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RK61

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RK61 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Subminiature Gas Triode). Recorded specifications: brand Raytheon, construction Other / special, socket Subminiature, and maximum plate voltage 45 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandRaytheon
ClassSubminiature Gas Triode
BaseSubminiature

Construction

Primary TypeOther / special
EnvelopeT-4 1/2 Glass
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage45 V
Cathode Current1.5 mA

Audio Performance

Key Features
  • Small size
  • Extreme economy of space
  • Low weight
  • Low battery drain
  • Flexible terminal leads
  • Self-quenching operation

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Self-quenching super-regenerative detector45 V—5000—1.5 mA

Application Notes

The RK61 is a 3-element thyratron used as a self-quenching super-regenerative detector for remote control applications. It operates a high-resistance relay in the anode circuit upon reception of a radio signal.

Datasheets

Datasheet: RK61.pdf

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Datasheets courtesy of Frank Philipse via Frank's Electron Tube Data Sheets.

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