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EL506

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EL506 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Power Pentode). Recorded specifications: brand Brimar, construction Pentode, socket Magnoval, maximum plate voltage 550 V, and maximum plate dissipation 19 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandBrimar
ClassPower Pentode
BaseMagnoval
Filament6.3 V @ 800 mA

Construction

Primary TypePentode
EnvelopeGlass
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage550 V
Plate Dissipation19 W

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Class A Single-ended300 V1020025000—60 mA
Class AB1 Push-Pull (Fixed Bias)300 V———86 mA
Class AB1 Push-Pull (Fixed Bias)450 V———

Application Notes

The control grid voltage should be adjusted in each case to give Ia(o) = 60 mA when other voltages are at their nominal values.

Datasheets

Datasheet: EL506.pdf

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

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    Grid 2 Voltage
    440 V
    Cathode Current85 mA
    H-C Voltage200 V

    Audio Performance

    Typical THD2.5%
    Power Output23 W
    Key Features
    • Preliminary Data
    • High-fidelity output stage intended
    66 mA