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CV8161

Single-gap cold-cathode gas stabilizer providing approximately 150 V over a 5–30 mA current range.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
B7G
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater
-

Description

Single-gap cold-cathode gas-filled voltage stabilizer providing approximately 150 V over a 5 to 30 mA current range. Explicit equivalent/service designation printed in approved source.

Socket description

Miniature 7-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
B7G
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater voltage
-
Nominal heater current
-
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

B7G - 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
5 mA
Regulator maximum current
30 mA
Regulator starting voltage
185 V
Regulator maintaining voltage
150 V

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

1971 English Electric Valve

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Voltage Regulator

Characteristic

  • Operating voltage

    150 V

    Approximate

Other

  • Cathode current range

    5 mA to 30 mA

  • Striking voltage in normal lighting

    185 V

  • Striking voltage in total darkness

    225 V