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Voltage Tetrode ·Tetrode

PML2M

Directly heated RF tetrode for radio-frequency amplifier service. Its screen-grid construction improves gain and isolation in receiving circuits.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B4
Base pins
4
Nominal heater
2 V / 200 mA

Description

Directly heated RF tetrode for radio-frequency amplifier service.

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
200 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

Tetrode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.0014 S
Max plate voltage
150 V
Max screen voltage
90 V

Published valve ratings and characteristics promoted where applicable; additional data retained as parameters.

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

Tetrode

Application

  • Application

    RF amplifier

Characteristics

  • Control-grid voltage for 100:1 gm reduction

    -7 V