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5BE8

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5BE8 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Medium-Mu Triode—Sharp-Cutoff Pentode). Recorded specifications: brand RCA, year 1959, construction Multi-section, socket Noval (B9A), maximum plate voltage 300 V, and maximum plate dissipation 2.8 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandRCA
ClassMedium-Mu Triode—Sharp-Cutoff Pentode
BaseNoval (B9A)
Filament4.7 V @ 600 mA

Construction

Primary TypeMulti-section
EnvelopeT6-1/2
Sections2

Filament / Heater

Warm-up Time11s
Heater NotesSeries heater-string arrangement

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Triode Unit150 V850050004018 mA
Pentode Unit250 V5200400000—10 mA

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    Plate Voltage300 V
    Plate Dissipation2.8 W
    Grid 2 Voltage300 V
    H-C Voltage200 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Series heater-string arrangement
    • Internal shield