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ELECTRONIC TUBE MANUAL INDEX

All Manuals
This Index indicates the particular manual which contains com-

plete data on any tube. For convenience, the tubes are listed in
alpha -numerical order. For listings by class refer to the Table of
Contents sheet in each volume.
Tube Type Class Manual* Tube Type Class Manual*
0A2 Glow Tube F GL -1 P40 Phototube

0A3 Glow Tube F GL -1Q26 -A Reference Cavity T
0A4 -G Gas Triode F 1R5 Heptode R
OB2 Glow Tube F 1 S2 -A Rectifier -
OB3 Glow Tube F 1S4 Pentode R
0C3 Glow Tube F 1 S5 Diode -Pentode R

OD3 Glow Tube F 1T4 Pentode R
OZ4 Diode R 1U4 Pentode R
OZ4-A Twin Diode F 1U5 Diode -Pentode R
OZ4-G Diode R 1V2 Diode R
KC -1 Rectifier 1V6 Triode -Pentode R

1A5-GT Pentode R 1X2 -A Diode R
1 A7-GT Pentagrid Converter R 1X2 -B Diode R
1AD4 Pentode 2A3 Triode R
lAG4 Beam Pentode R 2AF4 Triode R
1AH4 Pentode R 2AF4-A Triode R

1A15 Diode -Pentode R GL -2B22 Diode T
1AX2 Diode R GL -2623 Rectifier -
1 B3-GT Diode R 2BN4 Triode R
1 DN5 Diode -Pentode R GL -2C39 -B Triode T
1 G3-GT Rectifier GL -2C40 Triode T

1 H5-GT Diode -Triode R GL -2C40 -A Triode T
1J3 Diode R GL -2C42 Triode -
1K3 Diode R GL -2C43 Triode T
1L4 Pentode R GL -2C46 Triode -
1 L6 Pentagrid Converter R 2CY5 Tetrode R
GL -1121 Vacuum Capacitor 2D21 Thyratron F
GL -1 L24 Vacuum Capacitor 2E24 Beam Pentode F
GL -1 L32 Vacuum Capacitor GL -2H21 Phasitron -

GL -1 L33 Vacuum Capacitor 2X2 -A Diode F
GL -1 L36 . Vacuum Capacitor KC -3 Rectifier -
GL -1 L38 Vacuum Capacitor 3A2 Diode R
1 LA6 Pentagrid Converter R 3A3 Diode R
1 LH4 Diode -Triode R 3AF4-A Triode R

1 LN5 Pentode R 3AL5 Twin Diode R
1N5-GT Pentode R 3AU6 Pentode R
GL -1 P21 Phototube 3AV6 Duplex -Diode Triode R
GL -1 P39 Phototube 3B2 Diode R
* R= Receiving Manual
F = Five -Star and Special -Purpose Manual
T =Transmitting Manual
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS DIVISION
GENERAL d ELECTRIC
Schenectady 5, N. Y.
Supersedes ET -T1216 A dated 11-56
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GL-3B24W Rectifier - 5CG8 Triode -Pentode R
3BA6 Pentode R 5CL8-A Triode-Tetrode R
3BC5 Pentode R 5CQ8 . Triode -Pentode -

3BE6 Heptode R 5CZ5 Beam Power -
3BN4 Triode R 5DH8 Triode -Pentode R
3BN6 Gated -Beam R SEAS Triode-Pentode..R

3BU8 Twin Pentode R 5J6 Twin Triode R
3BY6 Heptode R 5R4-GYA Twin Diode F
3BZ6 Pentode R 5T8 Triple -Diode Triode R
GL -3C22 Triode - 5U4 -GA Twin Diode R
GL -3C23 Thyratron I 5U4 -GB Twin Diode R
3CB6 Pentode R 5U8 Triode -Pentode R
3CE5 Pentode R 5V3 Rectifier -

3CF6 Pentode R 5V4 -GA Twin Diode R
3CS6 Heptode R 5V6-GT Pentode R
3DK6 Pentode - 5X8 Triode -Pentode R
3DT6 Pentode R 5Y3-GT Diode R
3Q4 Pentode R 5Y3-WGTB Service Designationt -

3Q5-GT Pentode R 5Y4-GT Twin Diode R
3S4 Pentode R 5Z3 Diode R
3V4 Pentode R 6A7 Pentagrid Converter R
GL-3X2500A3 Triode - 6A8 Pentagrid Converter R
P1-4 Triode - 6AB4 Triode R
4AU6 Pentode - 6AC5-GT Triode R
4BC8 Twin Triode R 6AC7 Pentode R
4BN6 Gated -Beam R 6AC7-WA Service Designationt -

413Q7 -A Twin Triode R 6AC7-Y Pentode
4BS8 Twin Triode R 6AD7-G Triode -Pentode R
4BU8 Twin Pentode R 6AF3 Diode

4BZ6 Pentode R 6AF4 Triode R
4BZ7 Twin Triode R 6AF4-A Triode R
4CB6 Pentode R 6AG5 Pentode R
4CS6 Heptode R 6AG7 Pentode R
4CY5 Tetrode R 6AG7-Y Pentode

GL -4D21/4 -125A Tetrode - 6AH4-GT Triode R
4DT6 Pentode R 6AH6 Pentode R
GL-4X150A Tetrode - 6AK5 Pentode R
GL -4-1000A Tetrode-Pentode - 6AK6 Pentode R
5AM8 Diode -Pentode R 6AL5 Twin Diode R
5AN8 Triode -Pentode R 6AL7-GT Electron -Ray Indicator R
5AQ5 Beam Pentode R 6AM4 Triode R
5AS4 Twin Diode R 6AM8 Diode -Pentode R
5AS8 Diode -Pentode R 6AN5 Beam Power R
5AT8 Triode -Pentode R 6AN8 Triode -Pentode R
5AU4 Twin Diode R 6AQ5 Beam Pentode R
5AV8 Triode -Pentode R 6AQ5-A Beam Pentode R
5AW4 Twin Diode R 6AQ6 Duplex -Diode Triode R
5B8 Triode -Pentode R 6AQ7-GT Duplex -Diode Triode R
513E8 Triode -Pentode R 6AR5 Pentode R
5BK7-A Twin Triode R 6AR8 Sheet Beam R
5BQ7-A Twin Triode R 6AS5 Beam Power R
5BR8 Triode -Pentode R 6AS6 Pentode R
5BT8 Double -Diode Pentode - 6AS7-GA Twin Triode R
GL-5C21/C61 Thyratron - 6AS8 Diode -Pentode R
GL -5C24 Triode - 6AT6 Duplex -Diode Triode R
* I -= Industrial Manual
R = Receiving Manual
F =Five -Star and Special -Purpose Manual
t Because of the special nature of this type, data sheets are not maintained. Refer to the applicable Armed Service specifications for ratings.
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6AT8 Triode -Pentode R 6C5 Triode R

6AU4-GTA Diode R 6C6 Pentode R
6AU5-GT Beam Pentode R 6CA5 Beam Pentode R
6AU6-A Pentode R 6CB5-A Beam Pentode R
6AU6-WA Service Designation t - 6CB6-A Pentode R
6AU8-A Triode -Pentode R 6CD6-GA Beam Pentode R

