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258B

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BrandWestern Electric
ClassRectifier
BaseSpecial / none

Construction

Primary TypeRectifier
Rectifier TypeHalf-wave
EnvelopeGlass
Base MaterialMedium two-pin thrust type
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

MaterialMercury vapor type
Warm-up Time15s

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage7500 V
Cathode Current1500 mA

Audio Performance

Key Features
  • Half-wave thermionic
  • Mercury vapor
  • Top cap anode terminal
  • Thrust-type base

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Mercury Vapor Operation15 V————

Application Notes

The tube should be mounted only in a vertical position with the base end down. Sufficient time must be allowed for filament temperature to reach operating value (15 seconds) before anode potential is applied. Preheating of 10-15 minutes is required for new tubes or after reinsertion.

Datasheets

Datasheet: 258B.pdf

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

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