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Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W) ·Pentode

3L31

Output pentode designed for both Class-A audio and RF power amplification. Manufacturer documentation identifies genuine output-stage service across low-frequency and radio-frequency applications.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater
2.8 V / 50 mA

Description

Output pentode for Class A audio and RF power amplification.

Socket description

Miniature 7-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater voltage
2.8 V
Nominal heater current
50 mA
Parallel heater voltage
1.4 V
Parallel heater current
100 mA
Series capable
Yes

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

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.0021 S
Max plate voltage
150 V
Max screen voltage
90 V
Max plate dissipation
2 W
Max screen dissipation
0.4 W

Published ratings/characteristics promoted from the approved 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

195X Tesla

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Other

  • HeaterVoltageNominal

    2.8 V

    Nominal

  • HeaterCurrentNominal

    50 mA

    Nominal

  • Maximum Plate Voltage

    150 V

  • Maximum Plate Dissipation

    2 W

Data set 02

1969 Tesla Manual of Electronic Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Other

  • Power Output

    0.7 W

    ClassA;OneTube