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GL2051

Double-grid inert-gas thyratron for grid-controlled rectifier service. Triggering initiates controlled gas-discharge conduction.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B4B
Base pins
4
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 600 mA

Description

The GL-2051 is a small double-grid inert-gas-filled thyratron designed for grid-control rectifier service, with high sensitivity and low grid-to-anode capacitance.

Socket description

Medium 4-pin bayonet

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B4B
Base pins
4
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
600 mA
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 0

Thyratron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
350 V
Max cathode current
75 mA
Rectifier peak inverse voltage
700 V

Thyratron section; forward/inverse peak anode ratings and average anode current promoted.

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

1968 General Electric Co

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 0

Thyratron

Other

  • Peak Forward Anode Voltage

    350 V

  • Peak Inverse Anode Voltage

    700 V

  • Instantaneous Anode Current

    375 mA

  • Average Anode Current

    75 mA

Characteristic

  • Peak Voltage Drop

    14 V

    Approximate