6AV5-GA Beam Pentode R 6CE5 Pentode R
6AV6 Duplex -Diode Triode R 6CF6 Pentode R
6AW8-A Triode -Pentode R 6CG7 Twin Triode R
6AX4-GT Diode R 6CG8-A Triode -Pentode R
6AX5-GT Diode R 6CH8 Triode -Pentode -

6AZ8 Triode -Pentode R 6CK4 Triode -
6B8 Duplex -Diode Pentode R 6CL6 Pentode R
6BA6 Pentode R 6CW-A Triode-Tetrode R
6BA7 Pentagrid Converter R 6CM6 Beam Pentode R
6BA8-A Triode -Pentode R 6CM7 Double Triode R

6BC5 Pentode R 6CN7 Duplex -Diode Triode R
6BC7 Triple Diode R 6CQ8 Triode-Tetrode -
6BC8 Twin Diode R 6CR6 Diode -Pentode R
6BD6 Pentode R 6CS6 Heptode R
6BE6 Heptode R 6CS7 Double Triode -

6BF5 Beam Power R 6CU5 Beam Power R
6BF6 Duplex -Diode Triode R 6CU6 Beam Pentode R
66G6 -GA Beam Pentode R 6CU8 Triode -Pentode -
6BH6 Pentode R 6CX8 Triode -Pentode R
6BH8 Triode -Pentode R 6CY5 Tetrode R

6616 Pentode R 6CY7 Double Triode R
6617 Triple Diode R 6CZ5 Beam Power
66J8 Double -Diode Triode - 6D4 Thyratron
6BK4 Beam Triode R 6D6 Pentode R
6BK5 Beam Pentode R 6DA4 Diode R

66K7-6 Twin Triode R 6D65 Beam Pentode -
6BL7-GTA Twin Triode R 6DE6 Pentode R
6BN4 Triode R 6DG6-GT Beam Pentode R
6BN6 Gated -Beam R 6DK6 Pentode R
6BN8 Double -Diode Triode - 6DN7 Double Triode R

66Q5 Power Pentode - 6DQ5 Beam Power -
6BQ6-GA Pentode R 6DQ6-A Beam Pentode R
6BQ6-GTB Beam Pentode R 6DS5 Beam Power -
6BQ7-A Twin Triode R 6DT6 Pentode R
6BR8 Triode -Pentode R 6E5 Electron -Ray Indicator R

6BS8 Twin Triode R 6EA8 Triode -Pentode R
6BU8 Twin Pentode R 6E88 Triode -Pentode -
6BV8 Duplex -Diode Triode R 6EH8 Triode -Pentode -
6BW4 Rectifier - 6EW6 Pentode R
6BW8 Duplex -Diode Pentode R 6F5 Triode R

6BX7-GT Twin Triode R 6F6 Pentode R
6BY4 Triode R 6F6-GT Pentode R
6BY5-GA Twin Diode - 6H6 Twin Diode R
6BY6 Heptode R 6J4 Triode R
6BY3 Pentode - 6J5 Triode R

66Z6 Pentode R 6J6 Twin Triode R
66Z7 Twin Triode R 6J7 Pentode R
6BZ8 Twin Triode R 6K6-GT Pentode R
6C4 Triode R 6K7 Pentode R
* R = Receiving Manual
Because of the special nature of this type, data sheets are not maintained. Refer to the applicable Armed Service specifications for ratings.
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6K8 Triode-Hexode R 7B5 Pentode R
6L6 Beam Power R 7B6 Duplex -Diode Triode R
616 -GB Beam Power R 7B7 Pentode R
GL-C6M Thyratron - 7B8 Pentagrid Converter R
6N7 Twin Triode R 7C5 Beam Power R
6Q7 Duplex -Diode Triode R 7C6 Duplex -Diode Triode R
6S4 -A Triode R 7C7 Pentode R
6S8-GT Triple -Diode Triode R GL -7C29 Triode

6SA7 Pentagrid Converter R GL -7D21 Tetrode T
6SA7-Y Pentagrid Converter - 7EY6 Pentode R
6SB7-Y Pentagrid Converter R 7F7 Twin Triode R
6SC7 Twin Triode R 7F8 Twin Triode R
6SF5 Triode R 7F8 -TV Twin Triode

6SF7 Diode -Pentode R 7117 Pentode R
6SG7 Pentode R 7J7 Triode-Heptode R
6SG7-Y Pentode - 7K7 Duplex -Diode Triode R
6SH7 Pentode R 7N7 Twin Triode R
6SJ7 Pentode R 7Q7 Pentagrid Converter R
6SJ7-Y Pentode - 7S7 Triode-Heptode R
6SK7 Pentode R 7Y4 Diode R
6SK7-WA Service Designationt - 7Z4 Diode R
6SK7-Y Pentode - 8AU8-A Triode -Pentode R
6SL7-GT Twin Triode R 8AW8-A Triode -Pentode R
6SN7-GTB Twin Triode R 813Q5 . Pentode -

6SQ7 Duplex -Diode Triode R 8CG7 Twin Triode R
6SR7 Duplex -Diode Triode R 8CM7 Double Triode R
6SS7 Pentode R 8CN7 Duplex -Diode Triode R
6SV7 Diode -Pentode R 8CS7 Double Triode -

614 Triode R 8CX8 Triode -Pentode R
6T8 Triple -Diode Triode R 8EB8 Triode -Pentode. -

6T8 -A Triple -Diode Triode R 9CL8 Triode-Tetrode R
6U5 Electron -Ray Indicator R 9U8 -A Triode -Pentode R
6U8 Triode -Pentode R 1008 Triode -Pentode R
6U8 -A Triode -Pentode R 1 ODE7 Double Triode

6V3 -A Diode R 11CY7 Double Triode R
6V6 Beam Power R 12A6 Beam Power R
6V6-GT Pentode R 12A8-GT Pentagrid Converter R
6V6-GTY Beam Power - 12AB5 Beam Pentode R
6V6 -Y Receiving - 12AC6 Pentode R
6W4-GT Diode R I 2AD6 Heptode R
6W6-GT Beam Pentode R 12AE6 Duplex -Diode Triode R
6X4 Twin Diode R 12AF3 Diode

6X4 -WA Service Designationt - 12AF6 Pentode R
6X5-GT Diode R 12AJ6 Duplex -Diode Triode

6X8 Triode -Pentode R 12AL5 Twin Diode R
6Y6 -G Beam Power R I2AL8 Triode-Tetrode.

