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The 6AJ8 triode heptode was designed for the role of frequency changer (mixer) in superhet receivers, the two valves share a common cathode. The triode is to be used as the local oscillator feeding the 13 Volts amplitude sine wave to the heptode mixer. Within the heptode, non linear operating causes the signals to interact to produce in the anode waveform the following major frequencies: signal, LO, signal + LO and signal minus LO. The anode circuit is tuned to enhance one of these signals, normally signal minus LO. For radio reception at the time an intermediate frequency of 455 KHz would be typical.

Through the hole in the screening mesh can be seen the triode grid. The mixer is below.

The holes in the screen make it hard to see inside but some of the wire grids can be seen. This indicates that the anode is formed from two plates at either side of the central assembly.

The thin glass tube envelope is 20 mm in diameter and, excluding the B9A base pins, is 57 mm tall.

References: Data-sheet, ³⁰⁰² & ¹⁰⁴⁰. Type 6AJ8 was first introduced in 1951. See also 1951 adverts.

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Absolute Maximum Operating Conditions^¶

Absolute Maximum Operating Conditions^¶

Thanks to Frank Philipse for supplying the above PDF datasheet.