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Voltage Pentode ·Pentode

5784

Subminiature dual-control RF pentode whose transconductance can be varied through the third grid. Manufacturer Class A data document operation at different grid-3 biases, making it useful where electronic gain or signal control is required.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
5702
Socket code
SUBMINIATURE8
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 200 mA

Description

Subminiature dual-control RF pentode with control-grid-dependent transconductance.

Socket description

Subminiature 8-lead base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
5702
Socket code
SUBMINIATURE8
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
200 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

5702 - 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
0.0032 S
Max plate voltage
180 V
Max screen voltage
140 V

Dual-control RF pentode.

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 General Electric Essential Characteristics

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Capacitance

  • Input capacitance

    3.9 pF

  • Output capacitance

    3 pF

  • Grid-to-plate capacitance

    0.03 pF

Other

  • Plate voltage

    120 V

    ClassA

  • Screen-grid voltage

    120 V

    ClassA

  • Grid No.1 voltage

    -2 V

    ClassA

  • Plate current

    5.2 mA

    ClassA Grid3=0V

  • Plate current

    3.6 mA

    ClassA Grid3=-3V

  • Screen-grid current

    4.8 mA

    ClassA Grid3=-3V

Characteristic

  • Transconductance

    3200 uS

    Grid3=0V

  • Transconductance

    1850 uS

    Grid3=-3V