Tibeliusgatan 7S-761 50 NORRTÄLJE
SWEDENLUNDAHL
TRANSFORMERS

PhoneFaxInternational+46 - 176 13930+46 - 176 13935

Domestic0176-13930
0176-13935

Tube Amplifier Output Transformers
LL1620 , LL1623, LL1627, LL9202
The LL1620, LL1623, LL1627 and LL9202 are output transformers for tube amplifiers. All transformers are based on the same
core size, winding structure and secondaries, but differ in number of turns (and thus impedance level) of primaries.
The transformers are highly sectioned with harmonically sized sections, which results in a minimum leakage inductance. This,
combined with a low capacitance coil winding technique results in a wide frequency range.
The transformers have a special audio C-core of our own production, which is gapped for desired DC current.
The transformers are of open frame type suitable for mounting inside an amplifier housing.
Physical dimensions, pin and mounting hole layout for LL1620, LL1627 (all dimensions in mm)
53
Primary connections
Secondary connections90            

4 x M4
Mounting holes
118
Bottom view      7885Physical dimensions, pin and mounting hole layout for LL1623, LL9202 (all dimensions in mm)
53

Primary connections

Secondary connections



90            

4 x M4
Mounting holes
118
Bottom view





78



85

R150220 PL

LL1620, LL1623, LL1627, LL9202-1-

Pin spacing module:
Weight:5.08 mm (0.2")
2.5 kgWinding schematics:
Coil 1







Coil 2« outerinner »« innerouter »The inner windings have a lower copper resistance due to smaller circumference

LL9202

LL1620

LL1623

LL16274 x 26.5 : 8 x 1

4 x 19.2 : 8 x 1

4 x 13.4 : 8 x 1

4 x 8.5 : 8 x 1

600  (4 • 150 )308  (4 • 77 )164 (4 • 41 )56( 4 •14  )Static resistance of eachsecondary (average)

0.4 

0.4 

0.4 

0.4 

Primary leakage inductance(all in series)

20 mH

11 mH

4.6 mH

1.9 mH

Max. recommended primary
DC current (heat dissip. 7W)

125 mA

150 mA

210 mA

350 mATurns ratio:
Static resistance of primary(all in series)

Max. primary signal voltage
r.m.s. at 30 Hz (all in series)

Push-PullSingle End

1180V

525V

Push-Pull Single End Push-Pull Single End Push-Pull Single End

860V

380V

610V

Isolation between primary and secondary windings / between windings and core:
LL9202 / PP
LL1620 / PP
LL1623 / PP
LL1627 / PP
Other sub-types available on request.

Standard types:

LL9202 / 50mA
LL1620 / 40 mA
LL1623 / 60 mA
LL1627 / 90 mA

LL9202 / 85mA
LL1620 / 60 mA
LL1623 / 90 mA
LL1627 / 140 mA

270V

380V

3 kV / 1.5 kV

LL1620 / 80 mA
LL1623 / 120 mA
LL1627 / 185 mA

Frequency response example:
The frequency response is dependent on transformer type and connection alternative.
For the LL1623 / 90 mA, connection alt. C, with
RSOURCE = 650 
RLOAD = 8 
you get:Frequency response
7 Hz - 25 kHz +/- 0.5 dB
Phase Shift@ 20 Hz2°@ 20 kHz
13.5°
Group delay ()@ 20 kHz2.2 µs

LL1620, LL1623, LL1627, LL9202-2-170VElectrical characteristics
Primary Load Impedance, Primary DC Current

Core Air-gap and Maximum Output Power

Secondary connection for 4/8/16 (See next page)
-/B/C
B/C/D
C/D/E

Core Airgap (Delta/2)
25 µ(Push-Pull)

Primary Load Impedance(transformer copper resistance included)

LL1627

2.3 k

1.2 k

0.65 k

LL1623

5.6 k

3.0 k

1.6 k

LL162011.5 k6.0 k

3.3 k

LL9202

23 k

11 k

6.5 k

All types

Output Power and Loss
62W
125W
250W
13W
25W
50W
0.2 dB
0.5 dB
0.8 dBPush-Pull
60 H
Push-Pull
150 HPush-Pull
300 H
Push-Pull
570 H