6Y6-GT Beam Pentode R 12AQ5 Beam Power R
7A4 Triode R 12AT6 Duplex -Diode Triode R
7A6 Twin Diode R 12AT7 Twin Triode R
7A7 Pentode R 12AT7-WA Service Designationt -

7A8 Octode R 12AU6 Pentode R
7AF7 Twin Triode R 12AU7 Twin Triode R
7AG7 Pentode R 12AU7-A Twin Triode R
7AU7 Twin Triode R 12AV5-GA . Beam Pentode R
7B4 Triode R 12AV6 Duplex -Diode Triode R
* R =Receiving Manual
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12AV7 Twin Triode R 12SG7 Pentode R
12AW6 Pentode R 12SG7-Y Pentode -

12AX4-GTA Diode R 12S1-17 Pentode R
12AX7 Twin Triode R 12SJ7 Pentode R
12AY7 Twin Triode F 12SK7 Pentode R
12AZ7 Twin Triode R 12SK7-Y Pentode -

12B4 -A Triode R 12SL7-GT Twin Triode R
12BA6 Pentode R 125N7-GTA Twin Triode R
12BA7 Pentagrid Converter R 12SQ7 Duplex -Diode Triode R
12BD6 Pentode R 12SR7 Duplex -Diode Triode R
1213E6 Heptode R 12V6-GT Pentode R
12BF6 Duplex -Diode Triode R 12W6-GT Beam Pentode R
12BH7-A Twin Triode R 12X4 Twin Diode R
12BK5 Beam Pentode R 14A7 Pentode R
12BL6 Pentode R 14AF7 Twin Triode R
12BN6 Gated Beam R 14B6 Duplex -Diode Triode R
12BQ6-GA Pentode R 14Q7 Pentagrid Converter R
12BQ6-GTB Beam Pentode R 14R7 Duplex -Diode Pentode R
12BR7 Diode -Triode R 14S7 Triode-Heptode R
12BV7 Pentode R 17AX4-GT Diode R
12BY7-A Pentode R 17D4 Diode R
12BZ7 Twin Triode R 17DQ6-A Beam Pentode R
12C5 Beam Pentode R 171-13 Diode R
12CA5 Beam Pentode R 18A5 Beam Pentode R
12CN5 Pentode - 19AU4-GTA Diode R
12CR6 Diode -Pentode R 19BG6-GA Beam Pentode R
12CT8 Triode -Pentode R 19J6 Twin Triode R
12CU5 Beam Power R 19T8 Triple -Diode Triode R
12CU6 Beam Pentode R 21EX6 Receiving.. ...... .......

12CX6 Pentode - 24A Tetrode R
12D4 Diode R 25AV5-GA Beam Pentode R
12DB5 Beam Pentode - 25AX4-GT Diode R
12DE8 Receiving - 25BQ6-GA Pentode R
12DK7 Double -Diode Tetrode - 25BQ6-GTB Beam Pentode R
12DL8 Receiving - 25C5 Beam Pentode R
12DQ6-A Beam Pentode R 25C6 -G Beam Power -

12DQ7 Pentode R 25CA5 Beam Pentode R
12DV8 Duplex -Diode Tetrode R 25CD6-GB Beam Pentode R
12DZ6 Pentode R 25CU6 Beam Pentode R
12EA6 Pentode R 25DN6 Beam Pentode R
12EG6 Receiving - 25EC6 Beam Pentode R
12F8 Duplex -Diode Pentode R 25L6-GT Beam Pentode R
12H6 Twin Diode R 25W4-GT Diode R
12.15 Triode R 25W6-GT Beam Pentode R
12J8 Double -Diode Tetrode - 25Z5 Diode R
12K5 Tetrode R 25Z6-GT Diode R
12K7-GT Pentode R 26 Triode R
12K8 Triode-Hexode R 27 Triode R
12L6-GT Beam Pentode R FG-27-A Thyratron 1
12R5 Beam Pentode R 28D7 Twin Beam Power R
12SA7 Pentagrid Converter R 32L7-GT Diode Beam Power R
12SA7-Y Pentagrid Converter - 35A5 Beam Power R
12SC7 Twin Triode R 35B5 Beam Power R
12SF5 Triode R 35C5 Beam Power R
12517 Diode -Pentode R 35L6-GT Beam Power R
* I =Industrial Manual
R = Receiving Manual
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35W4 Diode R 807 Beam Pentode F

35Y4 Diode R GL -809 Triode -
35Z3 Diode R GL -810 Triode -
35Z5-GT Diode R GL -811-A Triode
41 Pentode R GL -812-A Triode -
42 Pentode R GL -813 Pentode -
47 Pentode R GL -814 Beam Power -
50A5 Beam Power R GL -815 Beam Power -
50B5 Beam Power R GL -816 Rectifier -
5005 Beam Pentode R GL -828 Pentode -
50DC4. Diode R GL -829-B Pentode -
50L6-GT Beam Pentode R GL -832-A Beam Power -
50X6 Diode R GL -833-A Triode -
50Y6-GT Diode R GL -836 Rectifier
50Y7-GT Diode R GL -837 Pentode -
58 Pentode R GL -838 Triode
70L7-GT Diode Beam Power R GL -845 Triode -
75 Duplex -Diode Triode R GL -851 Triode T
78 Triode R GL -857-B Rectifier I T
80 Twin Diode R 01-862-A Triode T
FG-81-A Thyratron - GL -866-A Rectifier

83 Diode R GL -868 Phototube
84/6Z4 Diode R GL -869-B Rectifier I T
FG-97 Thyratron I GL -870-A Rectifier T
FG-98-A Thyratron - GL -872-A Rectifier I T
GL -100TH Triode - GL -880 Triode T

FG-105 Thyratron I 884 Thyratron F
117N7-GT Diode Beam Power R 885 Thyratron
117Z3 Diode Beam Power R GL -889-A Triode T
117Z6-GT Diode R GL -889R -A Triode T
FG-154 Thyratron - GL -893A -R Triode

FG-172 Thyratron I GL -898-A Triode T
GL -207 Triode - GL -918 Phototube -
GL -242-C Triode - GL -919 Phototube -
GL -266-B Rectifier - GL -920 Phototube -
FG-280 Rectifier - GL -921 Phototube -
SA -302 Triode - GL -922 Phototube -
SA -350 Triode - GL -923 Phototube
GL -393-A Thyratron I GL -927 Phototube
FP -400 Rectifier - 01-929 Phototube
GL -411 Rectifier - GL -930 Phototube -

GL -414 Thyratron - GL -931-A Phototube -
GL -441 Phototube - GL -1000T Triode -
502-A Thyratron F GL -1454 Phototube
GL -575-A Rectifier I T 1612 Heptode F
GL -592 Triode - 1614 Beam Pentode F

Z-599 Magnetron - GL -1616 Rectifier -
01-627 Thyratron - GL -1619 Pentode -
01-672-A Thyratron - 1620 Pentode F
GL -673 Rectifier I T 2050 Thyratron F
01-678 Thyratron - GL -5513 Triode T

GL -801-A Triode - 01-5516 Beam Pentode -
GL -802 Pentode - GL -5518 Triode T
GL -803 Pentode - GL-5528/C6L Thyratron -
GL -805 Triode - GL -5544 Thyratron I
R =Receiving Manual
F = Five -Star and Special -Purpose Manual
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GL -5549 Triode - 5727/2D21W Service Designationt

GL -5550 Ignitron I GL -5728 Thyratron I
GL -5551-A Ignitron I GL -5736 Triode

GL -5552-A Ignitron I GL -5740 Triode -
GL -5553-B Ignitron I 5749 Five -Star F
GL -5554 Ignitron I 5749/6BA6W Service Designationt -

GL -5555 Ignitron I 5750 Five -Star F
GL -5556 Triode I 5750/66E6W Service Designationt -

GL -5557 Thyratron I 5751 Five -Star F
GL -5558 . Rectifier I 5751 WA Service Designationt
GL -5559 Thyratron I GL -5762 Triode -

GL -5560 Thyratron I 5763 Beam Pentode F
GL -5561 Rectifier I GL -5779 Ignitron

GL -5564 Ignitron I GL -5788 Ignitron
GL -5581 Phototube - 5814-A Five -Star F
GL -5593 Phasitron - 5814WA Service Designationt ..

