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5873

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5873 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: double triode). Recorded specifications: brand Raytheon, year 1951, construction Dual triode, base Glass, socket Subminiature, maximum plate voltage 300 V, and maximum plate dissipation 1.6 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandRaytheon
Classdouble triode
BaseSubminiature
Filament6.3 V @ 300 mA

Construction

Primary TypeDual triode
EnvelopeT-3 Glass
Base MaterialGlass
Sections2

Filament / Heater

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage300 V

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Typical Operation (1)100 V3600—2511.5 mA
Typical Operation (2)150 V2900—229 mA

Application Notes

The dc resistance of the grid circuit should not exceed 1.0 megohms for cathode bias or .25 megohms for fixed bias operation.

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    Plate Dissipation
    1.6 W
    Cathode Current20 mA
    H-C Voltage90 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • heater-cathode type
    • medium mu
    • subminiature construction
    • flexible terminal leads
    • designed for general purpose service