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R.F. VARIABLE MU PENTODE

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R.F. VARIABLE MU PENTODE is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: RF Pentode). Recorded specifications: brand BRIMAR, construction Pentode, socket 5-pin, and maximum plate voltage 250 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandBRIMAR
ClassRF Pentode
Base5-pin
Filament4 V @ 1000 mA

Construction

Primary TypePentode
EnvelopeGlass
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

Heater Notes4.0 volts +/- 5%

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage250 V

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Minimum Bias200 V4250———
Cut-off / High Bias200 V100———

Application Notes

Particularly suitable for use in receivers employing automatic volume control (AVC). Eliminates cross modulation and modulation distortion.

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    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Indirectly heated
    • Variable mu characteristic
    • High mutual conductance
    • Low anode grid leakage capacity