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5903

High-perveance double diode for detector applications in low-current series-string equipment, using an unusual 26.5 V, 75 mA heater.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
8DJ
Socket code
SUBMINIATURE8
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
26.5 V / 75 mA

Description

High-perveance double diode with separate cathodes and a 26.5-volt heater for detector applications.

Socket description

Subminiature 8-lead base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
8DJ
Socket code
SUBMINIATURE8
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
26.5 V
Nominal heater current
75 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

8DJ - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN12PBP — Plate (Anode)

Original EIA label 2P; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8DJ

PIN22KBK — Cathode

Original EIA label 2K; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8DJ

PIN3H—H — Heater

Original EIA label H; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8DJ

PIN4SHASH — Internal Shield

Original EIA label SH; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8DJ

PIN51PAP — Plate (Anode)

Original EIA label 1P; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8DJ

PIN6H—H — Heater

Original EIA label H; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8DJ

PIN71KAK — Cathode

Original EIA label 1K; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 8DJ

Section ratings

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Rectifier peak inverse voltage
460 V
Rectifier nominal output current
10 mA
Rectifier peak forward current
60 mA
Rectifier forward voltage drop
4.5 V

Two electrically identical diode sections; one representative section emitted under identical-section compression.

Section 2

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Second physical diode section added in approved section-structure reconciliation.

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

Other

  • Peak inverse plate voltage

    460 V

    Each diode

  • Steady state peak plate current

    60 mA

    Each diode

  • Transient peak plate current

    350 mA

    Each diode

Data set 02

195X General Electric Essential Characteristics

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Diode

Other

  • Maximum DC Output Current Per Plate

    10 mA

    FullWave

  • Maximum Peak Inverse Voltage

    460 V

    FullWave

  • RMS Supply Voltage Per Plate

    150 V

    FullWave

  • Maximum Peak Current Per Plate

    60 mA

    FullWave

Characteristic

  • Forward Voltage Drop

    4.5 V

    FullWave

  • Forward Voltage Drop Test Current

    18 mA

    FullWave