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OD3

Gas-filled 150 V voltage regulator designed for a broad approximately 5–40 mA operating range.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
4AJ
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
-

Description

Industrial cold-cathode glow-discharge voltage regulator for regulated DC supply service.

Socket description

International Octal

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
4AJ
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
-
Nominal heater current
-
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

4AJ - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN2KAK — CathodeUnverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 4AJ

PIN5PAP — Plate (Anode)Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 4AJ

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Voltage Regulator

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max cathode current
40 mA
Regulator voltage
153 V
Regulator minimum current
5 mA
Regulator maximum current
40 mA
Regulator starting voltage
185 V
Regulator maintaining voltage
153 V

Published maximum ratings and characteristics audited; remaining useful numerical data retained in parameter table.

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

1946 Standard Telephone and Cables

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Voltage Regulator

Characteristic

  • Nominal stabilising voltage

    150 V

    Published datasheet value

  • DC operating current minimum

    5 mA

    Published datasheet value

Other

  • DC operating current maximum

    30 mA

    Published datasheet value

Data set 02

1955 Marconi

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Voltage Regulator

Other

  • VOLTAGE STABILISER QS1 [1]

    50 V

    VOLTAGE STABILISER QS150/40

  • VOLTAGE STABILISER QS1 [2]

    40 V

    VOLTAGE STABILISER QS150/40

  • Stability {( [1]

    1000

    Stability {(1000 hr, period) *2 ¥2 %

  • Stability {( [2]

    2

    Stability {(1000 hr, period) *2 ¥2 %

  • Stability {( [3]

    2

    Stability {(1000 hr, period) *2 ¥2 %

  • Published value

    10 mA

    10 mA should be allowed in addition to the load current.

  • Stabilized voltage

    150 V

    Published regulated voltage.

  • Tube current minimum

    5 mA

    Minimum maintaining current.

  • Tube current maximum

    40 mA

    Maximum operating current.

  • Ignition voltage

    180 V

    Published minimum or maximum ignition/start voltage as applicable.

Data set 03

1971 RCA HB3 Binder 2 of 7

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Voltage Regulator

Other

  • Average starting current

    - to 100 mA

    Starting period <=10 s

  • DC cathode current maximum

    - to 40 mA

    Steady-state

  • DC cathode current minimum

    5 to - mA

    Steady-state

  • Ambient temperature minimum

    -55 to - °C

  • Ambient temperature maximum

    - to 90 °C

  • Shunt capacitor maximum

    - to 0.1 µF

Characteristics

  • DC anode supply voltage minimum

    185 to - V

    To insure starting throughout useful life

  • Anode breakdown voltage average

    160 V

  • Anode breakdown voltage maximum

    - to 185 V

  • Anode voltage drop minimum

    142 to - V

  • Anode voltage drop average

    153 V

  • Anode voltage drop maximum

    - to 165 V

  • Regulation average

    4 V

    DC cathode current 5 to 40 mA

  • Regulation maximum

    - to 5.5 V

    DC cathode current 5 to 40 mA

Data set 04

1975 RCA RC30

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Voltage Regulator

Other

  • Average starting current

    100 mA

    Starting

  • DC cathode current

    40 mA

  • Shunt capacitor maximum

    0.1 uF

Characteristic

  • DC anode-supply voltage

    185 V

    MinimumForStarting

  • Anode breakdown voltage

    160 V

    Average

  • Anode voltage drop

    153 V

    Average

  • Anode voltage drop minimum

    142 V

    EquipmentDesign

  • Anode voltage drop maximum

    165 V

    EquipmentDesign

  • Regulation

    5.5 V

    5to40mA