X64

Marconi heptode mixer requiring a separate local oscillator. Its multi-grid structure performs radio-frequency mixing and intermediate-frequency conversion without incorporating the oscillator function internally.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: IO
Base pins: 8
Nominal heater: 6.3 V / -

Description

Mixing heptode requiring a separate oscillator.

Socket description

International Octal

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base: -
Socket code: IO
Base pins: 8
Nominal heater voltage: 6.3 V
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

Heptode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

Max plate voltage: 250 V
Max screen voltage: 150 V

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

1955 Marconi

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Heptode

Characteristic

Heater/Filament Voltage
6.3 V
Conversion conductance
290-310 uA/V

Other

Anode Voltage
250 V
Screen Voltage
150 V

Application

Frequency-changer service
Explicit