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Rectifier - Half Wave vacuum tubes

Rectifier - Half Wave records in Tube Tinker cover 728 tube designations, including 1,886 preserved original datasheets. Compare bases, sockets, heater requirements, construction, exact variations, and directional replacement options.

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About Rectifier - Half Wave tubes

This applies if the tube is described as a half wave rectifier. It must not be a diode tube but a power rectifier. It must have only one rectifier section.

Electrical range

Nominal heater voltage
0.7–117 V
Nominal heater current
0.01–210 A

Common rectifier - half wave characteristics

These are the most frequently recorded attributes among tubes in this category.

Bases

  • 4P5
  • GOLIATH5
  • DOWN4
  • 4AU3
  • 5AA3
  • 7-pin miniature3
  • A4-103
  • B4A3

Sockets

  • UX443
  • IO30
  • B7G26
  • B9A23
  • J421
  • B4B20
  • GOLIATH14
  • MEDIUM4BAYONET14

Constructions

  • Rectifier726
  • Rectifier-Rectifier2

Rectifier - Half Wave tube list

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  • 1765

    Rectifier

    High-power directly heated mercury-vapor half-wave rectifier, formerly designated 1765, for industrial high-voltage supplies requiring approximately 1.5 A DC output.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    50 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1767

    Rectifier

    High-power directly heated mercury-vapor half-wave rectifier for industrial high-voltage supplies, combining approximately 30 kV inverse-voltage capability with 1.5 A DC output.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    50 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1788

    Rectifier

    Philips directly heated gas-filled industrial half-wave rectifier for charging lead-acid batteries, providing approximately 5 A DC output and high peak-current capability.

    Base
    GOLIATH
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    1.9 V
    Sections
    1
  • 180

    Rectifier

    Machlett directly heated industrial high-vacuum rectifier for extremely high-voltage supplies, providing approximately 200 kV peak inverse-voltage capability for specialized applications.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    13 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1802

    Rectifier

    Philips directly heated half-wave high-vacuum rectifier for low-current early receiving-equipment power supplies, providing approximately 30 mA rectified DC output.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1803

    Rectifier

    Philips directly heated half-wave high-vacuum rectifier for low-current early radio and electronic supplies, providing approximately 30 mA rectified DC output.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1823

    Rectifier

    Philips directly heated high-vacuum rectifier for receiving-equipment supplies, providing approximately 60 mA rectified DC output under published AC anode-voltage conditions.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1832

    Rectifier

    Philips directly heated high-vacuum rectifier for AC power supplies, providing approximately 120 mA DC output for receiving and related electronic equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1859

    Rectifier

    Philips directly heated mercury-vapor/gas high-current cinema rectifier, providing approximately 25 A DC and exceptionally high peak-current capability for industrial supplies.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    1.9 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1875

    Rectifier

    Philips directly heated high-vacuum half-wave rectifier for high-voltage supplies, providing approximately 14 kV peak inverse-voltage capability at modest DC current.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1876

    Rectifier

    Directly heated high-vacuum half-wave rectifier for high-voltage, low-current power supplies. Its four-volt filament and kilovolt-class inverse-voltage capability emphasize voltage handling rather than substantial current delivery.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1877

    Rectifier

    Indirectly heated high-vacuum half-wave rectifier for very-high-voltage, low-current service. Its four-volt heater and multi-kilovolt capability suit specialized high-voltage power supplies.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1878

    Rectifier

    Indirectly heated high-voltage half-wave rectifier for very-low-current power supplies. Its design emphasizes multi-kilovolt operation and insulation rather than substantial DC current.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    EDISON
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 19A3

    Rectifier

    Half-wave high-vacuum rectifier for transformerless radio-receiver power supplies. Its 19 V series-string heater and moderate current capability suit compact mains-operated receivers.

