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Voltage Radio Detector Converter ·Diode-Diode-Pentode

DDPEN

Detector-pentode receiving valve combining pentode amplification with diode detection for compact radio receiver signal processing and control-voltage generation.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
3
Base
-
Socket code
B7
Base pins
7
Nominal heater
-

Description

DDPEN: Cossor combined double-diode pentode. 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
7
Nominal heater voltage
-
Nominal heater current
1 A
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

3 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.

Published ratings/characteristics promoted from the approved datasheet.

Section 3

Pentode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
250 V

Published ratings/characteristics promoted from the approved datasheet.

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 3

Pentode

Characteristics

  • Control characteristic

    Variable-mu

Data set 02

193X Cossor

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Diode

Other

  • Filament/Heater Current

    1 A

    Published technical-data value

  • Maximum Anode Voltage

    250 V

    Published technical-data value