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Diode (NOT rectifier) ·Diode

56001

Directly heated saturated diode designed for stabilizing circuits, using controlled saturated-emission characteristics as an electronic reference or control element.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
RIMLOCK
Socket code
-
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
4.6 V / 155 mA

Description

Directly heated saturated diode intended for stabilizing circuits. Published data were interpreted from the complete supplied Philips datasheet, including ratings, characteristics, operating conditions, and construction notes.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
RIMLOCK
Socket code
-
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
4.6 V
Nominal heater current
155 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

RIMLOCK - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
300 V
Max cathode current
0.4 mA

Saturated diode; published electrode-voltage/current limits promoted where applicable.

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

1999 Philips 0-D

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Diode

Other

  • Maximum anode supply voltage

    500 V

  • Maximum anode voltage

    300 V

  • Minimum anode voltage under saturation

    50 V

  • Maximum anode current

    400 uA

  • Maximum peak anode current

    750 uA

    PulseDuration<=0.2s

Characteristics

  • Typical anode voltage

    250 V

  • Typical anode current

    150 uA

  • Current sensitivity

    280 uA/V

  • Life expectancy

    5000 h