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WL-5973A vacuum tube outline illustration

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WL-5973A

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WL-5973A is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: High-Vacuum Rectifier). Recorded specifications: brand Westinghouse, year 1963, construction Rectifier, socket Special / none, maximum plate voltage 75000 V, and maximum plate dissipation 850 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandWestinghouse
ClassHigh-Vacuum Rectifier
BaseSpecial / none

Construction

Primary TypeRectifier
EnvelopeGlass
Sections1

Filament / Heater

MaterialThoriated-Tungsten
Warm-up Time30s

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Rectifier Service (40kV or less)40000 V———1250 mA
Rectifier Service (Above 40kV)75000 V———1000 mA
Tube Voltage Drop Test950 V———

Application Notes

Operation at voltages in excess of 16 kV may necessitate x-ray radiation shielding.

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    Plate Voltage
    75000 V
    Plate Dissipation850 W
    Cathode Current1250 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Ruggedized anode and filament support structures
    • Efficient thoriated-tungsten filament
    • Low tube-voltage-drop
    • Suitable for radar charging diode or limiter service
    5000 mA