12P17L curves and Spice model

A great russian pentode valve similar to 4P1L, but with indirectly heated cathode. You can check the valve specifications here.

I tested transconductance in left-handed triode mode: Gm=9.6mA/V @ Va=150V, Ia=50mA , Vg=-5.6V.

Here are the curves for this valve:

12P17L triode curves

For the ones who want to test the SPICE model here is my take on it:

You can try the model and please let me know your results! You can always email me

Author: Ale Moglia

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