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1H4GT

GT-envelope directly heated medium-mu power triode for Class A and push-pull Class B audio-output service in battery-operated equipment.

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

Description

Directly heated medium-mu triode for Class A and push-pull Class B power-amplifier service.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

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

5S - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN1ISAIS — Internal Screen

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer corroboration pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 5S

PIN2F—F — Filament

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer corroboration pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 5S

PIN3PAP — Plate (Anode)

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer corroboration pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 5S

PIN5G1AG1 — Control Grid

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer corroboration pending; preserve source designation G1

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 5S

PIN7F—F — Filament

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer corroboration pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 5S

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
10300 Ω
Transconductance
0.0009 S
Amplification factor
9.3
Max plate voltage
180 V

Medium-mu triode 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

1950 Sylvania

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Maximum Peak Plate Current

    50 mA

  • Plate Voltage

    180 V

    ClassA

  • Power Output

    2.1 W

    ClassB; TwoTubes

Characteristic

  • Plate Current

    3.1 mA

    ClassA

Data set 02

195X General Electric Essential Characteristics

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Maximum plate voltage

    180 V

  • Plate voltage

    180 V

    ClassA

  • Control-grid voltage

    -13.5 V

    ClassA

  • Plate current

    3.1 mA

    ClassA

  • Plate resistance

    10300 Ohm

    ClassA

  • Transconductance

    900 uS

    ClassA

  • Amplification factor

    9.3

    ClassA

  • Plate voltage

    90 V

    ClassA 90V

  • Control-grid voltage

    -4.5 V

    ClassA 90V

  • Plate current

    2.5 mA

    ClassA 90V

  • Plate resistance

    11000 Ohm

    ClassA 90V

  • Transconductance

    850 uS

    ClassA 90V

  • Amplification factor

    9.3

    ClassA 90V

  • Plate voltage

    157.5 V

    ClassB PushPull TwoTubes

  • Control-grid voltage

    -15 V

    ClassB PushPull TwoTubes

  • Plate current

    1 mA

    ClassB PushPull TwoTubes

  • Load resistance

    8000 Ohm

    ClassB PushPull TwoTubes

  • Power output

    2.1 W

    ClassB PushPull TwoTubes

  • Input signal power

    0.26 W

    ClassB PushPull TwoTubes