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EL 3B vacuum tube outline illustration

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EL 3B

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EL 3B is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Half-wave Rectifier). Recorded specifications: brand Electrons, Incorporated, year 1953, construction Rectifier, base Metal, socket 4-pin, and maximum plate voltage 920 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandElectrons, Incorporated
ClassHalf-wave Rectifier
Base4-pin

Construction

Primary TypeRectifier
Rectifier TypeHalf-wave
EnvelopeGlass
Base MaterialMetal
Sections1

Filament / Heater

MaterialTantalum Anode (implied oxide or similar for gas tube)

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Half-wave Rectifier9 V———2500 mA

Application Notes

The filament must be lit before drawing d-c. load current. The anode is designed to operate at red heat when under full load. All values are for returns to the filament center tap.

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    Warm-up Time30s

    Absolute Maximum Ratings

    Plate Voltage920 V
    Cathode Current2500 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Tantalum Anode
    • Xenon Gas Filling
    • Mounting Position: Any