The 6F17 is an RF and pulse beam tetrode. The design dates from 1948 and is for voltage amplification. The 6F17 was used in television receivers.

The S6F17 is a special quality version of this design.

The reverse of the anode. The inner structure is obscured.

The thin glass tube envelope is 18 mm in diameter, and excluding the B7G base pins, is 44 mm tall.

 
Pin Connections

B7G	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
	g1	k	h	h	a	bp	g2

 
Absolute Maximum Operating Conditions

Tetrode	Vh	Ah	Va	Vs	Vg	mAa	mAs	gm
	6.3	0.3	200	200	-11	17	3	4

Thanks to Frank Philipse for supplying the above datasheet

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This exhibit was last updated on 09 May 2009