Tube-number record
GL-869-B
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GL-869-B is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Rectifier). Recorded specifications: brand General Electric, construction Other / special, and maximum plate voltage 20000 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.
BrandGeneral Electric
ClassRectifier
Construction
Primary TypeOther / special
Rectifier Typehalf-wave mercury-vapor
Envelopeglass
Sectionssingle
Filament / Heater
Materialmercury-vapor
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Plate Voltage20000 V
Cathode Current5000 mA
Audio Performance
Key Features
- Half-wave rectifier
- Mercury-vapor
- High d-c voltage capability
- Quadrature filament excitation support
- High efficiency
- Uniform utilization of cathode
Typical Operation
| Mode | Plate V | Gm (µmhos) | Rp (Ω) | µ | Plate mA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak voltage drop | 15 V | — | — | — | — |
Application Notes
Used in broadcast transmitters and other high d-c voltage applications.
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