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Voltage Pentode - High Frequency (single) ·Pentode

717A

High-frequency pentode electrically identical to the 713A except for its published base construction. It retains the same RF signal-amplifier function while differing mechanically in its base arrangement.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 175 mA

Description

High-frequency pentode electrically identical to 713A except for its published base construction.

Socket description

International Octal

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
175 mA
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
Plate resistance
250000 Ω
Transconductance
0.004 S
Max plate voltage
180 V
Max screen voltage
120 V
Max cathode current
10.1 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

1961 Tung Sol

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Other

  • Plate Voltage

    120 V

  • Screen Voltage

    120 V

  • Grid Voltage

    -2 V

Characteristic

  • Plate Current

    7.5 mA

  • Screen Current

    2.5 mA