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Power - Pentode (NOT beam) ·Pentode

4GZ5

Heavy-duty power pentode with approximately 18 W plate dissipation for demanding audio and related output-amplifier service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater
4 V / 600 mA

Description

Power pentode for television audio/output and related amplifier service.

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
4 V
Nominal heater current
600 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

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
400 V
Max screen voltage
400 V
Max plate dissipation
18 W
Max screen dissipation
11 W
Max cathode current
40 mA

Power pentode for television audio/output and related amplifier service.

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

1961 Tung Sol

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Other

  • Grid2DissipationContinuous

    11 W

  • Plate Dissipation

    18 W

Data set 02

1966 Tung Sol Electronic Tubes 1 of 4

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Capacitance

  • GRID #

    0.24 pF

    Capacitances | GRID #1 TO PLATE: G1 TO P 0.24 pf

Other

  • CURRENT OPERATION

    40 mA

    Average Characteristics | CURRENT OPERATION 600+40 MA.

  • PLATE DISSIPATION

    4.8 W

    Maximum Ratings | PLATE DISSIPATION 4.8 WATTS

  • FIXED BIAS

    5 Mohm

    Maximum Ratings | FIXED BIAS .5 MEGOHM

Characteristic

  • PLATE RESISTANCE (APPROX.) --- .j

    5 Mohm

    ClassA | PLATE RESISTANCE (APPROX.) --- .j5 MEGOHMS