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3B/505E vacuum tube outline illustration

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3B/505E

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3B/505E is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: R.F. Triode). Recorded specifications: brand STC, construction Triode, socket Special / none, maximum plate voltage 1500 V, and maximum plate dissipation 50 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandSTC
ClassR.F. Triode
BaseSpecial / none

Construction

Primary TypeTriode
EnvelopeGlass
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

MaterialThoriated tungsten

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage1500 V

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Static Characteristics500 V37501200045100 mA
Class B Telephony (Modulated Carrier)1500 V———50 mA
Class C Power Amplifier (Anode Modulated)1250 V———

Application Notes

The valve should be operated in a vertical position and a free circulation of air must be provided to ensure adequate cooling of the bulb.

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    Plate Dissipation50 W
    Cathode Current120 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Thoriated tungsten filament
    • High frequency operation up to 250 Mc/s
    • Natural cooling
    100 mA
    Class C Power Amplifier or Oscillator (Unmodulated)1500 V———100 mA