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866A

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866A is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Mercury Vapor Rectifier). Recorded specifications: brand Raytheon, construction Rectifier, socket 4-pin, and maximum plate voltage 10000 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandRaytheon
ClassMercury Vapor Rectifier
Base4-pin

Construction

Primary TypeRectifier
Rectifier TypeHalf-Wave
EnvelopeGlass
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

Warm-up Time30s

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Single-phase Full-Wave Choke Input3535 V———500 mA
Single-phase Full-Wave Choke Input3000 V———500 mA

Application Notes

The tube should always be mounted vertically with the top cap up. Filament should be burned for 15 minutes before plate voltage is applied to a new tube.

Datasheets

Datasheet: 866A.pdf

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

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    Plate Voltage
    10000 V
    Cathode Current250 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Shielded filament
    • High voltage
    • Mercury vapor