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7241

Long-life high-power triode with three grid-cathode structures specifically designed as a series-regulator/pass tube in regulated power supplies.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 7.5 A

Description

THE 7241 IS A LONG LIFE, HIGH POWER TRIODE DEVELOPED ESPECIALLY FOR USE

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
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
7.5 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

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
67 Ω
Transconductance
0.033 S
Amplification factor
2.7
Max plate voltage
400 V
Max plate dissipation
100 W
Max cathode current
400 mA

Representative row for repeated electrically identical physical sections.

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

Triode

Other

  • MinimumCathodeHeatingTime

    30 s

  • CurrentPerCathodeMaximum

    400 mA

  • AltitudeForFullRatings

    10000 ft

  • ExtendedAltitudeWithCooling

    60000 ft

  • ShockRating

    450 g

  • VibrationRating

    2.5 g

  • Service

    Series regulator / passing tube

Data set 02

1966 Tung Sol Electronic Tubes 4 of 4

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Heater voltage

    6.3 V

    Nominal

  • Heater current

    7.5 A

    Nominal

  • Maximum plate voltage

    400 V

    Promoted published value

  • Maximum cathode current

    400 mA

    Promoted published value

  • HEATER VOLTAGE 6.3f10$ voLTs

    10 V

  • HEATER CURRENT (Ef 6.3 V.) ],

    5 A

  • T OT AI PLATE CURRENT DC --- 1.Z AMP.

    1 A

    RATINGS

  • IF TUBE VOLTAGE DROP IS TO BE SWUNG MORE THAN

    6 V

    RATINGS

  • HEATER- CATHODE VOLTAGE (DC) —3OO

    300 V

    CURRENT CANNOT BE REALIZED. SEE PLATE CHARACTERISTICS CURVE

  • HEATER VOLTAGE jF.] ().

    9 V

    CURRENT CANNOT BE REALIZED. SEE PLATE CHARACTERISTICS CURVE

  • ALTITUDE FOR FULL RATINGS lO,

    0 ft

    ALTITUDE FOR FULL RATINGS lO,000 FEET

  • R ATINGS~ ALTITUDE RATING CAN BE EXTENDED TO

    60000 ft

    ALTITUDE FOR FULL RATINGS lO,000 FEET

  • BE

    27 ohm

    ALTITUDE FOR FULL RATINGS lO,000 FEET

  • PLATE CURRENT (MIN.) 45O MA

    45 mA

    ALTITUDE FOR FULL RATINGS lO,000 FEET

  • HK LEAKAGE (MAX.) _ 15O µA

    15 mA

    ALTITUDE FOR FULL RATINGS lO,000 FEET

  • GRID CURRENT (MAX.)

    12 mA

    ALTITUDE FOR FULL RATINGS lO,000 FEET

  • TOTAL PLATE CURRENT u95 6OC MA~DC

    6 mA

    ALTITUDE FOR FULL RATINGS lO,000 FEET

  • AMPLIFICATION FACTOR 2.O 3.4

    3.4 A

    ALTITUDE FOR FULL RATINGS lO,000 FEET

  • HEATER CURRENT PER TUBE x.12 7.HH AMP.

    7 A

    ALTITUDE FOR FULL RATINGS lO,000 FEET

  • GRID RESISTANCE THAT MEETS BOTH THESE CONDITIONS IS

    1000 ohm

    CHARACTERISTICS CURVE. IF THE OUTPUT CURRENT OF THE SUPPLY IS NOT FIXED

Characteristic

  • Transconductance

    33000 uS

    Promoted published value

  • Amplification factor

    2.7

    Promoted published value

  • PASS MORE THAN ONE AMPERE AT

    100 W

  • MINIMUM CATHODE HEATING TIME 3O SECONDS

    3 s

  • AMPLIFICATION FACTOR 2.7

    2.7 A

  • CURRENT PER CATHODE (DC) --- 4OO MA.

    4 mA

    CURRENT CANNOT BE REALIZED. SEE PLATE CHARACTERISTICS CURVE

  • GRID VOLTAGE (DC) —3OO O VOLTS

    3 V

    CURRENT CANNOT BE REALIZED. SEE PLATE CHARACTERISTICS CURVE

  • ENVELOPE TEMPERATURE

    300 C

    CURRENT CANNOT BE REALIZED. SEE PLATE CHARACTERISTICS CURVE

  • ADDITIONAL VOLTAGE (LESS THAN

    10 V

    CHARACTERISTICS CURVE. IF THE OUTPUT CURRENT OF THE SUPPLY IS NOT FIXED

  • VOLTAGE SHOULD BE KEPT AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO

    6.3 V

    CHARACTERISTICS CURVE. IF THE OUTPUT CURRENT OF THE SUPPLY IS NOT FIXED