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5640

Subminiature beam-power output amplifier providing a compact power stage for electronic equipment where space and weight are restricted.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
5640
Socket code
SUBMINIATURE6
Base pins
6
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 450 mA

Description

Subminiature beam-power output amplifier.

Socket description

Subminiature 6-lead base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
5640
Socket code
SUBMINIATURE6
Base pins
6
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
450 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

5640 - 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

Beam Power

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
15000 Ω
Transconductance
0.005 S
Max plate voltage
150 V
Max screen voltage
140 V
Max plate dissipation
3.5 W
Max screen dissipation
1 W

Beam-power amplifier; Class A output data retained.

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

1950 Sylvania

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Beam Power

Characteristic

  • HeaterOrFilamentVoltage

    6.3 V

  • HeaterOrFilamentCurrent

    450 mA

Other

  • Maximum Signal Power Output

    1.25 W

    ClassA

Data set 02

195X General Electric Essential Characteristics

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Beam Power

Capacitance

  • Input Capacitance

    9 pF

  • Output Capacitance

    7 pF

  • Grid-to-Plate Capacitance

    0.18 pF

Other

  • Plate Voltage

    100 V

    ClassA

  • Screen Voltage

    100 V

    ClassA

  • Grid Voltage

    -9 V

    ClassA

  • Plate Current

    31 mA

    ClassA

  • Screen Current

    2.2 mA

    ClassA

  • Load Resistance

    3000 ohm

    ClassA

  • Power Output

    1.25 W

    ClassA