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13DE7

Dissimilar dual triode for television vertical-deflection oscillator and amplifier service. A higher-mu section supplies oscillator/voltage-gain duty while the low-mu 7 W section provides the high-current vertical-output function.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
9HF
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
13 V / 450 mA

Description

Dissimilar dual triode for combined television vertical-deflection oscillator and amplifier service.

Socket description

Small-button Noval 9-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
9HF
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
13 V
Nominal heater current
450 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

9HF - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN1Base PinBP — Plate (Anode)

Literal label 2P; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed p132, 9HF

PIN2Base PinBG1 — Control Grid

Literal label 2G1; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed p132, 9HF

PIN3Base PinBG3 — Suppressor Grid

Literal label 2G3; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed p132, 9HF

PIN4Base Pin—H — Heater

Literal label H; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed p132, 9HF

PIN5Base Pin—H — Heater

Literal label H; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed p132, 9HF

PIN6Base PinAP — Plate (Anode)

Literal label 1P; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed p132, 9HF

PIN7Base PinAG1 — Control Grid

Literal label 1G1; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed p132, 9HF

PIN8Base PinAK — Cathode

Literal label 1K; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed p132, 9HF

PIN9Base PinBK — Cathode

Literal label 2K; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections printed p132, 9HF

Section ratings

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
8750 Ω
Transconductance
0.002 S
Amplification factor
17.5
Max plate voltage
330 V
Max plate dissipation
1.5 W
Max cathode current
22 mA
Rectifier warm-up time
11 s

Published promoted fields populated semantically; identical repeated sections compressed.

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
925 Ω
Transconductance
0.0065 S
Amplification factor
6
Max plate voltage
275 V
Max plate dissipation
7 W
Max cathode current
50 mA
Rectifier warm-up time
11 s

Published promoted fields populated semantically; identical repeated sections compressed.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

1950 Sylvania

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Peak Negative Pulse Grid Voltage

    400 V

    Oscillator section

SECTION 2

Triode

Other

  • Peak Positive Pulse Plate Voltage

    1500 V

    Amplifier section; absolute maximum

  • Peak Negative Pulse Grid Voltage

    250 V

    Amplifier section

Data set 02

1961 Tung Sol

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 2

Triode

Characteristic

  • Section2Transconductance

    6500 uS

    Section2

Data set 03

1966 Tung Sol Electronic Tubes 3 of 4

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Typical plate voltage

    250 V

    VerticalDeflection

  • Typical plate current

    5.5 mA

    VerticalDeflection

  • Maximum peak cathode current

    77 mA

    VerticalDeflection

  • Maximum plate voltage

    330 V

    PromotedValue

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    1.5 W

    PromotedValue

  • Maximum cathode current

    22 mA

    PromotedValue

Characteristics

  • Plate resistance

    8750 ohm

    PromotedValue

  • Transconductance

    0.002 A/V

    PromotedValue

  • Amplification factor

    17.5

    PromotedValue

SECTION 2

Triode

Other

  • Typical plate voltage

    150 V

    VerticalDeflection

  • Typical plate current

    35 mA

    VerticalDeflection

  • Maximum peak cathode current

    175 mA

    VerticalDeflection

  • Maximum peak positive pulse plate voltage

    1500 V

    VerticalDeflection

  • Maximum plate voltage

    275 V

    PromotedValue

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    7 W

    PromotedValue

  • Maximum cathode current

    50 mA

    PromotedValue

Characteristics

  • Plate resistance

    925 ohm

    PromotedValue

  • Transconductance

    0.0065 A/V

    PromotedValue

  • Amplification factor

    6

    PromotedValue

Data set 04

1971 RCA HB3 Binder 5 of 7

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Plate voltage

    250 V

    TVVerticalDeflection Inherited from explicitly referenced 6DE7.

  • Grid voltage

    -11 V

    TVVerticalDeflection Inherited from explicitly referenced 6DE7.

  • Plate current

    5.5 mA

    TVVerticalDeflection Inherited from explicitly referenced 6DE7.

Capacitance

  • Grid-to-plate capacitance

    4 pF

    Inherited from explicitly referenced 6DE7.

  • Input capacitance

    2.2 pF

    Inherited from explicitly referenced 6DE7.

  • Output capacitance

    0.52 pF

    Inherited from explicitly referenced 6DE7.

SECTION 2

Triode

Other

  • Plate voltage

    150 V

    TVVerticalDeflection Inherited from explicitly referenced 6DE7.

  • Grid voltage

    -17.5 V

    TVVerticalDeflection Inherited from explicitly referenced 6DE7.

