Negative with Respect to
Cathode Total DC and Peak ..... 200 V
Preferred Substitute .......... 6005 6HG5 6669
Substitutes ............................ 6HR5 6DS5