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Power - Triode Single (under 10W) ·Triode

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Early low-impedance triode usable as a small audio-output valve, initial low-frequency amplifier, or oscillator. Its moderate amplification and relatively low plate resistance provide useful stage gain and modest power without a pentode output device.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B4
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
16 V / 250 mA

Description

Low-impedance valve for use as a small output valve, initial low-frequency amplifier, or oscillator; intended to provide useful stage gain without a pentode.

Socket description

European 4-pin base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B4
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
16 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
2660 Ω
Transconductance
0.0045 S
Amplification factor
12
Max plate voltage
200 V
Max plate dissipation
5 W

Published characteristics/ratings were promoted when unambiguous; remaining operating values are preserved in TUBE_SECTION_PARAMETER.

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

192X Marconi Valve

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Anode current

    10.5 mA

    Anode 100 V; grid bias -4 V

  • Anode current

    18 mA

    Anode 150 V; grid bias -6 V

  • Anode current

    25 mA

    Anode 200 V; grid bias -8 V

Data set 02

1955 Marconi

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Filament/heater voltage

    16 V

  • Filament/heater current

    250 mA

  • Maximum anode voltage

    200 V

  • Maximum anode dissipation

    5 W

  • Typical anode voltage

    200 V

  • Typical anode current

    25 mA

Characteristic

  • Amplification factor

    12

  • Plate resistance

    2660 ohm

  • Transconductance

    4500 uS