Data set 01
1963 Amperex Condensed
Published operating points and test conditions from this source.
SECTION 1
Triode
Characteristic
Transconductance
12500 uS
EachUnit
Voltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency) ·Triode-Triode
5ES8
5ES8 (YCC189) semi-remote-cutoff dual VHF triode for low-noise cascode amplification in television tuners, with 5.6 V 450 mA heater and 9AJ miniature base.
Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
- Sections
- 2
- Base
- 9AJ
- Socket code
- -
- Base pins
- 9
- Nominal heater
- 5.6 V / 450 mA
Description
5ES8 is a DualTriode device. High-performance frame-grid remote-cutoff twin triode for low-noise cascode television tuner service.
General specifications
Tube and section characteristics
Properties common to every published source and operating point.
Heater and base
- Base
- 9AJ
- Socket code
- -
- Base pins
- 9
- Nominal heater voltage
- 5.6 V
- Nominal heater current
- 450 mA
- Parallel heater voltage
- -
- Parallel heater current
- -
- Series capable
- No
9AJ - Terminal pinout
Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.
| Terminal | Section | Connection | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIN12P | B | P — Plate (Anode) Numbered source electrode preserved; manufacturer verification pending | Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9AJ |
| PIN22G1 | B | G1 — Control Grid Source label preserved; pending confirmation | Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9AJ |
| PIN32K | B | K — Cathode Numbered source electrode preserved; manufacturer verification pending | Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9AJ |
| PIN4H | — | H — Heater Numbered source electrode preserved; manufacturer verification pending | Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9AJ |
| PIN5H | — | H — Heater Numbered source electrode preserved; manufacturer verification pending | Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9AJ |
| PIN61P | A | P — Plate (Anode) Numbered source electrode preserved; manufacturer verification pending | Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9AJ |
| PIN71G1 | A | G1 — Control Grid Source label preserved; pending confirmation | Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9AJ |
| PIN81K | A | K — Cathode Numbered source electrode preserved; manufacturer verification pending | Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9AJ |
| PIN9IS | A | IS — Internal Screen Numbered source electrode preserved; manufacturer verification pending | Unverified EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9AJ |
Section ratings
2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.
Section 1
Triode
X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
- Plate resistance
- 2600 Ω
- Transconductance
- 0.0125 S
- Amplification factor
- 34
- Max plate voltage
- 130 V
- Max plate dissipation
- 1.8 W
- Max cathode current
- 22 mA
5ES8/YCC189 variable-mu cascode physical triode section 1, grounded-cathode input (pins 6,7,8). Design-center max operating plate 130 V, plate dissipation 1.8 W, cathode current 22 mA, grid negative limit -50 V, grid circuit resistance max 1 MΩ. Max PLATE SUPPLY at zero plate current 550 V is separate rating and not a normal plate operating maximum. Typical Va 90 V Vg -1.2 V Ia 15 mA, gm 0.0125 A/V, mu 34, rp 2600 Ω. At Vg -5 V gm 625 µmhos (remote cutoff). Cascode supply 180 V, Ia 15 mA, noise figure 6.5 dB. Direct capacitances Cgp 1.85 pF, Cpk 0.18 pF unshielded/0.17 shielded, Chk 3.0 pF. Heater-cathode limits depend on section and DC/peak/RMS, see parent notes. 9AJ base.
Section 2
Triode
X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
- Plate resistance
- 2600 Ω
- Transconductance
- 0.0125 S
- Amplification factor
- 34
- Max plate voltage
- 130 V
- Max plate dissipation
- 1.8 W
- Max cathode current
- 22 mA
5ES8/YCC189 variable-mu cascode physical triode section 2, grounded-grid output (pins 1,2,3). Design-center max operating plate 130 V, plate dissipation 1.8 W, cathode current 22 mA, grid negative limit -50 V, grid circuit resistance max 1 MΩ. Max PLATE SUPPLY at zero plate current 550 V is separate rating and not a normal plate operating maximum. Typical Va 90 V Vg -1.2 V Ia 15 mA, gm 0.0125 A/V, mu 34, rp 2600 Ω. At Vg -5 V gm 625 µmhos (remote cutoff). Cascode supply 180 V, Ia 15 mA, noise figure 6.5 dB. Direct capacitances Cgp 1.85 pF, Cpk 0.18 pF unshielded/0.17 shielded, Chk 3.0 pF. Heater-cathode limits depend on section and DC/peak/RMS, see parent notes. 9AJ base.
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.