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HK-57 vacuum tube outline illustration

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HK-57

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HK-57 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Beam Pentode). Recorded specifications: brand Heintz and Kaufman, construction Beam tetrode / beam power, base Enclosed Cylindrical Tantalum, socket Special / none, maximum plate voltage 3000 V, and maximum plate dissipation 50 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandHeintz and Kaufman
ClassBeam Pentode
BaseSpecial / none

Construction

Primary TypeBeam tetrode / beam power
EnvelopeNonex Glass
Base MaterialEnclosed Cylindrical Tantalum
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

MaterialThoriated Tungsten

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Radio Frequency Power Amplifier Class C Unmodulated3000 V———100 mA
Radio Frequency Power Amplifier Class C Unmodulated2000 V———110 mA
Radio Frequency Power Amplifier Class C Plate Modulated2500 V——

Application Notes

The HK-57 is capable of very high frequency operation and does not require neutralization. It has very low driving power requirements and can withstand large momentary overloads due to tantalum construction.

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    Plate Voltage3000 V
    Plate Dissipation50 W
    Grid 2 Voltage500 V
    Grid 1 Voltage-400 V
    Cathode Current150 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Radiation cooled
    • Very high frequency performance
    • Tantalum plate and grid elements
    • No neutralization required
    • High mutual conductance
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    96 mA