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A292

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A292 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: High Vacuum Rectifier). Recorded specifications: brand English Electric Valve Company Limited, construction Rectifier, base Metal/Glass, maximum plate voltage 40000 V, and maximum plate dissipation 2000 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandEnglish Electric Valve Company Limited
ClassHigh Vacuum Rectifier
Filament12 V @ 11000 mA

Construction

Primary TypeRectifier
Rectifier TypeHigh Vacuum
EnvelopeExternal Anode
Base MaterialMetal/Glass
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

Heater NotesIndirectly heated; starting current peak 40000 mA max

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Charging Diode Service40000 V———1500 mA
Overswing Diode Service40000 V———75000 mA

Application Notes

The anode must be fitted in a cooling cylinder. The cathode terminal must be fitted with a corona shield. Used for charging diode or overswing diode service.

Datasheets

Datasheet: A292.pdf

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Datasheets courtesy of Frank Philipse via Frank's Electron Tube Data Sheets.

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    Absolute Maximum Ratings

    Plate Voltage40000 V
    Plate Dissipation2000 W
    Cathode Current1500 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • External-anode
    • Water or forced-air cooling
    • Indirectly heated cathode
    • High power pulse modulator application