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AH221

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AH221 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Mercury Vapour Rectifier). Recorded specifications: brand English Electric Valve Company Limited, construction Rectifier, base Metal, socket Screw / Edison base, and maximum plate voltage 20000 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandEnglish Electric Valve Company Limited
ClassMercury Vapour Rectifier
BaseScrew / Edison base

Construction

Primary TypeRectifier
Rectifier TypeMercury Vapour
EnvelopeGlass
Base MaterialMetal
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

MaterialOxide coated

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Single phase full wave (20-40C mercury temp)7000 V———1250 mA
Three phase full wave (20-40C mercury temp)8100 V———1250 mA

Application Notes

Requires minimum pre-heating time of 1 minute. Condensed mercury temperature must be controlled for optimal peak inverse voltage rating.

Datasheets

Datasheet: AH221.pdf

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Datasheets courtesy of Frank Philipse via Frank's Electron Tube Data Sheets.

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    Warm-up Time
    1s

    Absolute Maximum Ratings

    Plate Voltage20000 V
    Cathode Current1250 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Hot cathode
    • Mercury vapour
    • High voltage
    • Industrial service