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Rectifier - Half Wave ·Rectifier

EY3000N

Indirectly heated single-wave vacuum rectifier for larger amplifier and small-transmitter supplies. Its 6.3 V heater combines multi-kilovolt capability with moderate current.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
P8A
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 1.65 A

Description

Single-wave vacuum rectifier with indirectly heated oxide cathode for larger amplifier and small-transmitter power supplies.

Socket description

European 8-pin side-contact base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
P8A
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
1.65 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
Rectifier nominal output current
120 mA
Rectifier peak forward current
750 mA
Rectifier warm-up time
60 s

Published section ratings and characteristics promoted where applicable.

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 Tesla

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Rectifier

Characteristics

  • Heater voltage

    6.3 V

    Published nominal value

  • Heater current

    1.65 A

    Published nominal value

  • Warm-up time

    1 min

    Published value

Other

  • AC plate voltage

    1200 V

    Published value

  • Rectified voltage

    1350 V

    Published value