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PEN4DD

Combination double-diode output pentode integrating detector or AVC diode functions with an audio power-output pentode.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
3
Base
-
Socket code
B7
Base pins
7
Nominal heater
4 V / 2.25 A

Description

The Mullard PEN4DD combines two diode sections with an audio output pentode delivering about 4.3 W.

Socket description

Medium 7-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B7
Base pins
7
Nominal heater voltage
4 V
Nominal heater current
2.25 A
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

3 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Representative of two diode sections.

Section 2

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
50000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0095 S

Output pentode section.

Section 3

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

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 Mullard Receiving Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 2

Pentode

Other

  • Plate Voltage

    250 V

    ClassA

  • Screen Voltage

    250 V

    ClassA

  • Plate Current

    36 mA

    ClassA

  • Power Output

    4.3 W

    ClassA