    Base
    E7-1
    Socket
    B7G
    Heater
    19 V
    Sections
    1
  • 19E2

    Rectifier

    Ediswan 19E2 indirectly heated high-vacuum pulse damping diode for suppression of voltage overshoot, with 4 V 2 A heater, 4000 V normal pulse PIV and 12 A peak anode current.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 19G3

    Rectifier

    High-voltage industrial half-wave rectifier for demanding power-supply service. Its multi-kilovolt inverse-voltage capability and moderate current rating suit professional and industrial DC supplies.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    IO
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 19G6

    Rectifier

    Very-high-voltage industrial half-wave rectifier for demanding power supplies. Its exceptionally high inverse-voltage capability and modest current rating emphasize specialized high-voltage DC generation.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B7G
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 19H1

    Rectifier

    High-voltage industrial half-wave rectifier for substantial power-supply service. Its heavy filament and multi-kilovolt capability provide useful current in demanding professional DC supplies.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 19H12

    Rectifier

    Heavy-current industrial half-wave rectifier designed for short-pulse service. Its massive directly heated filament and high inverse-voltage capability emphasize pulsed high-power rectification rather than ordinary continuous receiver supplies.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 19H4

    Rectifier

    High-voltage industrial half-wave rectifier for demanding power-supply service. Its multi-kilovolt inverse-voltage capability and modest current output suit specialized professional DC systems.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    IO
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • 19H5

    Rectifier

    High-voltage Mazda half-wave rectifier for demanding pulse and power-supply applications. Its heavy filament, high continuous inverse-voltage rating, and greater pulse-voltage capability suit specialized high-voltage systems.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 19Y3

    Rectifier

    Half-wave high-vacuum rectifier for electronic power supplies. Its 19 V series-string heater and substantial current capability suit transformerless and general mains-operated equipment.

    Base
    9BM
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    19 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1B48

    Rectifier

    Small gaseous cold-cathode half-wave rectifier for moderately high-voltage service and series-cascade operation. It requires no heater supply and uses gas-discharge conduction for compact low-current rectification.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B7G
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 1C1S

    Rectifier

    Russian directly heated high-voltage pulse rectifier.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    0.7 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1C7S

    Rectifier

    Russian directly heated high-voltage pulse rectifier.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    1.25 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1D5

    Rectifier

    Indirectly heated half-wave rectifier for universal-receiver power supplies. Its four-volt heater and moderate output capability suit compact mains-operated radio equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    IO
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1D6

    Rectifier

    Indirectly heated half-wave rectifier for universal-receiver power supplies. Its four-volt heater and moderate output capability suit compact mains-operated radio equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    IO
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1R4

    Rectifier

    Battery-operated high-frequency diode for small-current half-wave rectification rather than conventional power supplies. Its low-voltage filament and tiny current demand suit portable electronic equipment.

    Base
    4AH
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    1.4 V
    Sections
    1
  • 1V

    Rectifier

    Half-wave rectifier with separate cathode for capacitor-input power supplies. Its 6.3 V heater and moderate current capability suit conventional electronic DC supplies.

    Base
    4G
    Socket
    UX4
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • 214E

    Rectifier

    Directly heated two-element thermionic rectifier for substantial DC power systems. Its heavy filament supports industrial half-wave AC-to-DC conversion at hundreds of volts.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    JUMBO4B
    Heater
    10 V
    Sections
    1
  • 2150D

    Rectifier

    Eimac 2-150D directly heated high-vacuum rectifier for demanding high-voltage supplies. Its heavy filament, tens-of-kilovolts inverse-voltage capability, and high current suit transmitter and industrial systems.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    J4
    Heater
    5 V
    Sections
    1
  • 217A

    Rectifier

    Directly heated half-wave high-vacuum rectifier for high-voltage transmitter and industrial supplies. Its heavy ten-volt filament supports useful current at several kilovolts.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    J4
    Heater
    10 V
    Sections
    1
  • 217C

    Rectifier

    RCA directly heated half-wave vacuum rectifier for transmitting power supplies. Its heavy filament and multi-kilovolt inverse-voltage capability suit professional high-voltage DC systems.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    J4
    Heater
    10 V
    Sections
    1
  • 22000A

