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3BC5

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3BC5 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Pentode). Recorded specifications: brand Sylvania, construction Pentode, socket Miniature 7-pin (B7G), maximum plate voltage 300 V, and maximum plate dissipation 2 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandSylvania
ClassPentode
BaseMiniature 7-pin (B7G)
Filament3.15 V @ 600 mA

Construction

Primary TypePentode
EnvelopeT5 1/2
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

Warm-up Time11s
Heater NotesControlled heater warm-up time for series string operation

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Class A Amplifier - Pentode Connected100 V4900600000—4.7 mA
Class A Amplifier - Pentode Connected125 V6100500000—8 mA
Class A Amplifier - Pentode Connected250 V5700800000—

Datasheets

Datasheet: 3BC5.pdf

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

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    Plate Voltage300 V
    Plate Dissipation2 W
    Grid 2 Voltage300 V
    H-C Voltage200 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Miniature high transconductance sharp cutoff pentode
    • Designed for IF amplifiers
    • Controlled heater warm-up time
    7.5 mA
    Triode Connected250 V44009000406 mA