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CK1055

Subminiature low-current Raytheon cold-cathode regulator providing approximately 150 V while drawing only tens to hundreds of microamperes.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
SUBMINIATURE8
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
-

Description

Cold-cathode gas-filled subminiature voltage regulator maintaining approximately 150 V over a 75 to 300 microampere operating-current range.

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
-
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
150 V
Regulator minimum current
0.075 mA
Regulator maximum current
0.3 mA
Regulator starting voltage
225 V
Regulator maintaining voltage
150 V

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

Voltage Regulator

Characteristics

  • Maintaining or operating voltage

    150 V

    Published operating voltage

  • Operating current

    0.075 mA to 0.3 mA

    Published operating-current range

  • Starting voltage

    225 V

    Published nominal or maximum starting value