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Power - TV Vertical Output ·Pentode-Triode

XCL85

Triode/power-pentode combination primarily for television vertical oscillator and deflection-output circuitry.

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

Description

High-mu triode and power pentode for television sync-amplifier and video-output 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
9LY
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater voltage
9 V
Nominal heater current
300 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

9LY - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
7600 Ω
Transconductance
0.0065 S
Amplification factor
50
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
0.5 W
Max cathode current
20 mA

Published ratings and characteristics promoted from the approved source.

Section 2

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
25000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0075 S
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max screen voltage
250 V
Max plate dissipation
9 W
Max screen dissipation
2 W
Max cathode current
75 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

Application

  • Application

    VerticalDeflectionOutput text

Data set 02

1975 RCA RC30

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Plate supply voltage

    550 V

Characteristic

  • Plate voltage

    100 V

    ClassA

  • Grid No.1 voltage

    -0.8 V

    ClassA

  • Plate current

    5 mA

    ClassA

SECTION 2

Pentode

Other

  • Plate supply voltage

    550 V

  • Peak plate voltage

    2000 V

  • Screen-grid supply voltage

    550 V

Characteristic

  • Plate voltage

    170 V

    ClassA

  • Screen-grid voltage

    170 V

    ClassA

  • Grid No.1 voltage

    -15 V

    ClassA

  • Plate current

    41 mA

    ClassA

  • Screen-grid current

    2.7 mA

    ClassA