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Rectifier - Full Wave ·Rectifier-Rectifier

5AX4GT

Directly heated double-diode full-wave high-vacuum rectifier for capacitor-input and choke-input filter supplies. It provides approximately 175 mA nominal output with substantial inverse-voltage capability.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
5T
Socket code
IO
Base pins
5
Nominal heater
5 V / 2.5 A

Description

Double-diode full-wave rectifier with a 5.0 V, 2.5 A directly heated filament; rated for capacitor-input and choke-input filter service.

Socket description

International Octal

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
5T
Socket code
IO
Base pins
5
Nominal heater voltage
5 V
Nominal heater current
2.5 A
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

5T - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN1ISAIS — Internal Screen

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer corroboration pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 5T

PIN2F—F — Filament

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer corroboration pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 5T

PIN4P1AP — Plate (Anode)

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer corroboration pending; preserve source designation P1

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 5T

PIN6P2AP — Plate (Anode)

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer corroboration pending; preserve source designation P2

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 5T

PIN8F—F — Filament

EIA chart transcription; manufacturer corroboration pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 5T

Section ratings

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Rectifier

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Rectifier peak inverse voltage
1400 V
Rectifier nominal output current
175 mA
Rectifier peak forward current
525 mA
Rectifier forward voltage drop
65 V

Representative row for two identical full-wave rectifier plates.

Section 2

Rectifier

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Rectifier peak inverse voltage
1400 V
Rectifier nominal output current
175 mA
Rectifier peak forward current
525 mA
Rectifier forward voltage drop
65 V

Second physical rectifier section; electrical properties populated from applicable published ratings.

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

1950 Sylvania

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Rectifier

Other

  • Heater Voltage

    5 V

    Nominal

  • Heater Current

    2.5 A

    Nominal

  • Plate Supply Voltage

    350 V

    CapacitorInputFilter

  • Plate Supply Voltage

    500 V

    ChokeInputFilter

  • DC Output Voltage

    330 V

    CapacitorInputFilter

  • DC Output Voltage

    375 V

    ChokeInputFilter

SECTION 2

Rectifier

Other

  • Heater Voltage

    5 V

    Nominal

  • Heater Current

    2.5 A

    Nominal

  • Plate Supply Voltage

    350 V

    CapacitorInputFilter

  • Plate Supply Voltage

    500 V

    ChokeInputFilter

  • DC Output Voltage

    330 V

    CapacitorInputFilter

  • DC Output Voltage

    375 V

    ChokeInputFilter

Data set 02

195X General Electric Essential Characteristics

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Rectifier

Other

  • Filament/heater voltage

    5 V

    Published condensed-characteristics chart

  • Filament/heater current

    2.5 A

    Published condensed-characteristics chart

  • DC output current maximum

    175 mA

    FullWave

  • Peak inverse voltage maximum

    1400 V

    FullWave

  • RMS supply voltage per plate maximum

    350 V

    FullWave

  • Peak current per plate maximum

    525 mA

    FullWave

Characteristic

  • Tube voltage drop

    65 V

    At 175 mA DC

SECTION 2

Rectifier

Other

  • Filament/heater voltage

    5 V

    Published condensed-characteristics chart

  • Filament/heater current

    2.5 A

    Published condensed-characteristics chart

  • DC output current maximum

    175 mA

    FullWave

  • Peak inverse voltage maximum

    1400 V

    FullWave

  • RMS supply voltage per plate maximum

    350 V

    FullWave

  • Peak current per plate maximum

    525 mA

    FullWave

Characteristic

  • Tube voltage drop

    65 V

    At 175 mA DC

Data set 03

1961 Tung Sol

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Rectifier

Other

  • Maximum plate supply voltage

    350 V

    CapacitorInputFilter

  • Maximum plate supply voltage

    500 V

    ChokeInputFilter

SECTION 2

Rectifier

Other

  • Maximum plate supply voltage

    350 V

    CapacitorInputFilter

  • Maximum plate supply voltage

    350 V

    CapacitorInputFilter

  • Maximum plate supply voltage

    500 V

    ChokeInputFilter