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AD102

German triode valve with published operating data and limiting ratings; available source material does not establish a narrower functional role confidently.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
POST17
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
4 V / 1.6 A

Description

AD102: triode valve with published operating data and limiting ratings. The approved German-language datasheet was translated and interpreted by technical meaning.

Socket description

German 17-contact Postsockel

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
POST17
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
4 V
Nominal heater current
1.6 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
Plate resistance
860 Ω
Transconductance
0.0058 S
Amplification factor
5
Max plate voltage
400 V
Max plate dissipation
25 W
Max cathode current
80 mA

Published ratings and characteristic constants promoted where applicable. Telefunken AD102 indirectly heated audio-output power triode, 17-pin post socket, equivalent RV210 version with 5-pin Europa base. Maximum operating plate voltage 400 V, cold-start 650 V; plate dissipation 25 W, cathode current 80 mA. Typical Class A: plate 400 V, grid about -51 V, plate 70 mA, gm 5.8 mA/V, µ 5, rp 860 Ω.

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

194X Wehrmacht Rohren

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristics

  • Heater voltage

    4 V

Other

  • Maximum anode voltage

    400 V