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5R4-G

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BrandSheldon
ClassFull-Wave High-Vacuum Rectifier
BaseOctal

Construction

Primary TypeRectifier
Rectifier TypeHigh-Vacuum
EnvelopeST16
Base MaterialMedium Shell Octal
Sections2

Filament / Heater

MaterialCoated
Warm-up Time10s

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage2800 V
Cathode Current650 mA

Audio Performance

Key Features
  • Coated Filament
  • Full-Wave
  • High-Vacuum

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Condenser Input Filter (700V RMS)700 V—125—250 mA
Condenser Input Filter (900V RMS)900 V—575—150 mA
Choke Input Filter (750V RMS)750 V———

Application Notes

Horizontal operation is permissible if pins 1 and 4 are in a vertical plane. For capacitor inputs larger than 4 mfd, additional plate-supply impedance may be required. Filament should reach operating temperature (approx 10s) before plate voltage is applied.

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    250 mA
    Choke Input Filter (950V RMS)950 V———175 mA