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F-857-B

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BrandFederal Telephone and Radio Corporation
ClassMercury Vapor Half-Wave Rectifier

Construction

Primary TypeRectifier
Rectifier TypeMercury Vapor
EnvelopeGlass
Sections1

Filament / Heater

MaterialMercury Vapor
Warm-up Time60s

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage22000 V
Cathode Current10000 mA

Audio Performance

Key Features
  • Mercury vapor
  • High-voltage rectifier
  • Vertical mounting

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Single Phase - Half Wave (Circuit A)15500 V———10000 mA
Single Phase - Full Wave (Circuit B)7750 V———20000 mA
Single Phase - Full Wave Parallel (Circuit C)7750 V———40000 mA
Single Phase - Full Wave Bridge (Circuit D)15500 V———20000 mA
Three Phase - Half Wave (Circuit E)9000 V———30000 mA
Double Three Phase - Half Wave (Circuit F)9000 V———60000 mA
Three Phase - Full Wave (Circuit G)9000 V———30000 mA
Six Phase - Half Wave (Circuit H)7750 V———60000 mA

Application Notes

For sine wave input and choke input filter to maintain output current substantially constant. Condensed mercury temperature should be measured in the specified zone near the base.

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