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Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W) ·Pentode

CK5686

Raytheon special-purpose pentode documented in the supplied handbook; available source identifies the device but does not clearly establish a narrower application beyond special-service amplification.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 350 mA

Description

CK5686 is identified in the supplied Raytheon handbook as a 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
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
350 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
45000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0031 S
Max plate voltage
275 V
Max screen voltage
275 V
Max plate dissipation
8.25 W
Max screen dissipation
3.3 W

Target handbook row and explicit cross-reference text reviewed.

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 Raytheon Special Purpose Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Characteristic

  • Published characteristic value

    3300

    Supplied handbook row

Other

  • Power output

    2.7 W

    Published handbook row

  • Load resistance

    9000 ohm

    Published handbook row