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PL250R

Penta directly heated high-vacuum diode rectifier for specialized high-voltage supplies. Rated for approximately 60 kV peak inverse voltage, making it suitable for demanding rectifier, multiplier, and related applications.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
J4
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
-

Description

The Penta PL250R is a high-vacuum directly heated diode rectifier rated for 60 kv peak inverse voltage.

Socket description

Jumbo 4-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
J4
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
-
Nominal heater current
-
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
Max plate voltage
60000 V
Max plate dissipation
150 W
Rectifier peak inverse voltage
60000 V

Highest reliable published rating promoted; additional values and operating/application details retained as parameter rows.

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

1965 Penta Labs Power Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Rectifier

Other

  • Peak inverse voltage

    60000 V

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    150 W

  • Source language

    English

  • Peak inverse plate voltage

    60000 V

  • Plate dissipation

    150 W

Application

  • Primary application

    High-vacuum directly heated diode rectifier rated for 60 kV peak inverse voltage.

Construction

  • Cooling

    Radiation/convection or source-specific

  • Electrode structure

    Rectifier