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Voltage - Dual Triode (dissimilar) ·Triode-Triode

4HC7

Dissimilar dual triode designed for television control functions, with one section used as a sync clipper and the other as a gated automatic-gain-control amplifier.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
B12C
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
4.2 V / 600 mA

Description

Dissimilar dual triode for television sync-clipper and gated-AGC amplifier service.

Socket description

Duodecar 12-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B12C
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
4.2 V
Nominal heater current
600 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

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
5200 Ω
Transconductance
0.0044 S
Amplification factor
23
Max plate voltage
330 V
Max plate dissipation
3 W

Dissimilar dual triode for television sync-clipper and gated-AGC amplifier service.

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
53000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0019 S
Amplification factor
100
Max plate voltage
330 V
Max plate dissipation
1.2 W

Dissimilar dual triode for television sync-clipper and gated-AGC amplifier service.

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

1961 Tung Sol

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Service

    Sync clipper

SECTION 2

Triode

Other

  • Service

    Gated AGC amplifier

Data set 02

1966 Tung Sol Electronic Tubes 1 of 4

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • PLATE VOLTAGE

    330 V

    Maximum Ratings | PLATE VOLTAGE 330 330 VOLTS

  • NEGATIVE DC GRID VOLTAGE

    100 V

    Maximum Ratings | NEGATIVE DC GRID VOLTAGE 100 100 VOLTS

  • POSITIVE DC GRID VOLTAGE

    0 V

    Maximum Ratings | POSITIVE DC GRID VOLTAGE 0 0 VOLTS

  • POSITIVE TRANSIENT GRID VOLTAGE

    60 V

    Maximum Ratings | POSITIVE TRANSIENT GRID VOLTAGE 60 VOLTS

  • PLATE DISSIPATION

    1.2 W

    Maximum Ratings | PLATE DISSIPATION 3 1.2 WATTS

  • GRID CIRCUIT RESISTANCE

    5 Mohm

    Maximum Ratings | GRID CIRCUIT RESISTANCE 5.0 5.0 MEGOHMS

  • PLATE VOLTAGE

    150 V

    Maximum Ratings | PLATE VOLTAGE 150 150 VOLTS

  • GRID VOLTAGE

    -1 V

    Maximum Ratings | GRID VOLTAGE -1 -1 VOLTS

  • PLATE CURRENT

    1 mA

    Maximum Ratings | PLATE CURRENT 18 1.0 MA

  • TRANSCONDUCTANCE

    1900 ΜMHOS

    Maximum Ratings | TRANSCONDUCTANCE 4400 1900 µMHOS

  • PLATE RESISTANCE (APP ROX. )

    53 ohm

    Maximum Ratings | PLATE RESISTANCE (APP ROX. ) 5.200 53.000 OHMS

  • GRID VOLTAGE FOR

    -2.2 V

    Maximum Ratings | GRID VOLTAGE FOR 1 6 = 10 µ4( APPRO X. ) -13 -2.2 VOLTS