5C24

Thoriated-tungsten power triode designed for Class A and Class AB1 audio-frequency amplifier and modulator service. Rated for 160 W plate dissipation and plate voltage to about 1.75 kV for substantial transmitter audio power.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: -

Description

Three-electrode thoriated-tungsten power triode for Class A and Class AB1 audio-frequency amplifier/modulator service.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater voltage: -
Nominal heater current: -
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

Transconductance: 0.0055 S
Max plate voltage: 1750 V
Max plate dissipation: 160 W
Max cathode current: 320 mA

Published ratings and characteristics promoted semantically from 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

1950 General Electric Transmitting Types

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristic

Transconductance
5500 µS

Other

Maximum Plate Voltage
1750 V
Maximum Plate Dissipation
160 W
Maximum Cathode Current
320 mA
Plate Voltage
1500 V
ClassA
Plate Current
107 mA
ClassA
Power Output
55 W
ClassA,5% second harmonic
Maximum Signal Power Output
240 W
ClassAB1