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CX371A

Power triode for audio-output, amplifier, or oscillator service with manufacturer operating data supporting substantial power delivery.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
UX4
Base pins
4
Nominal heater
5 V / 250 mA

Description

CX371A: Cunningham power amplifier triode. The complete bulletin was read for construction, ratings, circuit recommendations, and operating characteristics.

Socket description

Medium-shell UX 4-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
UX4
Base pins
4
Nominal heater voltage
5 V
Nominal heater current
250 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

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
1960 Ω
Transconductance
0.00152 S
Amplification factor
3
Max plate voltage
180 V

Cunningham CX-371A directly heated audio-output triode intended for final AF amplifier service, maximum plate voltage 180 V. Typical characteristics at 135 V and -27 V grid bias: amplification factor 3, transconductance 1520 µmhos, plate resistance 1960 ohms, plate current 17.5 mA. Undistorted power output depends on operating point and load.

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

1931 Cunningham Radio Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristics

  • Filament/heater voltage

    5 V

  • Filament/heater current

    250 mA