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Tuning Indicator ·Triode-TuningIndicator

AM2

Electron-ray tuning indicator combining a control triode with fluorescent display for visual tuning indication in AC-mains receivers.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
P30
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
4 V / 320 mA

Description

4 V electron-ray tuning indicator. Electrical ratings and operating characteristics were extracted from the supplied 4-volt valve data table, including the published heater data and available section-level values.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
P30
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
4 V
Nominal heater current
320 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

P30 - 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
Plate resistance
25000 Ω
Transconductance
0.002 S
Amplification factor
50
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
1.5 W
Max cathode current
12 mA

Electron-ray tuning indicator.

Section 2

Tuning Indicator

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Fluorescent tuning-indicator section.

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

1938 Philips Miniwatt Vacuum Tube Catalog

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Anode voltage

    250 V

  • Triode current

    3 mA

  • Control-grid voltage

    -3 V

  • Screen voltage

    250 V

Characteristics

  • Transconductance

    2000 µS

  • Amplification factor

    50

  • Plate resistance

    25000 ohm

Data set 02

1999 Philips 0-D

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristics

  • Heater voltage

    4 V

  • Heater current

    320 mA

  • Plate voltage

    250 V

  • Grid voltage

    -3.5 V

  • Plate current

    3 mA

  • Transconductance

    2000 uS

  • Plate resistance

    25000 ohm

  • Amplification factor

    50

SECTION 2

Tuning Indicator

Other

  • Indicator supply voltage

    250 V

  • Indicator grid voltage range

    -6 to +3 V

  • Maximum indicator current

    1 mA