5610 Triode F GL -5820 Image Orthicon T
GL -5620 Ballast Tube - GL -5822-A Ignitron
GL -5621 Ballast Tube - 5824 Pentode F
GL -5623 Ballast Tube - GL -5830 Thyratron I
GL -5624 Ballast Tube - 5840 Five -Star F
GL -5625 Rectifier - 5844 Twin Triode F
GL -5626 Vacuum Switch - GL -5855 Thyratron

GL -5627 Vacuum Switch - 5879 Pentode F
GL -5628 Vacuum Gage - 5881 Beam Pentode F
GL -5629 Vacuum Gage - GL -5894 Tetrode ..

GL -5630 Ignitron I 5896 Five -Star .. F
GL -5632/C3.1 Thyratron - 5899 Five -Star .. F
5636 Five -Star F 5902 Five -Star F
5642 Diode F GL -5948 Thyratron .
5651 Glow Tube F 5963 Twin Triode F
5654 Five -Star F 5964 Twin Triode F
5654/6AK5W Service Designationt - 5965 Twin Triode F
5654/6AK5W/6096... Service Designationt - GL -5973 Rectifier T

5662 Thyratron F 6005 Five -Star .. F
5663 Thyratron F 6005/6AQ5W Service Designationt -

GL -5665/C16.1 Thyratron - 6005/6AQ5W/6095. .Service Designationt . -
5670 Five -Star F GL -6011/710 Thyratron
5670WA Service Designationt - GL-6014/C1K Thyratron .. -
GL -5674 Pentode - GL -6019 Tetrode T
5687 Twin Triode F GL -6039 Triode T

5691 Twin Triode F GL -6044 Thyratron -
5692 Twin Triode F 6046 Beam Pentode F
5693 Pentode F 6072 Five -Star F
5696 Thyratron F 6080 Twin Triode -

5719 Five -Star F 6100/6C4WA Service Designationt..... .. -

GL -5720 Thyratron ! 6111 Five -Star F
5725/6AS6W Service Designationt - 6134 Five -Star -

5726 Five -Star F 6135 Five -Star
5726/6AL5W Service Designationt - 6136 Five -Star F
5726/6AL5W/6097 .. Service Designationt - 6137 Five -Star -

5727 Five -Star F 6146 Beam Power -
F Five -Star and Special -Purpose Manual
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GL -6181 Tetrode - 6661 Pentode F

GL -6182 Tetrode T 6662 Pentode F
GL -6198-A Camera Tube T 6663 Twin Diode F
6201 Five -Star F 6669 Beam Pentode F
6202 Five -Star F 6677 Pentode F
6203 Five -Star F 6678 Triode -Pentode F

6205 Five -Star F 6679 Twin Triode F
6206 Pentode - 6680 Twin Triode F
6211 Twin Triode F 6681 Twin Triode F
GL -6228 Ignitron I GL -6787 Magnetron -
GL -6237 Klystron T GL -6807 Thyratron I

GL -6240 Klystron T 6829 Five -Star F
GL -6241 Klystron T GL -6849 Image Orthicon T
GL -6242 Klystron T GL -6855/716 Thyratron -

GL -6251 Tetrode T GL -6856/740 Thyratron -
6265 Five -Star F GL -6857/740-P Thyratron -
GL -6283 Tetrode T GL -6858/760 Thyratron -
GL -6299 Triode T GL -6859/760-P Thyratron -
GL -6301 Reference Cavity T GL-6860/C6.1/F Thyratron -
GL -6346 Ignitron I GL -6878 Ignitron I
GL -6347 Ignitron I GL -6897 Triode T

GL -6348 Ignitron I GL -6917 Magnetron T
6350 Triode - 6919 Twin Diode F
6386 Five -Star F GL -6930/635-P Rectifier

6397 Power Pentode - GL -6942 Tetrode T
GL -6410 Magnetron T GL -6958 Ignitron I
6414 Five -Star F 7036 Heptode F

GL -6442 Triode T GL -7042 Ignitron -
GL -6452 Reference Cavity T 7077 Triode -
6463 Twin Triode F GL -7085/356 Triode T
6485 Pentode F GL -7151 Ignitron -
GL -6504 Ignitron I GL -7171 Ignitron -
GL -6512 Ignitron I GL -8000 Triode -
GL -6514 Ignitron I GL -8002-R Triode -
6525 Thyratron F GL -8008 Rectifier I T
GL -6619 Gas -Discharge Device T GL -8013-A Rectifier
GL -6620 Gas -Discharge Device T GL -8020 Rectifier -
GL -6621 Gas -Discharge Device T 9001 Pentode F
GL -6625 Klystron T 9002 Triode F
6660 Pentode F 9003 Pentode F
GENERAL ELECTRIC
ETI-101AA
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TABLE
NDUSTRIAL TUBE MANUAL
CONTENTS'
TITLE PUBLICATION NUMBER TITLE PUBLICATION NUMBER
Registration Page ET-T1043B THYRATRONS (Continued)
Electronic Tube Manual Index-All Manuals ET-T1216B GL -3C23 ET -T1475
TABLE OF CONTENTS-GENERAL (Tabbed Divider) FG-27-A ETI-119C
Table of Contents ETI-101AA FG-97 ETI-126C
INTERCHANGEABILITY CHART, BASE AND CAP DRAWINGS FG-105 ETI-128B
(Tabbed Divider) FG-172 ET -T1513
Interchangeability List. ET -T1468 GL -393-A ET -T1476
Bases, Caps-Power Tubes ET -T1502 GL -414 ET-Tl 509
IGNITRONS (Tabbed Divider) GL -5544 ETI-282
Application Data (Including Typical Circuits) . ETI-108 GL -5557 ET -T1472
Recommended Types and Selection Chart . . ET -T1507 GL -5559 EU-122C
Ignition Service Notes ET -T1470 GL -5560 ETI-125C
Ignitron Accessories. ET -T1379 GL -5720 ETI-120B
GL -5550 ETI -114B GL -5728 ETI-123B
GL -5551-A ET-T1219A GL -5830 En -121B
GL -5552-A ET-T1220A GL -5855 ET -T1139
GL -5553-B ET-T1221A GL -5948 ET -T1121
GL -5554 ET -T1129 GL -6011/710 ET -T1377
GL -5555 ETI-1 10B GL -6807 ET-T1222A
GL -5564 ET -T1130 GL -6808 ET-T1222A
GL -5630 ETI-294A GL -6809 ET-T1222A
GL -5779 ET -T1376
KENOTRONS (Tabbed Divider)
GL -5788 ET -T1184
Application Data (Including Typical Circuits). ETI-140
GL -5822-A ET -T1351
GL -5973 ET-T1038A
GL -6228 ET -T 1037
GL -6346 ET -T1034
PHANOTRONS (Tabbed Divider)
GL -6347 ET -T1035
Application Data (Including Typical Circuits). ETI-146A
GL -6348 ET -T1036
GL -6504 ET-T1131A Recommended Types and Selection Chart ET -T1508
GL -6509 ET -T1132 GL -575-A ET -T1477

