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AD1N

Directly heated low-mu power triode designed for Class A audio-frequency output amplification. Manufacturer operating data emphasize low plate resistance, substantial current, and several watts of single-ended audio output rather than RF transmitting service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
P8A
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
4 V / 2 A

Description

Power triode for Class A audio-frequency power-amplifier service.

Socket description

European 8-pin side-contact base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
P8A
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
4 V
Nominal heater current
2 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
1035 Ω
Transconductance
0.0043 S
Amplification factor
4.4
Max plate voltage
295 V
Max plate dissipation
15 W

Electrical section mapped from published characteristics and maximum ratings.

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

195X Tesla

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristic

  • Plate voltage

    250 V

  • Plate current

    60 mA

  • Grid bias

    -45 V

  • Warm-up time

    16 s

Other

  • Output power, class A

    4.2 W

    ClassA

Data set 02

1969 Tesla Manual of Electronic Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristics

  • Heater voltage

    4 V

    Published nominal value

  • Heater current

    2 A

    Published nominal value

  • Transconductance

    4300 µS

    Published operating characteristic

Other

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    15 W

    Published maximum rating

  • Audio output power

    4.2 W

    Class A