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872A
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BrandStandard Telephones and Cables Limited
ClassMercury-Vapour Rectifier
BaseSpecial / none
Construction
Primary TypeRectifier
Rectifier TypeMercury-Vapour
EnvelopeGlass
Base MaterialPlastic
SectionsSingle
Filament / Heater
MaterialOxide-coated
Warm-up Time60s
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Plate Voltage10000 V
Cathode Current1250 mA
Audio Performance
Key Features
- Half-Wave Mercury-Vapour Rectifier
- Shielded oxide-coated filament
- Natural or forced ventilation
- High power output
Typical Operation
| Mode | Plate V | Gm (µmhos) | Rp (Ω) | µ | Plate mA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Phase Full-Wave | 3200 V | — | — | — | 2500 mA |
| Single Phase Full-Wave Bridge | 6400 V | — | — | — | 2500 mA |
| Three Phase Half-Wave | 4780 V | — | — | — |
Application Notes
The valve must be pre-heated for 30 minutes before any anode voltage is applied after shipment or transit. Ratings apply with choke-input filter and 50 c/s supply. Output circuit should be taken from the mid-point of the filament supply transformer secondary.
Datasheets
Datasheet: 872A.pdf
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Datasheets courtesy of Frank Philipse via Frank's Electron Tube Data Sheets.
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