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Compactron beam-power pentode for color-television horizontal-deflection output, combining high transconductance, substantial dissipation, and strong peak-current switching capability.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar

Sections: 1
Base: 12HL
Socket code: B12C
Base pins: 12
Nominal heater: 6.3 V / 2 A

Description

Compactron beam-power pentode for color-TV horizontal-deflection amplifier service, with high peak-current capability.

Socket description

Duodecar 12-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base: 12HL
Socket code: B12C
Base pins: 12
Nominal heater voltage: 6.3 V
Nominal heater current: 2 A
Parallel heater voltage: -
Parallel heater current: -
Series capable: No

12HL - 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: 7500 Ω
Transconductance: 0.0115 S
Amplification factor: 3.6
Max plate voltage: 900 V
Max screen voltage: 200 V
Max plate dissipation: 28 W
Max screen dissipation: 5 W
Max cathode current: 315 mA

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

1968 General Electric Co

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Beam Power

Other

Maximum Plate Voltage
900 V
Maximum Screen Voltage
200 V
Maximum Plate Dissipation
28 W
Maximum Screen Dissipation
5 W
Maximum Cathode Current
315 mA
Peak Positive Pulse Plate Voltage
7500 V

Characteristic

Plate Resistance
7500 ohm
Transconductance
11500 uS
Amplification Factor
3.6