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EC860III

Helium-filled grid-controlled gas triode for sweep generation, switching, and electronic control.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 1.4 A

Description

Helium-filled grid-controlled gas triode for sweep generation, switching and control.

Socket description

Small-button Noval 9-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
1.4 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

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Thyratron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
1300 V
Max cathode current
750 mA

Published ratings/characteristics promoted where clearly stated; repeated identical sections compressed where applicable.

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

1953 RFT Rundfunk Technik

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Thyratron

Characteristics

  • Heater voltage

    6.3 V

    Published nominal value

  • Heater current

    1.4 A

    Published nominal value