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Power - Pentode (NOT beam) ·Pentode

PP4018

Series-heater output pentode developed for efficient audio amplification from unusually low anode voltages.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B6
Base pins
6
Nominal heater
40 V / 180 mA

Description

Indirectly heated multi-grid output tube for high-efficiency audio power amplification from low anode voltages in universal receivers.

Socket description

European 6-pin base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B6
Base pins
6
Nominal heater voltage
40 V
Nominal heater current
180 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
Transconductance
0.003 S
Amplification factor
60
Max plate voltage
95 V
Max screen voltage
95 V
Max plate dissipation
10 W

Published ratings and characteristics promoted from the approved source.

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

195X Tunsgram

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Other

  • HeaterVoltageNominal

    40 V

    Nominal

  • HeaterCurrentNominal

    180 mA

    Nominal

  • Maximum Plate Voltage

    95 V

  • Maximum Screen Voltage

    95 V

  • Maximum Plate Dissipation

    10 W

Characteristic

  • Transconductance

    3000 µS

    Typical

  • Amplification Factor

    60

    Typical