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Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode) ·Diode-Diode-Triode

HL42DD

Receiver tube combining radio detection or demodulation with associated audio amplification or control-voltage rectification. Manufacturer documentation places these functions directly within radio receiver signal processing.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
3
Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
4 V / 650 mA

Description

Indirectly heated double-diode triode for receiver amplifier/detector service.

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
4 V
Nominal heater current
650 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

3 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Diode section 1.

Section 2

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Diode section 2.

Section 3

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
8000 Ω
Transconductance
0.0029 S
Amplification factor
23
Max plate voltage
250 V

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

1960 Mazda

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 3

Triode

Capacitance

  • Anode-grid capacitance

    3.5 pF