GL -6511 ET-T1142A GL -673 ET -T1478
GL -6512 ET -T1133 GL -857-B ET -T1503
GL -6513 ET -T1134 GL -869-B E T -T1504
GL -6514 ET -T1185 GL 872-A ET -T1514
GL -6515 ET -T1135 GL -5558 ETI-147C
GL -6878 ET-T1284A
GL -5561 En -148C
GL -6958 ET -T1479
GL -8008 ETI-256A
GL -7042 ET -T1510
GL -7151 ET -T1511 PLIOTRONS (Tabbed Divider)
GL -7171 ET -T1512
Application Data (Including Typical Circuits). ETI.156
THYRATRONS (Tabbed Divider) GL -5556 ETI.158A
Application Data (Including Typical Circuits). ETI-116A
Recommended Types and Selection Chart ET -T1469 MAGNETRONS (Tabbed Divider)
Supersedes ETI-101Z, dated 12-57
GENERAL ELECTRIC
ETI-103
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PRICES AND ORDERING
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ETI-1041
QUICK SELECTION CHART PAGE 1

10-50
TUBES
INDUSTRIAL TYPES
You will find the concise technical information in order by key ratings and characteristics.
and prices on these pages handy in quickly select- Description and rating publication numbers for
ing the proper tube for your application. each type of tube are listed to provide you a ready
The various types of tubes are shown in tabular reference to these data sheets included in other
form by class of tube and conveniently arranged sections of the manual.
Prices effective Oct. 1, 1950
IGNITRONS-high-peak-current, pool -cathode tubes
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Welding Suggested Shipping Description
Control User's Corresponding Maximum Corresponding Type of Weight and
Types* Price Kva Average Anode Average Anode Kva Cooling in Lb Rating
Demand Current, Amps. Current, Amps. Demand
GL-5550/GL-415 $50.00 300 12.1 22.4 100 Water 5 ETI-114B
GL -5822** 143.00 424 20 70 188 Water 17 ETI-309
GL -5551 /FG-271 80.50 600 30.2 56.0 200 Water 12 ETI-113
GL -5552 /FG-235-A 121.00 1200 75.6 140 400 Water 17 ETI-109A
GL -5553 /PG -258-A 265.00 2400 192.0 355 800 Water 41 ETI-111B
* Ratings are for voltages of 600 volts rms and below. Ignitor requirements for all welding -control types are 200 volts and 30 amperes.
** For Frequency Changer welding control.
MAXIMUM CURRENT
Power Suggested D -c Type of Shipping Description
Rectifier User's Volts Peak Average Average Amp Cooling Weight and
Typest Price§ Amp Amp 1 Minute in Lb Rating
GL -5779 $72.00 125 30 10 .. . Air 6 ETI-301

GL -5554 /FG-259-B 190.00 300 900 150 200 1 Water 22 ETI-112
600 600 112.5 150
300 1800 300 400
GL -5555 /FG-238-B 370.00 1 600 1200 225 Water
300 35 ETI-110A
GL -5630 930.00 6000 200 50 Water
50 44 ETI-294
GL -506 3000.00 6000 900 150 300 Water 170 ETI-293A
t Typical ignitor requirements for power -rectifier ignitrons are 75-125 volts, 15-20 amperes. Maximum requirements are 150 volts, 40 amperes.
THYRATRONS-grid-controlled gaseous -discharge rectifier tubes
CATHODE ANODE
Suggested No. of Starting T Description
Type No. User's Electrodes Peak Peak Avg Grid CondensedemRange SWhiepipgihntg and
Price§ Volts Amp Inv. Volts Amp Amp Voltage Mercury C in Lb Rating
GL -5662 $2.40 3 6.3 0.15 200 Fuse tube -55-+90* 3 ETI-300

GL -5663 1.90 4 6.3 0.15 500 0.060 0.020 Neg -55-+90 3 ETI-284
GL -884 1.85 3 6.3 0.6 350 0.300 0.075 Neg 3 ETI-136
GL -885 2.00 3 2.5 1.4 350 0.300 0.075 Neg 3 ETI-137
GL -2D21 2.00 4 6.3 0.6 1300 0.500 0.100 . -55--1-90*
GL -2050 1.85 4 6.3 0.6 1300 0.500 0.100 Neg 33
FG-178-A 24.00 3 2.5 2.25 500 0.500 0.125 Neg -20-+50* 2

GL -502-A 1.85 4 6.3 0.6 1300 1.0 0.100 Neg -50-- +90# 3
FG-81-A 16.00 3 2.5 5.0 500 2.0 0.5 Neg -20-- +50* 2 EEBEET III----- 123323744 BCB
FG-98-A 24.00 4 2.5 5.0 500 2.0 0.5 Neg -20--- +50* 4 ETI-127B
FG-97 22.00 4 2.5 5.0 1000 2.0 0.5 Var 40-80 4 ETI-126C
GL -5557 /FG-17 7.75 3 2.5 5.0 5000 2.0 0.5 Neg 40-80 3 ETI-118C
GL -627 17.25 3 2.5 6.0 2500 2.5 0.64 Neg 25-70 1 ETI-253
GL -3C23 12.50 3 2.5 7.0 1250 6.0 1.5 Neg -40-+80 3 ETI-117A
GL -393-A 13.25 3 2.5 7.0 1250 6.0 1.5 Neg -40- +80 3 ETI-132
GL -678 40.00 3 5.0 7.5 15000 6.0 1.6 Neg 25-50 3 ETI-255A
FG-154 42.00 4 5.0 7.0 500 10.0 2.5 Neg -20-+50* 7 ETI-129
FG-27-A 23.00 3 5.0 4.5 1000 10.0 2.5 Neg 40-80 3 ETI-119C
GL -5720 /FG-33 21.00 3 5.0 4.5 1000 15.0 2.5 Pos 35-80 7 ETI-120A
GL -5559 /FG-57 19.50 3 5.0 4.5 1000 15.0 2.5 Neg 40-80 7 ETI-122C
GL -5728 /FG-67 23.00 3 5.0 4.5 1000 15.0 2.5 Var 40-80 3 ETI-123B
GL -5560 /FG-95 25.00 4
5 5.0 4.5 1000 15.0 2.5 Var 40-80 1 7 ETI-125C
1 t55 5.0 1000 40.0 0.5 Var
GL -672-A 26.50 4 5.0 5.0 2500 40.0 3.2 Neg 0088000
7:
445555 --____ 1% ETI-254A
GL -5632 12.15 3 2.5 9.0 1250 30.0 2.5 Neg 2 ETI-292
GL -5544 27.00 3 2.5 12.0 1500 40.0 3.2 Neg 2 ETI-282
GL -5545 35.00 3 2.5 21.0 1500 80.0 6.4 Neg _55-+70* 3 ETI-275B
1 5.0 10.0 2500 40.0 6.4 Var 40-80
FG-105 48.00 4 15.5 11.0 750 77.0 2.5 Var 30-95 7 ETI-128B
t 15.0 10.0 10000 16.0 4.0 Var 25-50
J 5.0 10.0 2000 40.0 6.4 Var 40-80 7 ETI-130A
FG-172 65.00 4 1 *5.5 11.0 750 77.0 2.5 Var 30-95 .1
GL -5830 /FG-41 182.00 3 5.0 20.0 10000 75.0 12.5 Neg 40-65 8 ETI-121B
GL -414 120.00 4 5.0 20.0 2000 100.0 12.5 Neg 40-80 9 ETI-133C
* These tubes are inert -gas -filled, and the temperature ratings are expressed in terms of the ambient temperature range over wh'ch the tubes will
operate.
t These ratings apply only when the tube is used for ignitor firing.
* These ratings apply only when the tube is used in thyratron welding -control service.
# Ambient temperature
Supersedes ETI-104H dated 10.49
E T1-1041
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10-50
KENOTRONS-h gh-vacuum rectifier tubes

