Data set 01
1959 Telefunken
Published operating points and test conditions from this source.
SECTION 1
Triode
Characteristic
HeaterOrFilamentCurrent
1.1 A
Other
Power Output
2.5 W
PlateDissipation=24W
Grid Bias
-30 V
PlateVoltage=440V
Power - Triode ·Triode
RV218
Telefunken power-amplifier triode for low-frequency amplification and transmitter circuits. Rated for approximately 24 W plate dissipation, with published AC output around 2.5 W and low amplification factor favoring power-output service.
Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
- Sections
- 1
- Base
- -
- Socket code
- -
- Base pins
- -
- Nominal heater
- 7 V / 1.1 A
Description
Power-amplifier triode capable of about 2.5 W AC output at 24 W plate dissipation; also used in transmitter circuits.
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
- 7 V
- Nominal heater current
- 1.1 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
Triode
X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
- Transconductance
- 0.002 S
- Amplification factor
- 7
- Max plate dissipation
- 24 W
Published Telefunken ratings and characteristics promoted from the supplied German 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.