1. The 5JL6 is a type of vacuum tube used for audio, radio and other related applications. It is a miniature type of beam power pentode, featuring a heat treated molybdenum/ceramic glass envelope.
2. The production of the 5JL6 is no longer in operation and it is considered to be an obsolete item in electronics. It was manufactured by RCA and made available through July 2010.
3. The 5JL6 vacuum tube operates with a 5.3V heater, with an output of up to 4 watts at an operating temperature range of -19 to 60 degrees Celsius.
4. Typical applications for the 5JL6 includes microphone preamps, audio power amplifiers, FM tuners, and audio receivers.
5. The 5JL6 features a 6.3-volt cathode and two grids, including a control grid and a screen grid, as well as a suppressor grid. These grids as well as its anode resistance, determine its characteristics.