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Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (with diode) ·Diode-Pentode

20EQ7

Diode and sharp-cutoff pentode for detection and IF amplification.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
20 V / 100 mA

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
20 V
Nominal heater current
100 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

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Section 2

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
250000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0038 S
Max plate voltage
300 V
Max plate dissipation
3 W
Max screen dissipation
0.6 W

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

1970 Sylvania Technical Manual

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Diode

Other

  • Diode Plate Current Maximum

    3 mA

SECTION 2

Pentode

Characteristics

  • Plate Current

    9 mA

  • Screen Current

    3.5 mA