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Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode) ·Heptode-Triode

7D7

Receiver oscillator-converter combining local oscillation and signal mixing for superheterodyne frequency conversion. Its multi-grid structure integrates the front-end frequency-changing functions in one envelope.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
B8G
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
7 V / 480 mA

Description

A triode-hexode converter combining an oscillator triode and a hexode mixer section for frequency conversion.

Socket description

Loctal 8-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B8G
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
7 V
Nominal heater current
480 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

Heptode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
1500000 Ω
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max screen voltage
100 V

Hexode converter section; conversion conductance 275 umhos.

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
10500 Ω
Amplification factor
17.5
Max plate voltage
150 V

Oscillator triode section.

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

Heptode

Other

  • HeaterVoltageNominal

    7 V

    Nominal

  • HeaterCurrentNominal

    480 mA

    Nominal

Characteristic

  • Conversion Conductance

    275 uS

    Converter