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RD12GA

Indirectly heated dual diode designed for decimeter-wave operation, with two diode anodes sharing a common cathode for high-frequency detection.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
12.6 V / 65 mA

Description

Lorenz RD12GA is an indirectly heated dual diode intended for decimeter-wave operation, with two diode anodes sharing the cathode.

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
12.6 V
Nominal heater current
65 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

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max cathode current
2 mA

Published ratings and characteristics were promoted when unambiguous; additional operating values are preserved in TUBE_SECTION_PARAMETER.

Section 2

Diode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Physical diode section added during approved section-structure reconciliation.

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

194X Wehrmacht Rohren

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Diode

Capacitance

  • Anode-cathode capacitance

    0.45 pF

    Per diode section

  • Anode-anode capacitance

    0.15 pF

    Between diode anodes