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Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single) ·Pentode

SP181

High-frequency receiving pentode designed for RF amplification, including short-wave or VHF service according to type.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
18 V / 200 mA

Description

Screened high-frequency pentode for the H.F. stages of short-wave AC/DC receivers, with a metallised bulb and Mazda octal base.

Socket description

International Octal

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
18 V
Nominal heater current
200 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
Transconductance
0.0085 S
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max screen voltage
250 V

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

Capacitance

  • Anode-earth capacitance

    5 pF

  • Grid-earth capacitance

    10.75 pF

  • Anode-grid capacitance

    0.003 pF