  • Plate current

    35 mA

    TVVerticalDeflection Inherited from explicitly referenced 6DE7.

Capacitance

  • Grid-to-plate capacitance

    8.5 pF

    Inherited from explicitly referenced 6DE7.

  • Input capacitance

    5.5 pF

    Inherited from explicitly referenced 6DE7.

  • Output capacitance

    1 pF

    Inherited from explicitly referenced 6DE7.

Data set 05

1975 RCA RC30

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristic

  • Heater Warm-up Time (Average) —

    11 s

    Characteristic;PublishedValue1

  • Heater Warm-up Time (Average) —

    11 s

    Characteristic;PublishedValue2

  • Peak value

    200 V

    Characteristic;PublishedValue1

  • Peak value

    200 V

    Characteristic;PublishedValue2

  • Peak value

    200 V

    Characteristic;PublishedValue3

  • Average value

    100 V

    Characteristic;PublishedValue1

  • Average value

    100 V

    Characteristic;PublishedValue2

  • Average value

    100 V

    Characteristic;PublishedValue3

  • Plate Voltage

    250 V

    Characteristic;PublishedValue1

  • Plate Voltage

    150 V

    Characteristic;PublishedValue2

  • Grid Voltage

    -11 V

    Characteristic;PublishedValue1

  • Grid Voltage

    -17.5 V

    Characteristic;PublishedValue2

  • Plate Resistance (Approx.)

    8750 ohm

    Characteristic;PublishedValue1

  • Plate Resistance (Approx.)

    925 ohm

    Characteristic;PublishedValue2

  • Transconductance

    2000 uS

    Characteristic;PublishedValue1

  • Transconductance

    6500 uS

    Characteristic;PublishedValue2

  • Plate Current

    5.5 mA

    Characteristic;PublishedValue1

  • Plate Current

    35 mA

    Characteristic;PublishedValue2

  • Plate Current for grid voltage of

    24 V

    Characteristic;PublishedValue1

  • Plate Current for grid voltage of

    -20 V

    Characteristic;PublishedValue2

  • — —

    10 mA

    Characteristic

  • Grid Voltage (Approx.) for plate current of

    10 uA

    Characteristic

  • Grid Voltage (Approx.) for plate current of

    50 V

    Characteristic

  • Plate Resistance

    8750 ohm

    Section1

  • Transconductance

    2000 uS

    Section1

  • Amplification Factor

    17.5

    Section1

Capacitance

  • Grid to Plate

    4 pF

    Capacitance;PublishedValue1

  • Grid to Plate

    8.5 pF

    Capacitance;PublishedValue2

  • Plate to Cathode and Heater

    0.52 pF

    Capacitance;PublishedValue1

  • Plate to Cathode and Heater

    1 pF

    Capacitance;PublishedValue2

Other

  • DC Plate Voltage

    330 V

    MaximumRating;PublishedValue1

  • DC Plate Voltage

    275 V

    MaximumRating;PublishedValue2

  • Peak Positive-Pulse Plate Voltage* —

    1500 V

    MaximumRating

  • Peak Negative-Pulse Grid Voltage

    400 V

    MaximumRating;PublishedValue1

  • Peak Negative-Pulse Grid Voltage

    250 V

    MaximumRating;PublishedValue2

  • Peak Cathode Current "

    175 mA

    MaximumRating

  • Average Cathode Current

    22 mA

    MaximumRating;PublishedValue1

  • Average Cathode Current

    60 mA

    MaximumRating;PublishedValue2

  • Plate Dissipation

    1.6 W

    MaximumRating;PublishedValue1

  • Plate Dissipation

    7 W

    MaximumRating;PublishedValue2

  • For grid-resistor bias or cathode-bias operation

    2.2 megohm

    MaximumCircuitValue;PublishedValue1

  • For grid-resistor bias or cathode-bias operation

    2.2 megohm

    MaximumCircuitValue;PublishedValue2

  • PLATE

    92 V

    MaximumCircuitValue

  • Maximum Plate Voltage

    330 V

    Section1

  • Maximum Plate Dissipation

    1.6 W

    Section1

  • Maximum Cathode Current

    22 mA

    Section1

SECTION 2

Triode

Other

  • Maximum Plate Voltage

    275 V

    Section2

  • Maximum Plate Dissipation

    7 W

    Section2

  • Maximum Cathode Current

    175 mA

    Section2

Characteristic

  • Plate Resistance

    925 ohm

    Section2

  • Transconductance

    6500 uS

    Section2

  • Amplification Factor

    6

    Section2