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Rectifier - Half Wave ·Rectifier

RG31250

Mercury-vapor half-wave rectifier for high-voltage power conversion. Its heavy filament and strong peak-current capability suit substantial industrial supplies.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
4 V / 7 A

Description

Mercury-vapour half-wave rectifier for high-voltage power-rectification service.

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
4 V
Nominal heater current
7 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 forward current
5 A

Gas-discharge device.

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

1971 Mullard Gas Filled Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Rectifier

Other

  • Maximum peak cathode current

    5 A

  • Maximum surge cathode current

    5 A

    Fault protection

  • Heater/filament voltage

    4 V

  • Heater/filament current

    7 A