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PL500

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PL500 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Beam Power Tube). Recorded specifications: brand Philips, construction Beam tetrode / beam power, socket Magnoval, and maximum plate voltage 250 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandPhilips
ClassBeam Power Tube
BaseMagnoval
Filament27 V @ 300 mA

Construction

Primary TypeBeam tetrode / beam power
EnvelopeAll-glass
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

Heater Notesindirect, series supply

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage250 V

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Typical dynamic characteristics75 V———440 mA
Stabilized circuits (operation above the knee) - Case 162 V———250 mA
Stabilized circuits (operation above the knee) - Case 266 V———

Application Notes

The distance between the upper side of the retaining ring or screen and the bottom of the base should not exceed 18 mm. If a metal retaining ring is used, it should be earthed and make contact with the silver ring on the bulb.

Datasheets

Datasheet: PL500.pdf

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Datasheets courtesy of Frank Philipse via Frank's Electron Tube Data Sheets.

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    Grid 1 Voltage-120 V
    Cathode Current250 mA
    H-C Voltage220 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • All-glass construction
    • Large anode to screen-grid current ratio
    • Designed for horizontal deflection output stages
    310 mA