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Power - Pentode (NOT beam) (over 1000V 100W) ·Pentode

PL264

Power pentode designed for RF transmitting, linear RF amplification, oscillation, modulation, or RF/LF power-amplifier service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6 V / 17 A

Description

The Penta PL264 is a forced-air-cooled 3000 w power tube for high-power rf amplifier service.

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 V
Nominal heater current
17 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

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.037 S
Max plate voltage
5000 V
Max plate dissipation
3000 W

Highest reliable published rating promoted; additional values and operating/application details retained as parameter rows.

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

1965 Penta Labs Power Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Characteristic

  • Heater/filament voltage

    6 V

  • Heater/filament current

    17 A

  • Transconductance

    37000 uS

Other

  • Maximum plate voltage

    5000 V

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    3000 W

  • Source language

    English

Application

  • Primary application

    Forced-air-cooled 3000 W power tube for high-power RF amplifier service.

Construction

  • Cooling

    Forced air

  • Electrode structure

    Pentode