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PL3-500ZG vacuum tube outline illustration

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PL3-500ZG

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PL3-500ZG is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Power Triode). Recorded specifications: brand Penta Laboratories, construction Triode, socket Special / none, maximum plate voltage 4000 V, and maximum plate dissipation 500 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandPenta Laboratories
ClassPower Triode
BaseSpecial / none

Construction

Primary TypeTriode
EnvelopeGlass
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

MaterialThoriated Tungsten

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage4000 V

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Cathode Driven RF Linear Amplifier2500 V——130400 mA
Cathode Driven RF Linear Amplifier (High Voltage)3500 V——130400 mA
Grid Driven RF Power Amplifier3000 V——130

Application Notes

Forced air cooling of the base, base seals, envelope, plate seal, and plate connector is required for all classes of operation when the PL3-500ZG is operated at or near the maximum plate dissipation rating. Zero-bias operation is not recommended at plate voltages exceeding 2500 volts.

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    Plate Dissipation500 W
    Cathode Current400 mA

    Audio Performance

    Power Output1420 W
    Key Features
    • High-mu power triode
    • Zero-bias Class AB2 operation
    • Radiation and forced-air cooling
    • Simplified circuitry design
    350 mA