    Rectifier

    Eimac 2-2000A directly heated high-power high-vacuum rectifier for very-high-voltage supplies. Its massive filament, extreme inverse-voltage capability, and substantial output suit major transmitter and industrial systems.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    J4
    Heater
    10 V
    Sections
    1
  • 222A

    Rectifier

    Western Electric directly heated water-cooled high-voltage rectifier for substantial industrial and communications supplies. Liquid cooling and a massive filament support demanding continuous high-voltage service.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    MEDIUM4BAYONET
    Heater
    21.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • 2240A

    Rectifier

    Eimac 2-240A directly heated high-vacuum rectifier for demanding high-voltage power supplies. Its heavy filament and tens-of-kilovolts capability suit transmitter and industrial systems.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    J4
    Heater
    15 V
    Sections
    1
  • 225A

    Rectifier

    Eimac 2-25A directly heated high-vacuum rectifier for specialized high-voltage supplies. Its compact heavy-duty construction provides tens-of-kilovolts inverse-voltage capability at modest current.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    J4
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • 233A

    Rectifier

    Western Electric directly heated water-cooled high-voltage rectifier for substantial DC supplies. Liquid cooling and a massive filament support demanding continuous industrial and communications power systems.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    MEDIUM4BAYONET
    Heater
    21.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • 233B

    Rectifier

    Directly heated water-cooled half-wave rectifier for high-voltage AC-to-DC conversion. Its massive filament and liquid cooling support substantial industrial and communications power-supply service.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    UX4
    Heater
    21.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • 2450A

    Rectifier

    Directly heated Eimac high-vacuum power rectifier for demanding rectifier and voltage-multiplier service. Rated for approximately 30 kV peak inverse voltage and 1 A DC output where gas-filled rectifiers are unsuitable.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    SPECIAL4
    Heater
    7.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • 249A

    Rectifier

    Directly heated mercury-vapor half-wave rectifier; 2.5 V, 7 A filament; 6.5 kV peak inverse voltage; 1.1 A peak current.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    UX4
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • 249B

    Rectifier

    Air-cooled directly heated half-wave mercury-vapor rectifier for high-voltage power supplies. Rated for approximately 7.5 kV peak inverse voltage and 375 mA nominal output with the low forward drop characteristic of mercury-vapor conduction.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    UX4
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • 250A

    Rectifier

    Directly heated Eimac high-vacuum rectifier for high-voltage power supplies. Rated for approximately 30 kV peak inverse voltage and 75 mA nominal output for specialized transmitter and industrial equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    UX4
    Heater
    5 V
    Sections
    1
  • 250R

    Rectifier

    Directly heated Eimac high-vacuum rectifier for rectifier units, voltage multipliers, and specialized high-voltage applications. Rated for approximately 60 kV peak inverse voltage and 250 mA nominal output.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    J4
    Heater
    5 V
    Sections
    1
  • 253

    Rectifier

    Directly heated Eimac high-vacuum rectifier for rectifier units, voltage multipliers, and specialized high-voltage equipment. Rated for approximately 15 kV peak inverse voltage and 350 mA nominal output.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    J4
    Heater
    5 V
    Sections
    1
  • 253A

    Rectifier

    Air-cooled directly heated half-wave mercury-vapor rectifier for high-voltage supplies. Rated for approximately 3.5 kV peak inverse voltage and 250 mA nominal output with a low mercury-vapor forward drop.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    MEDIUM4BAYONET
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • 255B

    Rectifier

    Air-cooled directly heated half-wave mercury-vapor rectifier for high-power DC supplies. Rated for approximately 20 kV peak inverse voltage and 2 A nominal output with a low conducting voltage drop.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    MEDIUM4BAYONET
    Heater
    5 V
    Sections
    1
  • 258B

    Rectifier

    Air-cooled directly heated half-wave mercury-vapor rectifier for substantial high-voltage supplies. Rated for approximately 7.5 kV peak inverse voltage and 375 mA nominal output with a low forward drop.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    UX4
    Heater
    2.5 V
    Sections
    1