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KF 4 vacuum tube outline illustration

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KF 4

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KF 4 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: HF Pentode). Recorded specifications: brand Philips Miniwatt, construction Pentode, socket Side-contact (P-base), maximum plate voltage 150 V, and maximum plate dissipation 0.5 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandPhilips Miniwatt
ClassHF Pentode
BaseSide-contact (P-base)

Construction

Primary TypePentode
EnvelopeMetallized
Sections1

Filament / Heater

MaterialThoriated Tungsten

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage150 V

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
HF/MF Amplifier90 V70013000009001.2 mA
HF/MF Amplifier135 V80010000008002.6 mA

Application Notes

Specifically designed for battery-operated 2-volt receivers. Suitable for HF or MF amplification, detection, or resistance-coupled LF amplification. The suppressor grid (g3) is brought out to a separate contact for direct grounding, which improves performance on shortwave frequencies.

Datasheets

Datasheet: KF4.pdf

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

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    Plate Dissipation0.5 W
    Grid 2 Voltage150 V
    Grid 1 Voltage-0.2 V
    Cathode Current5 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Fixed slope
    • Directly heated
    • Metallized bulb
    • Reduced microphony
    • Standard P base