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RL42P40

German transmitting pentode with published limiting ratings and operating data. Manufacturer documentation establishes substantial radio-frequency power service in professional transmitter equipment.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
4.2 V / 2.4 A

Description

RL42P40: German transmitting pentode with published limiting ratings and operating data. The complete German-language datasheet was interpreted by technical meaning, including ratings, characteristics and operating conditions.

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
4.2 V
Nominal heater current
2.4 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

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.038 S
Max screen voltage
200 V
Max screen dissipation
5 W

Published ratings and characteristic constants promoted where reliably identified; other useful 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

194X Wehrmacht Rohren

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Characteristics

  • Transconductance

    38000 uS

Other

  • Maximum screen voltage

    200 V

  • Maximum screen dissipation

    5 W