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2V/531E vacuum tube outline illustration

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2V/531E

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2V/531E is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Half-Wave Mercury-Vapour Rectifier). Recorded specifications: brand Standard Telephones and Cables Limited, construction Rectifier, socket Special / none, and maximum plate voltage 20000 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandStandard Telephones and Cables Limited
ClassHalf-Wave Mercury-Vapour Rectifier
BaseSpecial / none

Construction

Primary TypeRectifier
EnvelopeGlass
Sections1

Filament / Heater

MaterialOxide-coated, shielded
Warm-up Time60s

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Single-Phase Full Wave (In phase)7000 V———5000 mA
Single-Phase Full Wave (Quadrature)7000 V———10000 mA
Three-Phase Full Wave (In phase)8150 V———

Application Notes

After shipment or transit the valve must be pre-heated for not less than 30 minutes before any anode voltage is applied. Forced air cooling is recommended and required for high temperature operation.

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    Plate Voltage
    20000 V
    Cathode Current2500 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Mercury-Vapour
    • Oxide-coated filament
    • Shielded filament
    • High power
    15000 mA