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Rectifier - Half Wave ·Rectifier

5575100

Machlett high-vacuum half-wave rectifier for extremely high-voltage industrial supplies. Its massive filament and roughly 150 kV inverse-voltage capability suit specialized high-power systems.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
20 V / 24 A

Description

The Machlett 5575100 is a high-voltage high-vacuum rectifier rated for 150 kv peak inverse voltage.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
20 V
Nominal heater current
24 A
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

Rectifier

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate dissipation
750 W
Rectifier peak inverse voltage
150000 V
Rectifier peak forward current
1 A

Published high-vacuum rectifier maximum ratings promoted.

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

1971 Machlette Laboratories

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Rectifier

Other

  • Peak inverse anode voltage

    150000 V

  • Peak anode current

    1 A

  • Plate dissipation

    750 W

  • Minimum filament heating time

    30 s