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Power - TV Vertical Output ·BeamPower-Triode

16LU8

Compactron combining a high-mu triode and beam-power section specifically for television vertical-deflection oscillator and output-amplifier service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
15.8 V / 600 mA

Description

Compactron high-mu triode and beam-power pentode for vertical-deflection oscillator and amplifier service.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
15.8 V
Nominal heater current
600 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.0036 S
Amplification factor
58

Published source values promoted where applicable.

Section 2

Beam Power

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.0093 S
Max plate voltage
2500 V
Max plate dissipation
14 W

Published source values promoted where applicable.

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

1950 Sylvania

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Application

  • Service

    Vertical deflection oscillator

SECTION 2

Beam Power

Application

  • Service

    Vertical deflection amplifier