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Voltage Tetrode ·Tetrode

MSGLA

Cossor screen-grid tetrode for receiver amplification. Its screened electrode structure reduces feedback and improves high-frequency gain compared with contemporary triodes.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B5
Base pins
5
Nominal heater
4 V / -

Description

MSGLA: Cossor screen-grid tetrode. The complete Cossor sheet was read for construction, technical data, operating recommendations, and application notes.

Socket description

European 5-pin base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B5
Base pins
5
Nominal heater voltage
4 V
Nominal heater current
-
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
Max plate voltage
200 V

Published ratings/characteristics promoted from the approved datasheet.

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

1936 Cossor Valve Manual

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tetrode

Characteristics

  • Heater/filament voltage

    4 V

  • Intended service

    High-frequency amplifier

Other

  • Maximum anode voltage

    200 V

Data set 02

193X Cossor

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tetrode

Other

  • Maximum Anode Voltage

    206 V

    Published technical-data value