5993

This miniature, full-wave, high-vacuum rectifier is one of the Bendix Red Bank line of reliable vacuum tubes specif- ically designed for aircraft, military and industrial appli- cations where freedom from eorly failures, long service life, and uniform operating characteristics are extremely important. Each tube is given a 45-hour run-in under various overload, vibration, and shock conditions likely to be encountered in service. This run-in serves to reduce early failures by eliminating tubes with any minor defects that might lead to failure under actual operating conditions. Heavy gauge heater construction together with a pure alumina insulator reduces the likelihood of heater failure. A large area cathode operating at moderate temperatures gives longer service life and freedom from arc-overs. A four-pillar mount structure provides a strong assembly that will stand up under extreme conditions of vibration and shock. The tube requires a 9-pin miniature socket and can be mounted in any position. Adequate ventilation should be provided.