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3BU8

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3BU8 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Twin Pentode). Recorded specifications: brand Tung-Sol, year 1963, construction Pentode, base Small Button 9-Pin, socket Noval (B9A), maximum plate voltage 300 V, and maximum plate dissipation 1.1 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandTung-Sol
ClassTwin Pentode
BaseNoval (B9A)
Filament3.15 V @ 600 mA

Construction

Primary TypePentode
EnvelopeMiniature JEDEC 6-3
Base MaterialSmall Button 9-Pin
Sections2

Filament / Heater

Warm-up Time11s
Heater NotesAC or DC, Series or Parallel operation

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Both Sections Operating100 V1500——2.2 mA
Grid 3 Characteristics100 V180———

Application Notes

Intended for use as a combined sync-separator and sync-clipper/AGC generator in television receivers. Noise pulses can be suppressed utilizing common Grid #1.

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    Absolute Maximum Ratings

    Plate Voltage300 V
    Plate Dissipation1.1 W
    Grid 2 Voltage150 V
    Grid 1 Voltage50 V
    Cathode Current12 mA
    H-C Voltage200 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Separate Plates
    • Separate Grid 3
    • Common Screen Grid
    • Common Grid 1
    • Common Cathode
    • Controlled Heater Warm-up Time