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Diode (NOT rectifier) ·Diode-Diode

2EN5

Double diode for detector, discriminator, and general signal-rectifier service, with paired thermionic sections for balanced or complementary functions.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater
2.1 V / 450 mA

Description

Double diode for detector/rectifier service.

Socket description

Miniature 7-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

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

Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max cathode current
5 mA
Rectifier forward voltage drop
5 V

Representative row for two identical diode sections.

Section 2

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max cathode current
5 mA

Promoted ratings/characteristics from the supplied Sylvania 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

Diode

Characteristic

  • HeaterOrFilamentVoltage

    2.1 V

  • HeaterOrFilamentCurrent

    450 mA

  • Forward Voltage Drop

    5 V

    DiodeCurrent=20mA

SECTION 2

Diode

Characteristic

  • Forward Voltage Drop

    5 V

    DiodeCurrent=20mA

Data set 02

1961 Tung Sol

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Diode

Capacitance

  • Diode Input Capacitance

    2.7 pF

    EachUnit;WithoutShield

Other

  • MaximumDiodeCurrentContinuous

    5 mA

    EachPlate

  • Heater Warmup Time

    11 s

Data set 03

1966 Tung Sol Electronic Tubes 1 of 4

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Diode

Other

  • HEATER VOLTAGE

    2.1 V

    Maximum Ratings | HEATER VOLTAGE 2.1 VOLTS

  • HEATER WARM- UP TIME (APPROX.) *

    11 s

    Maximum Ratings | HEATER WARM- UP TIME (APPROX.) * 11.0 SECONDS

  • HEATER VOLTAGE Z

    1 V

    Maximum Ratings | HEATER VOLTAGE Z.1 VOLTS

  • DIODE VOLTAGE DROP (APPROX.) FOR Ib

    20 mA

    Maximum Ratings | DIODE VOLTAGE DROP (APPROX.) FOR Ib 20 MA.(E A.PLATE) 5.O VOLTS