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W17 vacuum tube outline illustration

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W17

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W17 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Variable-Mu R.F. Pentode). Recorded specifications: brand Marconi, year 1951, construction Pentode, socket Miniature 7-pin (B7G), and maximum plate voltage 90 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandMarconi
ClassVariable-Mu R.F. Pentode
BaseMiniature 7-pin (B7G)

Construction

Primary TypePentode
EnvelopeTubular
Sections1

Filament / Heater

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage90 V
Grid 2 Voltage67.5 V

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Condition 145 V———1.7 mA
Condition 267.5 V———3.4 mA
Condition 390 V———1.8 mA

Application Notes

The screen grid may be supplied from a 90 volt source via a series resistor but the screen grid voltage must not exceed 67.5 at zero control grid voltage. Internal screen is connected to pins 1 and 5.

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    Cathode Current
    5.5 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Miniature
    • Variable-Mu
    • Directly Heated
    Condition 490 V1050500000—3.5 mA