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CK1054

Directly heated subminiature thyratron for self-quenching super-regenerative detection and remote-control relay service around 27.225 MHz.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
SUBMINIATURE8
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
1.4 V / 50 mA

Description

Directly heated subminiature three-element thyratron for self-quenching super-regenerative detector and remote-control relay service at 27.225 MHz.

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
-
Socket code
SUBMINIATURE8
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
1.4 V
Nominal heater current
50 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

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Thyratron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
45 V
Max cathode current
0.7 mA

Published ratings and characteristics promoted where clearly stated.

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

Thyratron

Characteristics

  • Heater or filament voltage

    1.4 V

    Published nominal value

  • Heater or filament current

    50 mA

    Published nominal value