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Voltage Triode Pentode ·Pentode-Triode

8MU8

No short description is recorded for this tube.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
8.4 V / 450 mA

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
8.4 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

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.006 S
Amplification factor
35
Max plate voltage
330 V
Max plate dissipation
2.5 W

Section 2

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.009 S
Max plate voltage
330 V
Max plate dissipation
3.75 W
Max screen dissipation
1.1 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

1970 Sylvania Technical Manual

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Plate Voltage

    125 V

  • Grid Voltage

    -1 V

  • Plate Current

    11.5 mA

SECTION 2

Pentode

Other

  • Plate Voltage

    150 V

  • Screen Voltage

    150 V

  • Plate Current

    19 mA

  • Screen Current

    4.2 mA