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RL40A

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RL40A is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Output Pentode). Recorded specifications: brand TESLA, construction Pentode, socket 8-pin, maximum plate voltage 1000 V, and maximum plate dissipation 40 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandTESLA
ClassOutput Pentode
Base8-pin
Filament12.6 V @ 765 mA

Construction

Primary TypePentode
EnvelopeGlass
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

Warm-up Time3s
Heater NotesIndirectly heated oxide cathode

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Pentode1000 V5000——70 mA
RF Amplifier Class B1000 V———120 mA

Application Notes

The RL40A tube is a power pentode with a maximum plate dissipation of 40W. It is designed to be inserted into a special shield that is part of the socket during operation.

Datasheets

Datasheet: RL40A.pdf

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

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    Plate Voltage1000 V
    Plate Dissipation40 W
    Grid 2 Voltage250 V
    Grid 1 Voltage-300 V
    Cathode Current230 mA
    H-C Voltage200 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • High frequency use up to 120 Mc/s
    • Used as RF amplifier, oscillator, or frequency multiplier
    • Used in pulse operation and sawtooth generators