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Power - Tetrode (NOT beam) ·Tetrode

KT36

Output tetrode designed for Class-A or push-pull Class-AB audio-frequency power amplification.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
26 V / 300 mA

Description

Indirectly heated output tetrode usable in tetrode or triode connection.

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
26 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

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Tetrode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.011 S
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max screen voltage
200 V
Max plate dissipation
10 W
Max screen dissipation
3 W

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

1955 Marconi

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tetrode

Characteristic

  • Heater/Filament Voltage

    26 V

  • Heater/Filament Current

    300 mA

  • Transconductance

    11000 uS

Other

  • Maximum/Published Anode Voltage

    250 V

  • Maximum/Published Screen Voltage

    200 V

  • Maximum Anode Dissipation

    10 W

  • Maximum Screen Dissipation

    3 W

  • Triode-Connected Anode+Screen Dissipation

    13 W

  • Peak Anode Voltage

    4000 V

Capacitance

  • Grid-Anode Capacitance

    1.2 pF

  • Anode-Cathode Capacitance

    12 pF

  • Grid-Cathode Capacitance

    20 pF