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Power - Triode ·Triode

ZB60

Amperex power triode for RF power-amplifier and oscillator service as well as audio-frequency power amplification or modulation. Moderate dissipation and high amplification factor support versatile transmitter and audio applications.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
4
Nominal heater
10 V / 2.5 A

Description

Amperex power triode for RF power amplifier/oscillator service and audio-frequency power amplifier or modulator applications.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
4
Nominal heater voltage
10 V
Nominal heater current
2.5 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
0.006 S
Amplification factor
80
Max plate voltage
1600 V
Max plate dissipation
75 W

Published general characteristics and maximum ratings promoted.

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 Amperex

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristics

  • Grid-to-plate capacitance

    5.8 pF

    Direct interelectrode capacitance

  • Grid-to-filament capacitance

    6.1 pF

    Direct interelectrode capacitance

  • Plate-to-filament capacitance

    1.85 pF

    Direct interelectrode capacitance

  • Filament voltage

    10 V

  • Filament current

    2.5 A