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Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single) ·Pentode

9D2

Brimar variable-mu RF pentode for controlled high-frequency amplification. Its gradual cutoff characteristic supports automatic gain regulation in receiver RF or IF signal stages.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
13 V / 200 mA

Description

Vari-mu RF pentode.

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
13 V
Nominal heater current
200 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

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
600000 Ω
Transconductance
0.00165 S
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max screen voltage
125 V

Vari-mu RF pentode.

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

1948 Brimar Radio Valve Manual

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Characteristics

  • Cutoff characteristic

    Variable-mu

Data set 02

1958 Brimar Radio Valve No 7

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Characteristics

  • Anode Voltage

    250 V

  • Anode Current

    10.5 mA

  • Screen Voltage

    125 V

  • Screen Current

    2.6 mA

  • Control Grid Voltage

    -3 V

  • Control Grid Voltage at Low Transconductance

    -52 V