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6437

Cold-cathode corona-discharge regulator for high-voltage, low-current stabilization and reference service in instrumentation and specialized electronic supplies.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
-

Description

Cold-cathode corona-discharge subminiature voltage regulator maintaining approximately 700 V over a very low-current operating range.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
-
Nominal heater current
-
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

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Voltage Regulator

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Regulator voltage
700 V
Regulator minimum current
0.005 mA
Regulator maximum current
0.125 mA
Regulator starting voltage
800 V
Regulator maintaining voltage
700 V

Published ratings and characteristics promoted where clearly stated; identical repeated sections compressed 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

1938 Raytheon

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Voltage Regulator

Characteristics

  • Maintaining or operating voltage

    700 V

    Published nominal tube drop/operating voltage

  • Operating current

    0.005 mA to 0.125 mA

    Published operating-current range

  • Starting or minimum supply voltage

    800 V

    Published starting/minimum supply value