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E34L

Power Pentode

The E34L is a power pentode designed for use in audio frequency power amplifiers. The E34L is similar to the EL34. It offers increased transconductance and higher perveance. This allows more power output, while maintaining low bias and drive requirements.

 

General Data

Heater Characteristics

          Heater voltage..........................6.3 ac or dc
          Heater current..........................1.5 amps

Direct Interelectrode Capacitances

          Grid 1 to anode.........................1.1 pf
          Grid 1 to H,K,G2,G3,A...................15.2 pf
          Anode to H,K,G2,G3,G1...................8.4 pf

Mechanical Data

          Mounting position.......................Any
          Overall length..........................4.375" (max)
          Seated height...........................3.75" (max)
          Diameter................................1.25" (avg)
          Base....................................Octal
 
Pin Arrangement

                                  Pin 1...Grid 3
                                  Pin 2...Heater
                                  Pin 3...Anode
                                  Pin 4...Grid 2
                                  Pin 5...Grid 1
                                  Pin 6...No connection
                                  Pin 7...Heater
                                  Pin 8...Cathode

Absolute Maximum Ratings

          Anode voltage...........................850
          Anode dissipation.......................25 watts
          Grid 2 voltage..........................500
          Grid 2 dissipation......................8 watts
          Cathode current.........................150 milliamps
          Heater to cathode.......................100 volts
          Maximum grid 1 resistance...............270,000 ohms

Typical Characteristics

          Anode voltage...........................250
          Grid 3 voltage..........................Connected to cathode
          Grid 2 voltage..........................250
          Grid 1 voltage..........................-12.2
          Anode current...........................115 milliamps
          Screen current..........................15.5 milliamps
          Transconductance(Gm)....................13250 micromhos
          Anode resistance........................10,000 ohms

Typical Operation

Audio Frequency Power Amplifier
Push-Pull Class AB1  Fixed Bias
Values are for Two Tubes
          Anode voltage...........................500
          Grid 2 voltage..........................300
          Grid 1 voltage..........................-30
          Zero signal anode current...............80 milliamps
          Maximum signal anode current............240 milliamps
          Zero signal grid 2 current..............20 milliamps
          Maximum signal grid 2 current...........52 milliamps
          Peak grid 1 voltage.....................30
          Zero signal anode dissipation...........40 watts
          Maximum signal anode dissipation........40 watts
          Maximum signal grid 2 input.............15 watts
          Effective load..........................4,500 ohms
          Power output............................80 watts