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3BU8A

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3BU8A is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Receiving Tube). Recorded specifications: brand JEDEC, construction Pentode, socket Noval (B9A), maximum plate voltage 300 V, and maximum plate dissipation 1.1 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandJEDEC
ClassReceiving Tube
BaseNoval (B9A)
Filament3.15 V @ 600 mA

Construction

Primary TypePentode
EnvelopeT-6 1/2 Glass
Sections2

Filament / Heater

Heater NotesControlled heater warm-up time for series string operation

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage300 V

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Each Section Separately100 V1500———
Grid 3 Characteristics100 V180———

Application Notes

Intended for use as a combined sync separator-clipper and AGC tube in television receivers.

Datasheets

Datasheet: 3BU8A.pdf

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

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    Plate Dissipation1.1 W
    Grid 2 Voltage150 V
    Grid 1 Voltage-50 V
    Cathode Current12 mA
    H-C Voltage200 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Separate plates and G3
    • Common screen, G1 and cathode
    • High positive G3 current in region below 50V
    • Unilaterally interchangeable with 3BU8