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ZZ1000

Long-life subminiature cold-cathode reference tube providing approximately 81 V for regulated supplies, DC amplifiers, and oscilloscope calibrators.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
T2
Socket code
-
Base pins
2
Nominal heater
-

Description

Subminiature cold-cathode voltage reference tube for stable regulated power supplies, DC amplifiers, and oscilloscope calibrators; specified for minimum 30,000-hour life.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
T2
Socket code
-
Base pins
2
Nominal heater voltage
-
Nominal heater current
-
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

T2 - 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 voltage
81 V
Regulator minimum current
0.5 mA
Regulator maximum current
3.5 mA
Regulator starting voltage
115 V
Regulator maintaining voltage
81 V
Regulator dynamic impedance
200 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

1953 Amperex

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Voltage Regulator

Other

  • Starting voltage minimum

    115 V

  • Operating cathode current minimum

    0.5 mA

  • Operating cathode current maximum

    3.5 mA

  • Operating voltage typical

    82 V

    At 2 mA

  • AC resistance maximum

    500 ohm

    At 2 mA, 1000 cps

Data set 02

1971 Mullard Gas Filled Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Voltage Regulator

Characteristic

  • Maintaining voltage

    81 V

  • Incremental resistance

    200 ohm

Other

  • Ignition/striking voltage

    115 V

Data set 03

1999 Philips E-Z

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Voltage Regulator

Characteristic

  • Subminiature 81 volts, long life, shock and vibration resistant, gas

    81

    Subminiature 81 volts, long life, shock and vibration resistant, gas

  • Preferred cathode current

    3.2

    Preferred cathode current Ix = 3.2mA

  • Incremental resistance

    200

    Incremental resistance rag = 200

  • Thermal equilibrium is reached within 2 minutes after ignition of the

    2

    Thermal equilibrium is reached within 2 minutes after ignition of the

  • Ignition voltage

    115

    Ignition voltage Vign < 115V

  • Maintaining voltage at Ij = 3.2 mA

    3.2 mA

    Maintaining voltage at Ij = 3.2 mA Vay, < ggé x

  • Incremental resistance at Iy = 3.2 mA

    400 mA

    Incremental resistance at Iy = 3.2 mA Ty < 400 Q

  • Voltage jumps at [ = 2 to 4 mA

    1 mA

    Voltage jumps at [ = 2 to 4 mA Vay < 100mV 1y

  • Vibration noise voltage at Iy = 3.2 mA,

    3.2 mA

    Vibration noise voltage at Iy = 3.2 mA,

  • voltage at Iy = 3.2 mA

    3.2 mA

    voltage at Iy = 3.2 mA

  • 1) To avoid voltage jumps over life, current variations around the

    1

    1) To avoid voltage jumps over life, current variations around the

  • preferred current should be limited to 0.3 mA.

    2414 mA

    preferred current should be limited to 0.3 mA. 772 2414

  • Shock resistance

    500

    Shock resistance 500 g

  • Vibration resistance

    2.5

    Vibration resistance 2.5 g peak

  • Vibrational forces for a period of 32 hours at a frequency of 50 ¢/s

    50 a

    Vibrational forces for a period of 32 hours at a frequency of 50 ¢/s

  • Cathode current

    221

    Cathode current i}: : :?r}:.' ‘218 221)

  • Voltage necessary for ignition

    120 v

    Voltage necessary for ignition Vy = min. 120 v

  • between 2 and 8 mA voltage jumps of 0.5 V may occur.

    0.5 mA

    between 2 and 8 mA voltage jumps of 0.5 V may occur.

Other

  • The tube may be dip-soldered at a solder temperature of max. 2400C

    2400 a

    The tube may be dip-soldered at a solder temperature of max. 2400C

  • duration 20 sec.

    20 mA

    duration 20 sec. Ikp = max. 20 mA

  • Peak negative anode voltage

    100

    Peak negative anode voltage ~Vap = max. 100 Vv

  • 1) For use as a stabilizer tube Ix = max. 8 mA. At cathode currents

    8 a

    1) For use as a stabilizer tube Ix = max. 8 mA. At cathode currents