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SRS551

High-transconductance RFT transmitting pentode for HF/VHF driver and final stages to approximately 150 MHz.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 2.1 A

Description

Radiation-cooled transmitting pentode for driver and final stages in transmitters, especially VHF transmitters and modulators, and for electromedical equipment.

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
2.1 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

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.018 S
Max plate voltage
1000 V
Max screen voltage
600 V
Max plate dissipation
60 W
Max screen dissipation
10 W
Max grid dissipation
0.5 W
Max cathode current
260 mA

Published ratings and characteristics promoted where clearly stated.

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

1953 RFT Rundfunk Technik

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Pentode

Other

  • HeaterVoltageNominal

    6.3 V

    Nominal

  • HeaterCurrentNominal

    2.1 A

    Nominal

  • Maximum Plate Voltage

    1000 V

  • Maximum Screen Voltage

    600 V

  • Maximum Plate Dissipation

    60 W

  • Maximum Screen Dissipation

    10 W

  • MaximumGridDissipation

    0.5 W

  • Maximum Cathode Current

    260 mA

  • Maximum Frequency

    150 MHz

  • RFOutputPower

    155 W

    ClassC; <30 MHz

Characteristic

  • Transconductance

    18000 µS

    Typical