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5879 vacuum tube outline illustration

Tube-number record

5879

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5879 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Sharp-Cutoff Pentode). Recorded specifications: brand TUNG-SOL, year 1963, construction Pentode, base Small Button Noval, socket Noval (B9A), maximum plate voltage 330 V, and maximum plate dissipation 1.25 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandTUNG-SOL
ClassSharp-Cutoff Pentode
BaseNoval (B9A)
Filament6.3 V @ 150 mA

Construction

Primary TypePentode
EnvelopeGlass
Base MaterialSmall Button Noval
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

Heater NotesAC or DC

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Pentode Connection250 V1000——1.8 mA
Triode Connection100 V124017000212.2 mA

Application Notes

The 5879 is intended for use in the input stage of audio amplifiers. It combines high gain with very low level of microphonics, hum, and other audio frequency noises.

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    Plate Voltage330 V
    Plate Dissipation1.25 W
    Grid 2 Voltage330 V
    Grid 1 Voltage-55 V
    H-C Voltage100 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Sharp-cutoff pentode
    • Low microphonics
    • Low hum
    • High gain
    • Audio pre-amplifier applications