125 µ
190 µ
250 µ
(Single Ended)(Single Ended)(Single Ended)
DC current for 0.9 Tesla (rec. operating point)
Primary Inductance
90 mA
140 mA
185 mA
18 H
12 H
9H
60 mA
90 mA
120 mA
46 H
30 H
23 H
40 mA
60 mA
80 mA
90 H
60 H
45 H
50 mA / 225µ85 mA / 400µ
100 H
57 H

Max. Power, Push-Pull at 30 Hz
Max. Power, Single Ended at 30 Hz
Loss across transformer

Our recommendations on how to choose your tube output transformer:
Push-pull output stages:
All our push-pull output transformers have a 25 microns core air gap to allow for a small DC unbalance of your output circuits.
Step 1

Step 2

Footnote:

From your secondary load impedance (4, 8 or 16 ohms), we suggest a secondary connection alternative with 0.5 dBloss. This will give you a maximum power limit of 125W at 30 Hz, and a LF -1 dB point at 6.4 Hz for pentodes
and lower still for triodes.
If you require more headroom at low frequencies, the 0.8 dB loss alternative expands the LF limit one octave.
Your tube choice gives you a desired primary load impedance. Select the transformer type having a primary load
impedance which best matches the desired impedance.
The LL1623 (5.6 k plate-to-plate impedance) or the LL1620 (6.0 k plate-to-plate impedance) suits many tubes
like the 300B triode or the EL34 pentode. The 6C33 (low voltage, high current) requires a transformer LL1627
while high anode voltage tubes require the high impedance of the LL1620.
In class A push-pull, each tube will see a load impedance = 1/2 transformer primary load impedance.
In class B push-pull, each tube will see 1/4.

Single-end output stages:
The core of Single End output transformers have an airgap. The purpose of the airgap is to accept the DC current of the output
tube without saturating the core, leaving enough headroom for the sound signal. As a result of the airgap, the primary
inductance is lower for SE output transformers compared to P-P dittos. In addition, the inductance tends to vary with DC
current. For our high quality C- cores with carefully ground surfaces, the variation is within +7% of rated value.
Step 1
Step 2Step 3
Step 4
Step 5

We recommend that, given your secondary load impedance (4, 8 or 16 ohms), you select a secondary connection
alternative with 0.5 dB loss. This will give you a power limit of 25 W at 30 Hz. If you find that you require morebass headroom, select a secondary connection alternative with 0.8 dB loss.
From the tube load line you determine a primary load impedance. This results in a choice of transformer main type.
From the tube data sheet you also select your desired DC current. From the table above you select the transformersubtype (DC current) which best fits your needs. For many tubes such as the 300B and the EL34, the transformer
LL1623 / 90 mA is the ideal choice.
We define Power Low Frequency Limit, FPL, as the frequency where LP = RLOAD. (The reactive impedance ofthe transformer equals the primary load impedance). At FPL, the output power is reduced to 50%. For theLL1623 / 90 mA in a 0.5 dB loss connection, FPL = 16 Hz (RPRIMARY = 3.0 kohms and LP = 30H).
We define Response Low Frequency Limit, FRL as the frequency where a (small) output signal is reduced with-1 dB due to finite primary inductance. FRL =  / , if you solve  inLP = (RLOAD in parallell with RANODE).
For the LL1623 / 90 mA and a 300B triode, FRL = 7 Hz. (RANODE = 650 ohms, RPRIMARY = 3.0 kohms and LP =30H),

LL1620, LL1623, LL1627, LL9202-3-

Primary Connections
Indicates phase

LL1620, LL1627
Primary connection
for push-pull outputstageTubeAnodeV+123LL1620, LL1627
Primary connection
for single-endoutput stageTubeAnode45631

Tube Anode427586

LL1623 and LL9202 primaryconnection for single-ended output
stage

456

Tube Anode
788V+

Secondary connections
Indicates phase
11121314V+

Tube Anode1237

TubeAnode

LL1623 and LL9202 primary connection
for push-pull output stage

V+111213
1423
24
25
26

15
1617
18

1920
21
22

111213
1415
16
1718

23
34V 15V 240.5 325
26

1516171811121314192021221112131423
24
25
26

15
16
171815161718111213141516171811 V.05

5V
1C´E68 V

30V
61427586

Max secondary Voltage RMS @ 30 Hz
Push-Pull
Single EndedCopper resistanceWindings in series

192021
22

A

3

LL1620, LL1623, LL1627, LL9202
-4-

1920
21
22

B22 V


2310V 24
225
26

D44 V
0.8

F88 V

1920212220V
423242526

192021222340V 24
8 2526