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Voltage Tetrode ·Tetrode

1D5GT

Variable-mu or remote-cutoff screen-grid tetrode for controlled RF or IF voltage amplification, permitting smooth receiver gain control over an extended grid-bias range.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
5R
Socket code
UX5
Base pins
5
Nominal heater
2 V / 60 mA

Description

Remote-cutoff RF directly heated tetrode for Class A RF amplification.

Socket description

Small 5-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
5R
Socket code
UX5
Base pins
5
Nominal heater voltage
2 V
Nominal heater current
60 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

5R - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Tetrode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
600000 Ω
Transconductance
0.00065 S
Max plate voltage
180 V
Max screen voltage
67.5 V

Remote-cutoff RF tetrode section.

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

195X General Electric Essential Characteristics

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tetrode

Other

  • Maximum plate voltage

    180 V

  • Maximum screen-grid voltage

    67.5 V

  • Plate voltage

    180 V

    ClassA RFAmplifier

  • Screen-grid voltage

    67.5 V

    ClassA RFAmplifier

  • Control-grid voltage

    -3 V

    ClassA RFAmplifier

  • Plate current

    2.2 mA

    ClassA RFAmplifier

  • Screen-grid current

    0.7 mA

    ClassA RFAmplifier

  • Plate resistance

    600000 Ohm

    ClassA RFAmplifier

  • Transconductance

    650 uS

    ClassA RFAmplifier