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WL-6898
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WL-6898 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: High-Vacuum Rectifier). Recorded specifications: brand Westinghouse, construction Diode, socket Flexible / flying leads, and maximum plate voltage 16000 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.
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
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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