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QV08100

Mullard RF tetrode suitable for single-sideband and Class-C power service. Its output construction supports both linear and nonlinear radio-frequency amplification.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 3.9 A

Description

The Mullard QV08100 is a rF tetrode suitable for single-sideband and Class C power 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
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
3.9 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

Tetrode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.009 S
Max plate voltage
825 V
Max screen voltage
300 V
Max plate dissipation
100 W

RF tetrode suitable for single-sideband and Class C power service.

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

1963 Mullard

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tetrode

Characteristics

  • Heater/Filament Voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater/Filament Current

    3.9 A

  • Transconductance

    9000 uS

    RepresentativeSpecifiedOperatingPoint

  • Grid-Cathode Capacitance

    30 pF

  • Plate-Cathode Capacitance

    12.7 pF

Other

  • Maximum Operating Frequency

    30 MHz

    FullOrSpecifiedRatings

  • Maximum Plate Voltage

    825 V

  • Maximum Screen Voltage

    300 V

  • Maximum Plate Dissipation

    100 W

  • Plate-Grid Capacitance Maximum

    0.9 pF

  • RF Output Power

    200 W

    RepresentativePublishedOperatingPoint

  • Modulated RF Output Power

    130 W

    RepresentativePublishedOperatingPoint

  • Plate Voltage

    750 V

    ClassC; Telegraphy; 30MHz

  • Plate Current

    385 mA

    ClassC; Telegraphy; 30MHz

  • Screen Voltage

    250 V

    ClassC; Telegraphy; 30MHz

  • Efficiency

    70 percent

    ClassC; Telegraphy; 30MHz