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2DY4A

A-series high-efficiency strap-frame-grid UHF oscillator triode, designed for low heater power, long life, and high stability.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
7DK
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater
2.05 V / 450 mA

Description

High-efficiency high-gm medium-mu strap-frame-grid UHF oscillator triode; A-series version of the DY4 family with a different bulb size.

Socket description

Miniature 7-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
7DK
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater voltage
2.05 V
Nominal heater current
450 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

7DK - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN1PAP — Plate (Anode)

Source-transcribed; independent manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 7DK

PIN2G1AG1 — Control Grid

Source-transcribed; independent manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 7DK

PIN3H—H — Heater

Source-transcribed; independent manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 7DK

PIN4H—H — Heater

Source-transcribed; independent manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 7DK

PIN5KAK — Cathode

Chart transcription; independent verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 7DK

PIN6G1AG1 — Control Grid

Chart transcription; independent verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 7DK

PIN7PAP — Plate (Anode)

Chart transcription; independent verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 7DK

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.011 S
Amplification factor
28
Max plate voltage
135 V
Max plate dissipation
1.5 W
Max cathode current
20 mA

Published ratings and characteristics promoted from the approved source.

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

  • Grid Current

    2 mA

  • Oscillator Plate Supply Voltage

    135 V

    960 MHz

  • Oscillator Plate Current

    11.5 mA

    960 MHz

Characteristic

  • Plate Current

    10.4 mA

    Class A1 at 90 V

Capacitance

  • Grid-to-Plate Capacitance

    2 pF

    Shielded