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Voltage Radio Detector Converter ·Heptode

X30

Radio receiver frequency changer designed for superheterodyne mixer and oscillator service. Its multi-grid construction performs signal conversion, often integrating local oscillation and mixing within one valve.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B7
Base pins
7
Nominal heater
13 V / 300 mA

Description

An indirectly heated frequency-changer valve for universal receivers, using an oscillator and mixer electrode system in one envelope.

Socket description

Medium 7-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B7
Base pins
7
Nominal heater voltage
13 V
Nominal heater current
300 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

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Heptode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max screen voltage
100 V

Published ratings and characteristics promoted from the approved datasheet.

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

1937 Osram Valves

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Heptode

Other

  • Heater Voltage

    13 V

    Published datasheet value

  • Heater Current

    300 mA

    Published datasheet value

  • Anode Voltage Maximum

    250 V

    Published datasheet value

  • Screen Voltage Maximum

    100 V

    Published datasheet value

  • Oscillator Anode Voltage

    150 V

    Published datasheet value

Characteristic

  • Conversion Conductance

    750 µS

    Published datasheet value