The 6AL5 is a double signal diode. These double diodes were designed for sound and vision detection in 405 line television receivers. Additionally they are recommended for limiting and DC restoration, again part of a TV receiver functionality.![](../pics/abh0294a.jpg)
This exhibit was made by RCA at their Brazil subsidiary.![](../pics/abh0294b.jpg)
The bright anode is stitched together.The thin glass tube envelope is 18 mm in diameter and, excluding the B7G base pins, is 40 mm tall.References: Data-sheet & 1040. Type 6AL5 was first introduced in 1945. See also 1945 adverts. |