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ZZ1040

Cold-cathode glow-discharge voltage stabilizer for heaterless shunt regulation and reference service in electronic power supplies.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
MAGNOVAL
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
-

Description

The Telefunken ZZ1040 is a cold-cathode gas-filled voltage-stabilizer tube for regulated reference or supply service.

Socket description

Magnoval 9-contact base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
MAGNOVAL
Base pins
9
Nominal heater voltage
-
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

Voltage Regulator

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Regulator voltage
100 V
Regulator minimum current
5 mA
Regulator maximum current
60 mA
Regulator starting voltage
125 V
Regulator maintaining voltage
100 V

Voltage-stabilizer discharge section.

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

1959 Telefunken

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Voltage Regulator

Characteristics

  • Maintaining Voltage

    100 V

  • Minimum Regulating Current

    5 mA

  • Maximum Regulating Current

    60 mA

  • Starting Voltage

    125 V

  • Dynamic Impedance

    0 ohm

  • Expected Life

    20000 h

    Minimum