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DF33

Mullard variable-mu RF pentode designed for controlled RF or IF amplifier service. Its gradual cutoff characteristic supports automatic gain regulation in receiver signal stages.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
1.4 V / 50 mA

Description

The Mullard DF33 is a variable-mu RF pentode for controlled RF or IF amplifier service.

Socket description

International Octal

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
1.4 V
Nominal heater current
50 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
1500000 Ω
Transconductance
0.00075 S
Max plate voltage
110 V
Max screen voltage
110 V

Published Mullard/Philips ratings and characteristics promoted where applicable; additional values retained as parameters.

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

1951 Mullard Valve and Service Manual

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Characteristics

  • Anode Voltage

    90 V

  • Screen Voltage

    90 V

  • Anode Current

    1.2 mA

  • Screen Current

    0.3 mA

  • Control Grid Voltage for Low Transconductance

    -4 V

    Transconductance=5uA/V

Data set 02

1958 Mullard Receiving Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Characteristics

  • Cutoff characteristic

    Variable-mu

Application

  • Application

    RF / IF amplifier

Data set 03

1963 Mullard

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Characteristics

  • Filament Voltage

    1.4 V

    DCOnly

  • Filament Current

    50 mA

    DCOnly

  • Plate Voltage

    90 V

  • Screen Voltage

    90 V

  • Plate Current

    1.2 mA

  • Screen Current

    0.3 mA

  • Plate Resistance

    1500000 ohm

  • Transconductance

    750 uS

  • Grid Voltage for 150:1 Transconductance Reduction

    -4 V

  • Plate-Grid Capacitance

    0.007 pF

    Maximum

  • Output Capacitance

    9.5 pF

Other

  • Maximum Plate Voltage

    110 V

  • Maximum Screen Voltage

    110 V