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Voltage Regulator ·VoltageRegulator

M8163

Gas-discharge tube optimized for stable reference-voltage service, generally at low current and often with special-quality or primed construction.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater
-

Description

Gas-filled voltage reference or stabiliser tube for regulated reference-level service.

Socket description

Miniature 7-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
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

Voltage Regulator

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Regulator minimum current
5 mA
Regulator maximum current
15 mA
Regulator starting voltage
180 V
Regulator dynamic impedance
250 Ω

Gas-discharge device.

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

1971 Mullard Gas Filled Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Voltage Regulator

Other

  • Ignition/striking voltage

    180 V

  • Minimum cathode current

    5 mA

  • Maximum cathode current

    15 mA

Characteristic

  • Incremental resistance

    250 ohm