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TWIN DIODE

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TWIN DIODE is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Full-Wave Power Rectifier). Recorded specifications: brand General Electric, year 1956, construction Diode, base Short Medium Shell, socket Octal, and maximum plate voltage 1550 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandGeneral Electric
ClassFull-Wave Power Rectifier
BaseOctal
Filament6.3 V @ 300 mA

Construction

Primary TypeDiode
Rectifier TypeFull-Wave
EnvelopeT-12, Glass
Base MaterialShort Medium Shell
Sections2

Filament / Heater

MaterialCoated

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Full-Wave Rectifier (Capacitor-Input Filter)300 V———300 mA
Full-Wave Rectifier (Capacitor-Input Filter)450 V———275 mA
Full-Wave Rectifier (Choke-Input Filter)550 V———

Application Notes

Designed for use in the power supply of television receivers or other equipment which have high direct-current requirements.

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    Heater Notes
    AC or DC

    Absolute Maximum Ratings

    Plate Voltage1550 V
    Cathode Current1000 mA
    H-C Voltage360 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Filamentary twin diode designed for full-wave power rectifier applications
    • Straight-sided T-12 envelope
    • Interchangeable with 5U4-G and 5U4-GA
    275 mA