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5V3

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5V3 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Twin Diode Rectifier). Recorded specifications: brand General Electric, year 1960, construction Diode, base Short Medium-Shell Octal 8-Pin B8-118, socket Octal, and maximum plate voltage 1550 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandGeneral Electric
ClassTwin Diode Rectifier
BaseOctal

Construction

Primary TypeDiode
EnvelopeT-12
Base MaterialShort Medium-Shell Octal 8-Pin B8-118
Sections2

Filament / Heater

MaterialCoated

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Capacitor-input filter300 V—24—380 mA
Capacitor-input filter425 V—56—350 mA
Choke-input filter500 V———350 mA

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    Plate Voltage1550 V
    Cathode Current380 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Filamentary twin diode
    • Full-wave power rectifier
    • High direct-current requirements
    • Color television power supplies