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Rectifier - Full Wave ·Rectifier-Rectifier

5BC3

No short description is recorded for this tube.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
5 V / 3 A

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
5 V
Nominal heater current
3 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

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Rectifier

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Rectifier peak inverse voltage
1700 V
Rectifier peak forward current
1 A
Rectifier forward voltage drop
47 V

Section 2

Rectifier

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Rectifier peak inverse voltage
1700 V
Rectifier peak forward current
1 A
Rectifier forward voltage drop
47 V

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

1970 Sylvania Technical Manual

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Rectifier

Other

  • Tube Voltage Drop

    47 V

    Datasheet specified diode current

SECTION 2

Rectifier

Other

  • Tube Voltage Drop

    47 V

    Datasheet specified diode current