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838

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838 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Power Triode). Recorded specifications: brand General Electric, construction Triode, base Metal shell, socket Special / none, maximum plate voltage 1500 V, and maximum plate dissipation 125 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandGeneral Electric
ClassPower Triode
BaseSpecial / none

Construction

Primary TypeTriode
EnvelopeGlass
Base MaterialMetal shell
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

MaterialThoriated Tungsten

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Class B Audio Frequency Power Amplifier1250 V3900200007890 mA
Class B Radio Frequency Power Amplifier (Carrier)1500 V———132 mA

Application Notes

All apparatus should be arranged to allow free circulation of air around the Pliotron. The bulb becomes very hot during operation. For metal base, the metal shell must not be connected to any part of the circuit. Return leads should be connected to the center tap of the filament-transformer secondary. To prevent parasitic oscillations, a noninductive resistance of 10 to 100 ohms should be placed in series with each control-grid lead.

Datasheets

Datasheet: 838.pdf

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

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    Plate Voltage1500 V
    Plate Dissipation125 W
    Cathode Current175 mA

    Audio Performance

    Power Output250 W
    Key Features
    • Thoriated-tungsten filament
    • Air cooling
    • High amplification factor
    • Zero-bias Class B operation