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Voltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency) ·Triode-Triode

7EK7

Twin triode intended for cascode-style high-frequency amplifier service, providing two triode sections suited to RF front-end amplification.

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

Description

Twin triode for cascode-style high-frequency amplifier service.

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
7 V
Nominal heater current
300 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

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.0086 S
Amplification factor
26
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
2 W
Max cathode current
16 mA

Grounded-cathode input section in VHF cascode RF amplifier. Ediswan/Mazda 7EK7: plate voltage maximum 250 V, plate dissipation maximum 2 W per section, cathode current maximum 16 mA per section. Published typical cascode operating conditions depend on circuit bias configuration.

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.0086 S
Amplification factor
26
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
2 W
Max cathode current
16 mA

Grounded-grid output section in VHF cascode RF amplifier. Ediswan/Mazda 7EK7: plate voltage maximum 250 V, plate dissipation maximum 2 W per section, cathode current maximum 16 mA per section. Published typical cascode operating conditions depend on circuit bias configuration.

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 Ediswan

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Application

  • Application

    Cascode / high-frequency amplifier