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VH 8600 vacuum tube outline illustration

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VH 8600

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VH 8600 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Mercury Vapor Rectifier). Recorded specifications: brand Compagnie Générale de Télégraphie Sans Fil (CSF), year 1960, construction Diode, base Not Specified, socket 3-pin / Peewee, and maximum plate voltage 18000 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandCompagnie Générale de Télégraphie Sans Fil (CSF)
ClassMercury Vapor Rectifier
Base3-pin / Peewee

Construction

Primary TypeDiode
Rectifier TypeMercury Vapor
EnvelopeGlass
Base MaterialNot Specified
Sections1

Filament / Heater

MaterialOxide-coated

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Monophasé 1 alternance (Single Phase Half Wave)13000 V———2500 mA
Triphasé Gratz (Three Phase Bridge)13000 V———7500 mA

Application Notes

Vertical mounting only, base down. Minimum preheating time of 60 seconds is mandatory before applying high voltage. After transport, preheat for 60 minutes to clear mercury from the envelope.

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    Warm-up Time
    60s

    Absolute Maximum Ratings

    Plate Voltage18000 V
    Cathode Current5000 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Hot cathode mercury vapor
    • Monoanodic
    • Convection air cooling
    • Directly heated filament