Tube-number record
GL-6087
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GL-6087 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Full-Wave Rectifier). Recorded specifications: brand General Electric, year 1952, construction Rectifier, base Short Intermediate-Shell Octal 5-pin, socket Octal, and maximum plate voltage 1400 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.
BrandGeneral Electric
ClassFull-Wave Rectifier
BaseOctal
Filament5 V @ 2000 mA
Construction
Primary TypeRectifier
Rectifier TypeHigh Vacuum
EnvelopeT-9 Glass
Base MaterialShort Intermediate-Shell Octal 5-pin
Sections2
Filament / Heater
Heater NotesCoated Unipotential Cathode
Typical Operation
| Mode | Plate V | Gm (µmhos) | Rp (Ω) | µ | Plate mA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacitor Input Filter | 350 V | — | 130 | — | 125 mA |
| Choke Input Filter | 500 V | — | — | — | 125 mA |
Application Notes
The GL-6087 incorporates a unipotential cathode internally connected to the filament. Heating time is approximately the same as other heater-cathode tubes, minimizing surge voltages across filter capacitors. It is a replacement for the 5Y3-GT within rating limits.
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