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Voltage Radio Detector Converter ·Diode-Pentode

EAF801

Telefunken diode-pentode for receiver detection and controlled RF/IF amplification. Its remote-cutoff pentode permits progressive gain control while the separate diode provides detector or control-voltage rectification.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 300 mA

Description

Remote-cutoff RF/IF pentode combined with a diode, suitable for parallel or series heater operation.

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
300 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

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Published Telefunken ratings and characteristics promoted from the supplied source.

Section 2

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Published Telefunken ratings and characteristics promoted from the supplied source.

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

1959 Telefunken

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Diode

Characteristic

  • Heater Voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater Current

    300 mA

SECTION 2

Pentode

Characteristic

  • CutoffCharacteristic

    Remote cutoff

    RF/IF