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Power - Pentode (NOT beam) (over 1000V 100W) ·Pentode

5J180E

Power pentode designed for radio-frequency transmitting, Class-C power amplification, oscillation, or frequency-multiplier service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
9 V / 30 A

Description

Forced-air-cooled high-power RF pentode.

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
9 V
Nominal heater current
30 A
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
Transconductance
0.00575 S
Max plate voltage
6000 V
Max screen voltage
1500 V
Max plate dissipation
3500 W
Max screen dissipation
150 W
Max grid dissipation
50 W
Max cathode current
1.4 A

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

1946 Standard Telephone and Cables

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Characteristics

  • Interelectrode capacitances published

    1

    See source table for individual capacitances