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WL-6898
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BrandWestinghouse
ClassHigh-Vacuum Rectifier
BaseFlexible / flying leads
Filament5 V @ 8000 mA
Construction
Primary TypeDiode
Rectifier TypeHigh-Vacuum
EnvelopeGlass/Metal with Radiator
Sections1
Filament / Heater
Heater NotesCoated Unipotential Cathode
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Plate Voltage16000 V
Cathode Current200 mA
Audio Performance
Key Features
- Forced-air cooled
- Reliatron
- Designed for air-borne radar equipment
- Lightweight
- Unipotential cathode
Typical Operation
| Mode | Plate V | Gm (µmhos) | Rp (Ω) | µ | Plate mA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clipper Diode | 16000 V | — | — | — | 20 mA |
| Charging Diode | 16000 V | — | — | — | 200 mA |
| Half-Wave Rectifier | 16000 V | — | — | — | 200 mA |
Application Notes
The WL-6898 performs three functions in radar modulators: power rectifier, charging-diode, and clipper diode.
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