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Power - Pentode (NOT beam) ·Pentode-Pentode

QP240

Matched double pentode designed for quiescent push-pull battery-receiver output stages, with individually identified sections for balanced audio power operation.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
2 V / 450 mA

Description

Double pentode designed for the output stage of battery receivers using quiescent push-pull operation; the two sections are matched and individually identified.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
9
Nominal heater voltage
2 V
Nominal heater current
450 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

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Pentode

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

One representative section row for two matched pentode sections; source discusses section grading by screen voltage.

Section 2

Pentode

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

Second physical pentode section; added to align rows with SectionCount.

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

1960 Mazda

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Other

  • Recommended anode voltage

    135 V

    PushPull

  • Anode-to-anode load

    16000 ohm

    PushPull