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Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single) ·Pentode

8425A

Sharp-cutoff pentode designed for RF, IF, wide-band, or high-frequency voltage-amplifier service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
7BK
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 300 mA

Description

Miniature sharp-cutoff pentode for industrial applications.

Socket description

Miniature 7-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
7BK
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
300 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

7BK - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN1G1AG1 — Control Grid

EIA chart transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BK

PIN2G3AG3 — Suppressor GridGroup 7BK2

EIA chart transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BK

PIN2ISAIS — Internal ScreenGroup 7BK2

EIA chart transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BK

PIN3H—H — Heater

EIA chart transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BK

PIN4H—H — Heater

EIA chart transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BK

PIN5PAP — Plate (Anode)

EIA chart transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BK

PIN6G2AG2 — Screen Grid

EIA chart transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BK

PIN7KAK — Cathode

EIA chart transcription; independent manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 128, 7BK

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
1100000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0062 S
Max plate voltage
330 V
Max plate dissipation
3.5 W
Max screen dissipation
0.75 W

Pentode-connection characteristics promoted; triode-connection data retained as parameters.

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

1968 General Electric Co

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Other

  • HeaterOrFilamentVoltageNominal

    6.3 V

  • HeaterOrFilamentCurrentNominal

    300 mA

  • Maximum Plate Voltage

    330 V

  • Maximum Plate Dissipation

    3.5 W

  • Maximum Screen Dissipation

    0.75 W

Characteristic

  • Plate Resistance

    1100000 Ohm

    PlateVoltage=250V;ScreenVoltage=150V

  • Transconductance

    6200 uS

    PlateVoltage=250V;ScreenVoltage=150V

  • TriodeConnectionAmplificationFactor

    41

    TriodeConnection