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Diode (NOT rectifier) ·Diode

GA560

Directly heated tungsten noise diode designed as a calibrated broadband noise source for measuring radio-receiver sensitivity over a wide frequency range.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
2.5 V / 2.05 A

Description

A directly heated tungsten noise diode intended as a calibrated noise source for measuring receiver sensitivity over a wide frequency range.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
2.5 V
Nominal heater current
2.05 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

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
110 V
Max plate dissipation
6 W

Noise diode operating and maximum ratings.

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

Diode

Characteristic

  • DiodeCurrent

    50 mA

    Diode voltage 100 V

Application

  • Application

    NoiseSource text