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Power - Pentode (NOT beam) ·Pentode

N709

EL84-family high-slope Marconi audio power pentode for compact receiver and amplifier output stages.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 760 mA

Description

Miniature output pentode with equipotential cathode for low-frequency power amplification in HI-FI audio output stages; co-designated EL84.

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
760 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

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
3800 Ω
Transconductance
0.0113 S
Max plate voltage
300 V
Max screen voltage
300 V
Max plate dissipation
12 W
Max screen dissipation
2 W
Max cathode current
65 mA

Published ratings and characteristics promoted from the approved 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

1955 Marconi

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Other

  • Heater voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater current

    760 mA

  • Maximum plate voltage

    300 V

  • Maximum screen voltage

    300 V

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    12 W

  • Maximum screen dissipation

    2 W

  • Typical Class-A plate voltage

    250 V

    ClassA

Characteristic

  • Transconductance

    11300 uS

  • Plate resistance

    3800 ohm

Application

  • Primary application

    High-slope output pentode for AC receiver and amplifier output stages.

Data set 02

2026 Genalex Rebrand

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Characteristic

  • Plate Current

    40 to 54 mA

    Plate 250 V; screen 250 V; grid -6.6 V

Other

  • Power Output

    3 W

    Plate 250 V; screen 250 V; load 5.2 kohm; ClassA;OneTube