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4242-A vacuum tube outline illustration

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4242-A

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4242-A is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Triode). Recorded specifications: brand Standard Valves, construction Triode, socket 4-pin, maximum plate voltage 1250 V, and maximum plate dissipation 85 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandStandard Valves
ClassTriode
Base4-pin

Construction

Primary TypeTriode
EnvelopeHard glass bulb
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

MaterialThoriated tungsten

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage1250 V
Plate Dissipation85 W
Cathode Current150 mA

Audio Performance

Power Output18 W
Key Features
  • Molybdenum anode
  • Hard glass bulb
  • Constant voltage filament type

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Class A AF Amp and Modulator1250 V420031001360 mA
Class A AF Amp and Modulator (Alt)1000 V420031001375 mA
Class B AF Amp and Modulator (2 valves)1250 V———150 mA
Class C Telegraphy1250 V———150 mA

Application Notes

Valve should be mounted so that the plane of the filament is vertical.

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