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Voltage Triode Pentode ·Pentode-Triode

10EB8

Television triode-pentode combining sync or voltage-amplifier functions with a sharp-cutoff video-amplifier pentode.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
9DX
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
10.5 V / 450 mA

Description

The 10EB8 combines a high-mu triode for voltage-amplifier, sync-separator, sync-clipper or phase-inverter service with a sharp-cutoff pentode designed for television video amplification.

Socket description

Small-button Noval 9-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
9DX
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater voltage
10.5 V
Nominal heater current
450 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

9DX - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN12KBK — Cathode

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DX

PIN22G1BG1 — Control Grid

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DX

PIN32PBP — Plate (Anode)

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DX

PIN4H—H — Heater

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DX

PIN5H—H — Heater

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DX

PIN61G3AG3 — Suppressor GridGroup 9DX6

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DX

PIN6ISAIS — Internal ScreenGroup 9DX6

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DX

PIN61KAK — CathodeGroup 9DX6

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DX

PIN71G1AG1 — Control Grid

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DX

PIN81G2AG2 — Screen Grid

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DX

PIN91PAP — Plate (Anode)

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DX

Section ratings

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
327000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0027 S
Amplification factor
100
Max plate voltage
550 V
Max plate dissipation
1 W

High-mu triode voltage-amplifier/sync section.

Section 2

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
75000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0125 S
Max plate voltage
400 V
Max screen voltage
330 V
Max plate dissipation
5 W
Max screen dissipation
1.1 W

Sharp-cutoff video-amplifier pentode section with controlled plate-knee characteristic.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

1961 Tung Sol

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Plate Voltage

    250 V

    TriodeSection

  • Heater Warmup Time

    11 s

Characteristic

  • Plate Current

    2 mA

    TriodeSection

SECTION 2

Pentode

Other

  • Plate Voltage

    200 V

    PentodeSection

  • Screen Voltage

    126 V

    PentodeSection

Characteristic

  • Plate Current

    25 mA

    PentodeSection

Data set 02

1966 Tung Sol Electronic Tubes 2 of 4

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristic

  • Plate voltage

    250 V

    TriodeSection

  • Grid 1 voltage

    -2 V

    TriodeSection

  • Plate current

    2 mA

    TriodeSection

  • Heater warm-up time

    11 s

    WholeTube

SECTION 2

Pentode

Other

  • Plate voltage

    200 V

    PentodeSection;VideoAmplifier

  • Grid 2 voltage

    125 V

    PentodeSection;VideoAmplifier

  • Plate current

    25 mA

    PentodeSection;VideoAmplifier

  • Grid 2 current

    7 mA

    PentodeSection;VideoAmplifier