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G2402D

Cold-cathode gas-filled triode, printed G240/2D, for higher-power relay and counter applications. Its discharge provides heaterless electronic control.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
-

Description

Cold-cathode gas-filled triode, printed as G240/2D, designed for higher-power relay and counter applications.

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
-
Nominal heater voltage
-
Nominal heater current
-
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

RelayControlSwitch

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max cathode current
30 mA

Published ratings/characteristics promoted 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

1947 Standard Valves

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

RelayControlSwitch

Characteristics

  • Control-gap breakdown voltage

    75 V

  • Control-gap maintaining voltage

    65 V

  • Main-gap minimum breakdown voltage

    240 V

  • Main-gap maintaining voltage

    90 V

  • Transfer current at 200 V anode

    10 uA

Other

  • Optimum operating current

    20 mA

  • Maximum peak cathode current

    50 mA

Data set 02

1958 Brimar Radio Valve No 7

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

RelayControlSwitch

Characteristic

  • Main Gap Breakdown Voltage Minimum

    230 V

  • Main Gap Maintaining Voltage Minimum

    90 V

  • Main Gap Maintaining Voltage Maximum

    110 V

  • Control Gap Breakdown Voltage Nominal

    75 V

  • Control Gap Breakdown Voltage Maximum

    90 V

  • Main Gap Deionisation Time Nominal

    8 ms

Other

  • Recommended Operating Current

    20 mA

  • Maximum Peak Cathode Current

    50 mA

  • Maximum Average/Direct Cathode Current

    30 mA