Suggested
CATHODE PLATE
No. of Shipping Description
Type No. User's Electrodes Peak Weight and
Price§ Volts Amp Peak in Lb Rating
Volts Amp
FP -400 $24.00 2 4.0 2.25 100 0.025 3 ETI-143

GL -2B23 21.00 2 6.3 0.3 150 0.030 3 ETI-286
GL -5741 /FP -85-A 75.00 2 10.0 5.0 20000 0.100 3 ETI-142
GL -3824 1 2.5 3 20000 0.150
11.75 2
1 5.0 3 20000 0.300 J 3 ETI-280
GL -8020 22.00 5.0 6.0 40000 0.750
2
5.8d 6.0 12500A 2.00A f 8 ETI-145
GL -411 225.00 2 10 14.5 100000 0.3 9 ETI-144A
GL -5625 /KC -4 225.00 2 20 24.5 150000 1.00 9 ETI-141B
A Surge -limiting diode operation.
PHANOTRONS-gaseous-discharge rectifier tubes

Suggested
CATHODE ANODE
No. of Temp Range Shipping Description
Type No. u se r's
Electrodes Condensed Weight and
Price§ Volts Amp Peak Peak Avg Mercury C in Lb Rating
Volts Amp Amp
GL -866-A $ 1.95 2 2.5 5 10000 1 0.25 25-60 3 ETI-153A

FG-190 29.00 3 2.5 12 175 5 1.25 -20-+50* 3 ETI-150
GL -872-A 8.20 2 5.0 7.5 10000 5 1.25 20-60 8 ETI-155B
GL -8008 8.20 2 5.0 7.5 10000 5 1.25 20-60 8 ETI-256A
GL -575-A 21.00 2 5.0 10 15000 6 1.5 20-50 3 ETI-244C
GL -673 21.00 2 5.0 10 15000 6 1.5 20-60 3 ETI-2438
GL -5558 /FG-32 14.00 2 5.0 4.5 5000 15 2.5 30-60 3 ETI-147B
19 5 20000 10 2.5
GL -869-B 132.00 2 5.0 1
f 30-40 7 ETI-1548
FG-280 56.00 2 5.0 10 200015000$ 4015: 6.45.0$ 40-80 3 ETI-151B
GL -5561 /FG-104 38.00 2 5.0 10 3000 40 6.4 40-80 3 ETI-1488
GL -857-B 209.00 2 5.0 30 22000 20 5.0 30-40 10 ETI-152
40$ 10.0$
FG-166 150.00 2 2.5 100 1500 75 20 20-60 6 ETI-149A
Quadrature operation.
PLIOTRONS-grid-controlled high -vacuum tubes

CATHODE PLATE
Control Suggested No. of Max Shipping Description
Types User's Electrodes Dis Mu Weight and
Prices Volts Amp Max Max Watts in Lb Rating
Volts Amp
GL -5691 $ 7.75 6 6.3 0.6 275 0.010 1.0 80 3 ETI-297

GL -5692 7.75 6 6.3 0.6 275 0.015 1.75 22 3 ETI-298
GL -5693 6.40 5 6.3 0.3 300 0.010 2.0 3 ETI-299
GL -5743 /PJ-21 12.50 3 4.5 1.1 350 0.019 7.5 3 3 ETI-159A
GL -5742 /PJ-7 13.00 3 4.5 1.1 350 0.040 10 30 3 ETI-157A
GL -5556 /PJ-8 12.00 3 4.5 1.1 350 0.040 10 8.5 3 ETI-158
Spec. Purpose
GL -5740 /FP -54 66.00 4 2.5 0.09 6 0.00015 Low -grid -current 7 ETI-160A
measurement tube
GL -5674 77.00 6 3.8 0.09 10 0.0001 Low -grid -current 7 ETI-284
measurement tube
GL -5739 /FP -62 44.00 3 4.5 1.48 112.5 0.010 For gas -pressure 9 ETI-161A
measurements
Max Max Shipping Description
Therapy Input Dis Mu Weight and
Types Watts Watts in Lb Rating
FP -285 20.00 3 10 3.25 1350 0.200 270 100 12 6 ETI-164
FP -265 36.00 3 10 5.20 1500 0.200 350 160 75 6 ETI-163
Max Type Shipping Description
Power for high -frequency heating Dis Mu of Weight and
Triodes Watts Cooling in Lb Rating
GL -5610 1.98 3 6.3 0.15 300 0.017 3 14 2 ETI-291
GL -807 2.50 5 6.3 0.9 600 0.10 25 8 3 ETI-165
GL -810 14.50 3 10 4.5 2000 0.25 125 36 8 ETI-166A
GL -592 33.00 3 10 5.0 3500 0.25 200 24 Air 8 ETT-245B
GL -833-A 49.50 3 10 10.0 4000 0.50 400 35 9 ETI-167A
GL -1000-T 125.00 3 7.5 17.0 7500 0.75 1000 35 Air ETI-314
GL -851 300.00 3 11 15.5 2500 1.00 750 20.5 8 ETI-168
GL -8002 132.00 3 16 38.0 3500 1.00 1200 2.15 Water 5 ETI-175B
GL -8002-R 160.00 3 16 38.0 3500 1.00 1200 21.5 Air ETI-250A
GL -5549 275.00 3 12.6 57.0 8500 1.25 4000 23 Air 26 ETI-283
GL -473 144.00 3 6.0 60.0 5000 1.40 2500 22 Air 7 ETI-281
GL -889-A 210.50 3 11 120.0 8500 2.00 5000 21 Water 8 ETI-171
GL -889R -A 285.00 3 11 120.0 8500 2.00 5000 21 Air 52 ETI-249
GL -891 223.00 3 22 60.0 12000 2.00 6000 8 Water 10 ETI-172A
GL -891-R 362.00 3 22 60.0 10000 2.00 4000 8 Air ETI-246A
GL -207 242.00 3 22 51.0 15000 2.00 10000 20 Water 10 ETI-162A
GL -892 223.00 3 22 60.0 15000 2.00 10000 50 Water 10 ETI-173A
GL -892-R 362.00 3 22 60.0 12500 2.00 4000 50 Air ETI-247A
GL -893-A 630.00 3 20 183.0 20000 4.00 20000 34.5 Water 25 ETI-174A
GL -893A -R 1150.00 3 20 183.0 20000 4.00 20000 34.5 Air 290 ETI-248
GL -880 483.00 3 12.6 320.0 15000 4.50 20000 20 Water 21 ETI-170B
GL -895 866.00 3 19 138.0 ,17000 9.00 40000 37 Water 85 ETI-251B.
GL -895-R 1180.00 3 19 138.0 17000 9.00 20000 37 455 ETI-252B
GL -862-A 1150.00 3 33 207.0 20000 10.00 100000 45 Water 90 ETI-169
ETI-1041
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10-50
GLOW TUBES -cold -cathode tubes for use as voltage regulators
Suggested Starting Supply Operating Voltage OPERATING CURRENT,
MILLIAMPERES Shipping Description
Type No. User's Voltage, D -c Maintained, D -c Weight and
Price§ Min Approx MM Max in Lb Rating
GL -0A3 $1.35 105 75 5 40 3 ETI-176A

