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Power - Pentode (NOT beam) ·Pentode

RL40A

Transmitting power pentode with approximately 40 W plate dissipation for RF oscillator, frequency-multiplier, and power-amplifier service to about 120 MHz.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
GU50
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
12.6 V / 765 mA

Description

Transmitting power pentode with 40 W plate dissipation for RF oscillator, frequency-multiplier and power-amplifier service to about 120 MHz.

Socket description

GU-50 keyed 8-pin

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
GU50
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
12.6 V
Nominal heater current
765 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
Max plate voltage
1000 V
Max screen voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
40 W
Max screen 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 Tesla

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Other

  • Maximum Frequency

    120 MHz