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Tube-number record

8121

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8121 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Beam Power Tube). Recorded specifications: brand RCA, year 1962, construction Beam tetrode / beam power, socket Magnal, maximum plate voltage 2200 V, and maximum plate dissipation 150 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandRCA
ClassBeam Power Tube
BaseMagnal
Filament13.5 V @ 1.3 mA

Construction

Primary TypeBeam tetrode / beam power
EnvelopeCeramic-Metal
Sections1

Filament / Heater

Heater NotesMinimum heating time: 60 seconds

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage2200 V

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Linear RF Power Amplifier SSB (Two-Tone)1500 V—380012160 mA
RF Power Amplifier Class C Telegraphy (470 Mc)1500 V———300 mA

Application Notes

For CCS operation at frequencies up to 500 Mc. Useful for single-sideband suppressed-carrier service and RF power amplification.

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    Plate Dissipation150 W
    Grid 2 Voltage400 V
    Grid 1 Voltage-100 V
    Cathode Current300 mA
    H-C Voltage150 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Forced-air cooled
    • Ceramic-metal seals
    • Coaxial-electrode structure
    • Integral radiator