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Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W) ·Pentode

PM22A

Directly heated 2 V battery power pentode providing approximately 340 mW Class A audio output.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B4
Base pins
4
Nominal heater
2 V / 150 mA

Description

The Mullard PM22A is a directly heated 2 V battery output pentode with about 340 mW Class A output.

Socket description

European 4-pin base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B4
Base pins
4
Nominal heater voltage
2 V
Nominal heater current
150 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
150000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0022 S
Max plate voltage
150 V
Max plate dissipation
1 W

Battery audio output pentode.

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 1

Pentode

Other

  • Plate Voltage

    135 V

    ClassA

  • Screen Voltage

    135 V

    ClassA

  • Plate Current

    5.6 mA

    ClassA

  • Power Output

    0.34 W

    ClassA