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Rectifier - Half Wave ·Rectifier

6993

Indirectly heated high-vacuum rectifier for electronic power supplies. Its 6.3 V heater and moderate output capability suit conventional half-wave DC supplies.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
5993
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 800 mA

Description

6993 is a high-vacuum rectifier listed in the supplied receiving-tube handbook.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
5993
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
800 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

5993 - 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
Rectifier peak inverse voltage
1250 V
Rectifier nominal output current
60 mA
Rectifier peak forward current
230 mA

Published maximum ratings and representative operating characteristics reviewed.

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

195X General Electric Essential Characteristics

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Rectifier

Other

  • DC output current

    60 mA

    FullWave

  • Peak inverse voltage

    1250 V

    FullWave

  • RMS supply voltage per plate

    260 V

    FullWave

  • Peak current per plate

    230 mA

    FullWave

Characteristic

  • Heater/filament voltage

    6.3 V

    Published heater/filament rating

  • Heater/filament current

    800 mA

    Published heater/filament rating