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KDD1

European double triode documented in Philips valve tables; available source establishes operating characteristics but does not clearly identify a narrower specialized application.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
2 V / 220 mA

Description

KDD1 is listed in the supplied valve table as a double triode. Published operating and characteristic values were transcribed from its target row.

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 V
Nominal heater current
220 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

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
10000 Ω
Amplification factor
2
Max plate voltage
150 V
Max plate dissipation
1.6 W
Max cathode current
20 mA

Published target-row operating and characteristic values reviewed.

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
10000 Ω
Amplification factor
2
Max plate voltage
150 V
Max plate dissipation
1.6 W
Max cathode current
20 mA

Second physical triode section; added to align rows with SectionCount.

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

1938 Philips Miniwatt Vacuum Tube Catalog

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Plate voltage

    135 V

    Published table operating point

  • Plate current

    3 mA

    Published table operating point

  • Control-grid bias

    0 V

    Published table operating point

Characteristic

  • Plate resistance

    10000 ohm

    Published table characteristic

  • Amplification factor

    2

    Published table characteristic

  • Heater/filament voltage

    2 V

    Published heater/filament rating

  • Heater/filament current

    220 mA

    Published heater/filament rating

Data set 02

1999 Philips E-Z

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Plate current per section at maximum modulation

    10 mA

    ClassB;PushPull;TwoTubes;PlateVoltage=90V

  • Output power

    0.72 W

    ClassB;PushPull;TwoTubes;PlateVoltage=90V

  • Driver grid voltage

    1.57 V RMS

    ClassB;PushPull;TwoTubes;PlateVoltage=90V

  • Load resistance between plates

    10000 ohm

    ClassB;PushPull;TwoTubes;PlateVoltage=90V

  • Plate current per section at maximum modulation

    14 mA

    ClassB;PushPull;TwoTubes;PlateVoltage=135V

  • Output power

    2 W

    ClassB;PushPull;TwoTubes;PlateVoltage=135V

  • Driver grid voltage

    1.9 V RMS

    ClassB;PushPull;TwoTubes;PlateVoltage=135V

  • Load resistance between plates

    10000 ohm

    ClassB;PushPull;TwoTubes;PlateVoltage=135V

  • Maximum plate voltage per section

    150 V

  • Maximum plate dissipation without signal

    0.35 W

  • Maximum plate dissipation at full signal

    1.6 W

  • Maximum average plate current per section

    20 mA