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Rectifier - Half Wave ·Rectifier

GXU2

Xenon-filled half-wave rectifier for high-voltage power conversion, using gas-assisted conduction for low forward drop and substantial current capability.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
5 V / 7.1 A

Description

Xenon-filled half-wave rectifier for high-voltage power supplies.

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
7.1 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 peak inverse voltage
10000 V
Rectifier nominal output current
1.25 A
Rectifier peak forward current
50 A
Rectifier forward voltage drop
13 V
Rectifier warm-up time
30 s

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

1955 Marconi

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Rectifier

Characteristic

  • Filament Voltage

    5 V

  • Filament Current

    7.1 A

  • Forward Voltage Drop

    13 V

  • Ambient Temperature Range

    -55 to +75 C

Other

  • Maximum Peak Inverse Voltage

    10000 V

  • Maximum Peak Anode Current

    50 A

  • Maximum Average Anode Current

    1.25 A

  • Maximum Surge Anode Current

    50 A

  • Maximum Supply Frequency

    150 Hz

  • Minimum Heating Time

    30 s

  • Single-Phase Full-Wave DC Output

    3200 V

    2.5 A output

  • Three-Phase Full-Wave DC Output

    9600 V

    3.75 A output