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Diode (NOT rectifier) ·Diode-Diode

EB34

Double diode with separate cathodes and internal screening, intended for detector and rectifier service with improved isolation between sections.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 200 mA

Description

Double diode with separate cathodes and internal screening.

Socket description

International Octal

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
200 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
Rectifier nominal output current
0.8 mA
Rectifier max heater-cathode voltage
75 V

Published Mullard ratings and characteristics promoted from the supplied source.

Section 2

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Second 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

1951 Mullard Valve and Service Manual

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Diode

Characteristic

  • Heater Voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater Current

    200 mA

Other

  • Maximum Anode Voltage

    200 V

    EachSection

  • Maximum Anode Current

    0.8 mA

    EachSection

Data set 02

1963 Mullard

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Diode

Application

  • Application

    Detector / rectifier

Other

  • Diode anode voltage maximum

    200 V

  • Diode current maximum

    0.8 mA

  • Heater-cathode voltage maximum

    75 V

  • Heater-cathode resistance maximum

    20000 ohm

Capacitance

  • Diode-cathode capacitance

    4.5 pF

  • Diode-to-diode capacitance

    0.5 pF