Data set 01
1940 RCA
Published operating points and test conditions from this source.
SECTION 1
Triode
Other
RFPowerOutput
20 W
ClassC;GridModulated
Application
Application
UHFTransmittingRFPower text
Power - Triode ·Triode
8012
Power transmitting triode for RF amplification, oscillation, modulation, or related high-power electronic service.
Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
- Sections
- 1
- Base
- -
- Socket code
- -
- Base pins
- -
- Nominal heater
- 6.3 V / 1.92 A
Description
UHF transmitting triode with thoriated-tungsten filament for RF power amplification.
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
- 1.92 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
- Amplification factor
- 18
- Max plate voltage
- 1000 V
- Max plate dissipation
- 40 W
Published ratings and characteristics promoted from the approved RCA source.
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.