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3B28

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3B28 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Rectifier). Recorded specifications: brand Standard Telephones and Cables Limited, construction Other / special, base Plastic/Ceramic, socket 4-pin, and maximum plate voltage 10000 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandStandard Telephones and Cables Limited
ClassRectifier
Base4-pin

Construction

Primary TypeOther / special
Rectifier TypeHalf-wave
EnvelopeGlass
Base MaterialPlastic/Ceramic
Sections1

Filament / Heater

MaterialOxide-coated

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Single Phase Full Wave3180 V———500 mA
Single Phase Full Wave Bridge6360 V———500 mA
Three Phase Half Wave4780 V———750 mA

Application Notes

The 3B28 is designed for operation in high voltage circuits where extremes of ambient temperature are encountered. This rectifier being directly heated, it is recommended that the output circuit be taken from the mid-point of the filament supply transformer secondary winding.

Datasheets

Datasheet: 3B28.pdf

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

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    Warm-up Time
    10s

    Absolute Maximum Ratings

    Plate Voltage10000 V
    Cathode Current2000 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Xenon-filled
    • Operation in extremes of ambient temperature
    • Mobile applications
    • Unrestricted mounting position
    • No heaters, fans or thermostats required for bulb temperature control
    Three Phase Double Y Parallel4780 V———1500 mA
    Three Phase Full Wave9570 V———750 mA