GL -083 1.20 125 90 10 30 3 ETI-176A
GL -874 3.10 125 90 10 50 3 ETI-176A
GL -0C3 1.35 133 105 5 40 3 ETI-176A
GL -0B2 3.55 133 108 5 30 3 ETI-306
GL -0D3 1.30 185 150 5 40 3 ETI-176A
GL -0A2 3.20 185 150 5 30 3 ETI-305
PHOTOTUBES-light-sensitive tubes
Sag- Spectral Sensitivity in Window Max Shipping Description
Type No. gested Gas or Response Anode Microamperes Dimensions Amb Weight and
User's Vacuum RMA Volts per Lumen in Inches Temp. C in Lb Rating
Price§ Standard
GL -1P21 $50.00 Vacuum S4 1250 i6eit1Ms 75 3 ETI-315
GL -1P29 /FJ-401 2.95 Gas S3 100 13i6xl% 100 3 ETI-178 A
GL -1P37 2.85 Gas S4 100 120 f),§x1Y 7$ 3 ETI-289
GL -1P39 1.75 Vacuum S4 250 45 54 xl. pl's 75 3 ETI-295
GL -1P40
PJ-22
1.85 Gas Si 90 135 %x1 Is 100 3 ETI-290
2.50 Vacuum S1 500 20 1.1/18x1% 100 3 ETI-179
FJ-405 (Use GL -935)
GL -441 4.50 Vacuum S4 250 45 i t 67,1% 50 3 ETI-181
GL -868 /PJ-23 2.50 Gas SI 100 50 it 8,,i% 100 3 ETI-182 A
GL -917 3.50 Vacuum Si 500 20 I 6x1§4 100 3 ETI-183
GL -918 3.10 Gas Si 100 110 14(0(15/ 100 3 ETI-184
GL -919 3.50 Vacuum Si 500 20 1%i6,i1N 100 3 ETI-185
GL -920 4.15 Gas Si 100 75 Rixl (each unit 100 3 ETI-186
GL -921 2.05 Gas Si 90 135 /x% 100 3 ETI-187
GL -922 1.95 Vacuum Si 500 20 %x7 100 3 ETI-188
GL -923 2.05 Gas Si 90 135 1 yi,,,v 100 3 ETI-189
GL -927 2.50 Gas 51 90 125 746x 100 3 ETI-190
GL -929 1.50 Vacuum SI 250 45 1146pg 50 3 ETI-191
GL -930 1.65 Gas Si 90 135 1Ksx% 100 3 ETI-192
GL -931-A 9.75 Vacuum S4 1250 2.0 amperes 1 szi 50 3 ETI-193A
GL -935 7.80 Vacuum S5 250 30 Jeri.% 75 3 ETI-270
GL -5581 2.25 Gas S4 100 135 BA ,, 1 346 75 3 ETI-295
BALLAST TUBES -resistor -type tubes used to maintain a constant average current
Suggested VOLTS AMPERES Shipping Description
Type No. User's Weight and
Price§ MM Max Min Max in Lb Rating
GL -5620 /FB-50 $13.00 5 8 0.225 0.275 3 ETI-194A
GL -5622 /B25 11.00 7 16 1.07 1.16 3 ETI-194A
GL -5623/B47 12.00 8 18 2.05 2.35 3 ETI-194A
GL -5624/B-46 12.00 8 18 2.70 3.25 3 ETI-194A
(11.-56711R-5 12.00 15 21 0.95 1.01 3 ETI-194A
VACUUM GAGES -to measure gas pressure

Suggested Shipping Description and
Type No. User's Volts Range in Microns Weight in Lb Rating
Prices
GL-5628/FA-13 $23.50 6 0-600 3 ETI-195A
GL -5629 /FA -14 19.00 6 CI 3 ETI-195A
*Used with GL-5628/FA-13 to compensate for temperature and voltage changes.

VACUUM SWITCHES -single -pole, double -throw
Suggested Max Hold -off Max Interrupting Shipping Description and
Type No. User's Voltage, Peak Rating, Amperes Weight in Lb Rating
Price
GL -5627 /FA -6 $24.00 700 10 3 ETI-197A
GL-5626/FA-15 20.00 3000 10 3 ETI-198A
GL -1521 15.50 7500 15 3 ETI-287
VACUUM CAPACITORS
Suggested Peak Voltage, Capacitance, Ambient Net Shipping

5% Temperature Weight Weight Description
Type No. User's Volts, A -c Micromicro- in Oz in Lb and
Price§ D -c or R -f farads Approx Rating
Min. Max Approx
GL -1L21 $12.50 7500 12 +65 -40 4 1 ETI-262
GL -1L22 26.00 16000 25 +65 -40 6 1 ETI-263
GL -1L23 26.00 16000 50 +65 -40 6 1 ETI-264
GL -1L24 49.50 16000 100 +65 -40 8 1 ETI-265
GL -1L25 14.00 16000 12 +65 -40 6 1 ETI-266
GL -1L31 14.00 16000 6 +65 -40 6 1 ETI-307
GL -1L32 12.50 7500 6 +65 -40 4 1 ETI-308
GL -1L33 30.00 7500 100 +65 -40 6 1 ETI-267
GL -1L36 12.50 7500 25 +65 -40 4 1 ETI-268
GL -1L38 22.00 7500 50 +65 -40 4 1 ETI-269
§ As prices shown on these pages are only corrected when regular supplements are issued, they snould not be used for quotation without further
check.
Prices and other data subject to change without notice
ETI-105G
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FOR RADIO APPLICATIONS* 10-50
SUGGESTED USER'S PRICES AND CONCISE

