Skip to main content

Power - Triode ·Triode

4033AA

Indirectly heated oxide-cathode power triode for Class A and Class B audio amplification and RF service. It combines low plate resistance with approximately 25 W plate dissipation and 600 V plate capability for general power-amplifier applications.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
MEDIUM5
Base pins
5
Nominal heater
6 V / 1.4 A

Description

Indirectly heated oxide-cathode triode with published Class A and Class B audio-frequency operation plus radio-frequency operating conditions.

Socket description

Medium 5-contact transmitting-tube base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
MEDIUM5
Base pins
5
Nominal heater voltage
6 V
Nominal heater current
1.4 A
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

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
1670 Ω
Transconductance
0.009 S
Amplification factor
15
Max plate voltage
600 V
Max plate dissipation
25 W
Max cathode current
170 mA

Published ratings/characteristics promoted; remaining useful source values represented as parameters.

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

1937 Standard Valves

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristics

  • Grid-anode capacitance

    8 pF

  • Anode-filament capacitance

    2.7 pF

  • Grid-filament capacitance

    11.9 pF

Other

  • Maximum direct anode current

    170 mA

  • Maximum direct grid current

    30 mA

  • Maximum frequency at full ratings

    2 MHz

  • Anode voltage

    400 V

    ClassA;AF

  • Anode current

    50 mA

    ClassA;AF

  • Undistorted output

    4 W

    ClassA;AF

  • Maximum output

    50 W

    ClassB;AF;TwoTubes

Data set 02

1946 Standard Telephone and Cables

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristics

  • Heater/filament voltage

    6 V

  • Heater/filament current

    1.4 A

  • Plate resistance

    1670 ohm

  • Transconductance

    0.009 A/V

  • Amplification factor

    15

Other

  • Maximum direct anode voltage

    600 V

  • Maximum anode dissipation

    25 W

  • Maximum cathode/anode current

    170 mA