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Power - Pentode (NOT beam) ·Pentode

7320

Power/output pentode designed for low-frequency or audio-frequency output amplification.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 760 mA

Description

Ruggedized power pentode for audio-frequency amplification, designed for mobile, aeronautical and industrial equipment exposed to shock and vibration.

Socket description

Small-button Noval 9-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
760 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
40000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0113 S
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max screen voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
12 W
Max screen dissipation
2 W
Max cathode current
75 mA

Audio/power output pentode.

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

1959 Telefunken

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Characteristics

  • Plate Voltage

    250 V

  • Screen Voltage

    250 V

  • Plate Current

    48 mA

  • Screen Current

    5.5 mA

  • Transconductance

    11300 uS

  • Plate Resistance

    40000 ohm

  • Guaranteed Life

    10000 h

    Average of 100 tubes

  • Heater Cycling

    2000 cycles

    Minimum

Data set 02

1968 Mazda Belvu

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Characteristics

  • Heater or filament voltage

    6.3 V

    Published nominal value

  • Heater or filament current

    760 mA

    Published nominal value

  • Transconductance

    11300 µS

    Published nominal characteristic

Other

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    12 W

    Published limit

  • Application

    AF power amplifier

    Published intended use

  • Minimum heater switching cycles

    5000 cycles

    Published ruggedized-service claim