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Voltage - Dual Triode (similar) ·Triode-Triode

7490

Heavy-duty double triode with independent sections, high plate-voltage and dissipation ratings, and substantial heater-cathode insulation for demanding amplifier or control applications.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
12.6 V / 300 mA

Description

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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
12.6 V
Nominal heater current
300 mA
Parallel heater voltage
6.3 V
Parallel heater current
600 mA
Series capable
Yes

Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.00235 S
Amplification factor
32
Max plate voltage
200 V
Max plate dissipation
5 W

Primary electrical section; identical repeated sections compressed where applicable.

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.00235 S
Amplification factor
32
Max plate voltage
200 V
Max plate dissipation
5 W

Second physical triode section; electrically identical twin section.

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

1954 STC Brimar

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristic

  • nominal value: heater—cathode voltage of 240V r.n.s: applied voltages

    240 V

    nominal value: heater—cathode voltage of 240V r.n.s: applied voltages

  • Voltage (ac or ac) 12.5 6.3 volts

    6.3 V

    Voltage (ac or ac) 12.5 6.3 volts

  • Current 0.3 C.6 amps.

    6 A

    Current 0.3 C.6 amps.

  • Heater positive with respect to cathode e...ooe.. 200 volts

    200 V

    Heater positive with respect to cathode e...ooe.. 200 volts

  • Anode current at Vg = -10V 500 pA

    -10 V

    Anode current at Vg = -10V 500 pA

Other

  • Maximum snode voltage {(Ia=0) vesccvocosacscsasacssss 550 vOlts

    550 V

    Maximum snode voltage {(Ia=0) vesccvocosacscsasacssss 550 vOlts

  • Maximun anode dissipation (Bach section) sesssssseess 5.0 watts

    5 W

    Maximun anode dissipation (Bach section) sesssssseess 5.0 watts