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P17W

Rugged beam tetrode for audio/RF power amplification, modulation, and oscillator service, producing roughly 30–40 W below 60 MHz in communications equipment.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 900 mA

Description

The P17W is a rugged beam tetrode for power amplification, modulation, and oscillator service, producing roughly 30–40 W below 60 MHz.

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
900 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

Beam Power

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate dissipation
25 W

RF/AF beam-power tetrode.

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

1958 Compagnie General

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Beam Power

Characteristics

  • Heater Voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater Current

    900 mA

  • Full-Power Frequency Limit

    60 MHz

    Approximate

  • Half-Power Frequency

    125 MHz

    Approximate

Other

  • Natural-Cooling Plate Dissipation

    25 W

  • Useful Output Power Minimum

    30 W

    Below 60MHz

  • Useful Output Power Maximum

    40 W

    Below 60MHz