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Power - Pentode (NOT beam) ·Pentode-Triode

32A8

Combination triode-pentode with a triode for audio-frequency amplification and a power pentode for output service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
E9-1
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
32 V / 150 mA

Description

Triode-pentode; triode for AF amplification and pentode for output service.

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
E9-1
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater voltage
32 V
Nominal heater current
150 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

E9-1 - 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
0.0025 S
Amplification factor
70
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
1 W
Max cathode current
15 mA

Published ratings and characteristics promoted from the supplied Rogers/Rogers Majestic source.

Section 2

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
15000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0068 S
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max screen voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
7 W
Max screen dissipation
1.8 W
Max cathode current
50 mA

Published ratings and characteristics promoted from the supplied Rogers/Rogers Majestic source.

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

1959 Rogers

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristic

  • HeaterOrFilamentVoltage

    32 V

  • HeaterOrFilamentCurrent

    150 mA

Data set 02

1963 Hitachi

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Capacitance

  • Interelectrode capacitances published

    1

    See source table