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DD4

Cossor double diode intended for receiving-equipment detector and rectifier applications, with two diode sections in one envelope.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
B7
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
4 V / 750 mA

Description

DD4: Cossor double diode. The complete Cossor sheet was read for construction, technical data, operating recommendations, and application notes.

Socket description

Medium 7-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B7
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
4 V
Nominal heater current
750 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

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Published ratings/characteristics promoted from the approved datasheet.

Section 2

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Missing physical diode section added in approved section-structure reconciliation.

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

1936 Cossor Valve Manual

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Diode

Characteristics

  • Heater/filament voltage

    4 V

  • Heater/filament current

    750 mA

  • Control characteristic

    Variable-mu

  • Intended service

    High-frequency amplifier