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GL-6215
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GL-6215 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: High-Vacuum Rectifier). Recorded specifications: brand General Electric, construction Diode, base Short Intermediate-Shell Octal 6-Pin, B6-60, socket Octal, and maximum plate voltage 18000 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.
BrandGeneral Electric
ClassHigh-Vacuum Rectifier
BaseOctal
Construction
Primary TypeDiode
Rectifier TypeHalf-wave
EnvelopeT-9 Glass
Base MaterialShort Intermediate-Shell Octal 6-Pin, B6-60
SectionsSingle
Filament / Heater
MaterialCoated
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Plate Voltage18000 V
Cathode Current1 mA
Audio Performance
Key Features
- Half-wave rectifier
- High-voltage
- Low-current
- Dust precipitator application
- Industrial application
Typical Operation
| Mode | Plate V | Gm (µmhos) | Rp (Ω) | µ | Plate mA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tube Voltage Drop Measurement | 56 V | — | — | — | 2 mA |
Application Notes
The voltages employed in some high-voltage equipment are sufficiently high that high-voltage rectifier tubes may produce soft x-rays which can constitute a health hazard unless such tubes are adequately shielded.
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