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8528

Rugged micro-metal beam-power pentode designed for low-voltage audio power amplification in compact equipment requiring mechanically robust construction.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B8D
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 450 mA

Description

The Toshiba 8528 is a rugged micro-metal beam-power pentode for low-voltage audio power amplification.

Socket description

Subminiature 8-lead

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B8D
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
450 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

Beam Power

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
15000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0042 S
Max plate voltage
165 V
Max screen voltage
155 V
Max plate dissipation
3.7 W
Max screen dissipation
0.4 W

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

1964 RMA EIA

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Beam Power

Characteristics

  • Heater Voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater Current

    450 mA

  • Plate-Grid Capacitance

    0.011 pF

  • Input Capacitance

    6.5 pF

  • Output Capacitance

    7.5 pF

  • Transconductance

    4200 uS

  • Plate Resistance

    15000 ohm

Other

  • Maximum Plate Voltage

    165 V

  • Maximum Screen Voltage

    155 V

  • Maximum Cathode Current

    50 mA

  • Plate Voltage

    110 V

    ClassA; AudioAmplifier

  • Screen Voltage

    110 V

    ClassA; AudioAmplifier

  • Plate Current

    30 mA

    ClassA; AudioAmplifier

  • Load Resistance

    3000 ohm

    ClassA; AudioAmplifier

  • Power Output

    1 W

    ClassA; AudioAmplifier