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ECS5

Disc-seal UHF triode designed for high-frequency amplifier and oscillator service, with published operating ratings and characteristics for microwave-frequency use.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 400 mA

Description

ECS5 is listed in the supplied Amperex material as a disc-seal UHF amplifier/oscillator triode. Published ratings and characteristics were captured from the supplied table.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
400 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
Transconductance
0.006 S
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
30 W
Max cathode current
20 mA

Published ratings/characteristics 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

1963 Amperex Condensed

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristic

  • Heater voltage

    6.3 V

    UHF

  • Heater current

    400 mA

    UHF

  • Transconductance

    6000 µS

    UHF

Other

  • Plate dissipation

    30 W

    UHF

  • Plate voltage

    250 V

    UHF

  • Plate current

    20 mA

    UHF

  • Power output

    1.3 W

    UHF

  • Maximum frequency

    3000 MHz

    UHF