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Voltage Radio Detector Converter ·Pentode-Triode

XCF80

Medium-mu triode plus sharp-cutoff pentode designed for television frequency-changer and oscillator-mixer service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
9DC
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 300 mA

Description

Medium-mu triode and sharp-cutoff pentode for television frequency-changer/oscillator-mixer service.

Socket description

Small-button Noval 9-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
9DC
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
300 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

9DC - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN12PBP — Plate (Anode)

Chart transcription; manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DC

PIN21G1AG1 — Control Grid

Chart transcription; manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DC

PIN31G2AG2 — Screen Grid

Chart transcription; manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DC

PIN4H—H — Heater

Chart transcription; manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DC

PIN5H—H — Heater

Chart transcription; manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DC

PIN61PAP — Plate (Anode)

Chart transcription; manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DC

PIN71G3AG3 — Suppressor GridGroup 9DC7

Chart transcription; manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DC

PIN7ISAIS — Internal ScreenGroup 9DC7

Chart transcription; manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DC

PIN71KAK — CathodeGroup 9DC7

Chart transcription; manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DC

PIN82KBK — Cathode

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DC

PIN92G1BG1 — Control Grid

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 131, 9DC

Section ratings

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
12500 Ω
Transconductance
0.0052 S
Amplification factor
65
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
1.5 W
Max cathode current
14 mA

Published ratings and characteristics promoted from the approved source.

Section 2

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
500000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0062 S
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max screen voltage
175 V
Max plate dissipation
1.7 W
Max screen dissipation
0.75 W
Max cathode current
14 mA

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

194X Miniwatt

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 2

Pentode

Characteristic

  • Plate Current

    10 mA

    Plate 170 V; Screen 170 V

Data set 02

1975 RCA RC30

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristic

  • Plate voltage

    100 V

    ClassA

  • Grid No.1 voltage

    -2 V

    ClassA

  • Plate current

    14 mA

    ClassA

Other

  • Plate supply voltage

    550 V

SECTION 2

Pentode

Characteristic

  • Plate voltage

    170 V

    ClassA

  • Screen-grid voltage

    170 V

    ClassA

  • Grid No.1 voltage

    -2 V

    ClassA

  • Plate current

    10 mA

    ClassA

  • Screen-grid current

    2.8 mA

    ClassA

  • Input resistance at 50 MHz

    0.01 megohm

    50MHz

  • Equivalent noise resistance

    1500 ohm

Other

  • Plate supply voltage

    550 V