The 8AW8A is a high μ triode and a sharp cut-off pentode. The design use was as a sync separator and video amplifier. The 8AW8A has an 8.4 Volt 0.45 Amp heater. The 6AW8A is an identical device but has a 6.3 Volt 0.6 Amp heater.The RCA data_sheet describes the 6AW8A thus: 'miniature type used in television receiver applications. The pentode unit is used as an IF amplifier, video amplifier, AGC amplifier or reactance valve. The triode unit is used in low-frequency oscillator, sync-separator, sync-clipper, and phase-splitter circuits'.
The image shows the triode section behind the C or RCA and the pentode anode fixing notches are seen behind.The thin glass tube envelope is 20 mm in diameter, and excluding the base pins is 53 mm tall.Reference: Data-sheet. Type 8AW8A was first introduced in 1956. See also 1956 adverts. |
Pin Connections
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |  k(t) | g1(t) | a(t) | h | h | k,g3,s | g1 | g2 | a |
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Absolute Maximum Operating Conditions¶
| Vh | Ah | 
| 8.4 | 0.45 |
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Updated December14, 2015.
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