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3BY7

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3BY7 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: R.F. pentode with variable transconductance). Recorded specifications: brand Rogers Electronic Tubes & Components, construction Pentode, base Glass, socket Noval (B9A), maximum plate voltage 250 V, and maximum plate dissipation 2.5 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandRogers Electronic Tubes & Components
ClassR.F. pentode with variable transconductance
BaseNoval (B9A)
Filament3.4 V @ 600 mA

Construction

Primary TypePentode
EnvelopeT6 1/2
Base MaterialGlass
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage250 V

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Typical Operation 1100 V5000250000—5.5 mA
Typical Operation 2173.5 V5990300000—5.7 mA
Typical Operation 3200 V6100350000—11.4 mA

Application Notes

When used at or near maximum ratings, it is advisable to keep Grid 1 circuit resistance as low as possible.

Datasheets

Datasheet: 3BY7.pdf

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

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    Plate Dissipation
    2.5 W
    Grid 2 Voltage250 V
    Cathode Current15 mA
    H-C Voltage150 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Variable transconductance
    • Wide-band amplifier
    • Unipotential cathode
    Typical Operation 4250 V6000600000—10 mA