TUBES TECHNICAL DATA
HIGH -VACUUM TYPES

CATHODE PLATE MAX. FREQ. MC.
Sug- No. of
Type gested Max Max @50% Bulletin
No. User's Elec- Volts Amp Max Max Input, Dissi- Max Max Mu Gm No.
Price/ trodes Volts Amp Watts pation. Plate Plate
Watts Input Input
GL -2C40 $29.00 3 6.3 0.75 500 0.025 4.0 6.5 3370 36 4850 ETX-123
GL -2C43 29.00 3 6.3 0.90 500 0.040 16.7 6.7 3370 48 8000 ETX-124
GL -2E24 5.10 5 6.3 0.65 600 0.085 40 13.5 125 175 @ 68% 7.5 3200 ETX-223
GL -2E26 3.85 5 6.3 0.80 500 0.075 30 10 125 6.5 3500 ETX-224
600 0.075 40 13.5
GL -2E30 2.45 5 6.0 0.65 250 0.060 15 10 165 ETX-229A
GL -4D21/
4-125A 27.50 4 5.0 6.5 3000 0.225 500 125 120 250 @ 56% ETX-225
6.2 2450
GL -5C24 40.00 3 10.0 5.2 1750 0.107 250 160 8ETX-217
5500
GL -35T 9.50 3 5.0 4.0 2000 0.150 300 50 100 39ETX-216
2800
GL -100TH 16.50 3 5.0 6.3 3000 0.225 675 100 40ETX-222
5500
GL -146 24.00 3 10 3.25 1500 0.200 300 125 15 60 75 ETX-127
GL -152 27.00 3 10 3.25 1500 0.200 300 125 15 60 25 ETX-128
GL -159 145.00 3 10 9.60 2000 0.400 800 250 15 35 20 ETX-129
GL -169 120.00 3 10 9.60 2000 0.400 800 250 15 35 85 ETX-130
GL -203-A 13.75 3 10 3.25 1250 0.175 220 100 15 80 25 ETX-131.
GL -204-A 115.00 3 11 3.85 2500 0.275 690 250 3 30 23 ETX-132
GL -211 13.75 3 10 3.25 1250 0.175 220 100 15 80 12 ETX-134A
GL -242-C 13.75 3 10 3.25 1250 0.150 188 100 6 30 12.5 ETX-136A
GL -800 11.50 3 7.5 3.25 1250 0.080 100 35 60 180 @ 55% 15 ETX-142
GL -801-A 4.30 3 7.5 1.25 600 0.070 42 20 60 120 8 ETX-143
GL -802 4.75 5 6.3* 0.90 500 0.060 25 10 30 100 ® 55% 2250 ETX-144
600 0.060 33 13
GL -803 24.25 5 10 5.00 2000 0.175 350 125 20 70 4000 ETX-145
GL -805 13.50 3 10 3.25 1500 0.210 315 125 30 80 ETX-146
GL -806 34.25 3 5 10.0 3000 0.200 600 150 30 100 12.6 . ETX-147
3300 0.300 1000 225
GL -809 4.00 3 6.3 2.50 750 0.100 75 25 60 120 50 ETX-149
1000 0.100 100 30
GL -811-A 4.05 3 6.3 4.00 1250 0.175 175 45 30 100 160 ETX-151A
1500 0.175 260 65
GL -812-A 4.05 3 6.3 4.00 1250 0.175 175 45 30 100 @ 55% 29 ETX-152A
1500 0.175 260 65
GL -813 16.00 5 10.0 5.00 2000 0.180 360 100 30 120 @ 50% 8.5 3750 ETX-153 C
2250 0.225 500 125
GL -814 14.25 5 10.0 3.25 1250 0.150 180 50 30 75 @ 64% 3300 ETX-154
1500 0.150 225 65
GL -815 6.90 5 *6.3t 1.6t 400 0.150 60 20 125 200 @ 70% 6.5 4000 ETX-155
500 0.150 75 25
GL -826 12.50 3 7.5 4.0 1000 0.125 125 60 250 300 @ 80% 31 ETX-157A
GL -828 13.75 5 10.0 3.25 1250 0.160 200 70 30 75 @ 65% 2700 ETX-158
1500 0.180 270 80
GL -829-B 16.25 *5t 6.3t 2.25t 750 0.240 120 40 200 250 @ 89% 9 8500 ETX-159
GL -830-B 11.50 3 10.0 2.0 1000 0.150 150 60 15 60 @ 54% 25 ETX-160
GL -832-A 12.90 5 *6.3t 1.6t 750 0.090 36 15 200 250 @ 89% 7 3500 ETX-161
GL -835 19.50 3 10.0 3.25 1250 0.175 220 100 20 100 12 3600 ETX-163
GL -837 5.80 5 12.6* 0.70 500 0.080 32 12 20 60 @ 62% 3400 ETX-165
GL -838 13.75 3 10.0 3.25 1250 0.175 220 160 30 120 ETX-166
GL -842 4.05 3 7.5 1.25 425 0.028 12 3 1250 ETX-167
GL -843 2.60 3 2.5* 2.50 450 0.040 15 6 30 @ 80% 7.7 . ETX-168
GL -845 13.75 3 10.0 3.25 1250 0.175 75 5 . ETX-169
GL -849 138.00 3 11.0 5.00 2500 0.350 875 400 3 30 19 ETX-170
GL -1613 2.65 5 6.3* 0.70 350 0.050 17.5 10 45 90 @ 85% 2500 ETX-191
GL -1614 2.05 5 6.3* 0.90 375 0.110 35 2f 80 120 @ 75% 6050 ETX-192A
GL -1619 2.50 4 2.5 2.0 400 0.075 30 15 45 90 @ 77% 4500 ETX-19IA
GL -1623 4.05 3 6.3 2.5 750 0.100 75 25 60 115 20 ETX-195A
GL -1624 4.00 5 2.5 2.0 600 0.090 54 25 60 125 55% . 4000 ETX-196
* Types shown are not included elsewhere in the Industrial Tube Manual.
I As prices shown on these pages are only corrected when regular supplements are issued, they should not be used for
quotation without further check.
Prices and other data subject to change without notice
Prices effective Oct. 1, 1950
Supersedes ETI-105F dated, 2-48
ET! -105G
PAGE 2
10-50
HIGH -VACUUM TYPES (Cont'd)

Sug-
Type gested o. of Max qs, Bulletin
No. User's El e c-
trodes Volts Amp Max Max Max Dissi- Max @50%
Max Mu Gm No.lletin
Price Volts Amp Watts pation, Pl4te Plate
Watts Input Input
GL -1625 $2.65 5 12.6* 0.450 600 0.100 60 25 60 125 @ 55% 8 6000 ETX-197
GL -5654 6.00 5 6.3* 0.175
750 0.100
180 0.007 --
75 30
1.7
-- - 5000 ETX-241
GL -5670
GL -5686
7.50
7.00
6
5
6.3*
6.3*
0.350
0.350
300 0.018
250 0.040 - 1.5
2.7 --
35
-- 5500 ETX-233
ETX-244
GL -5725
GL -5726
6.00
4.50
5
4
6.3*
6.3*
0.175
0.300
180 0.0052
330 0.054 -- 1.7
- ---- ETX-258
ETX-257
GL -5749
GL -5750
GL -5751
4.50
4.50
5.65
5
6
6
6.3*
6.3*
6.3*
0.300
0.300
0.350
300 0.011
300 0.0026
330 0.0011
-- 3.0
1.0
1.1
- -
70 1200
ETX-261
ETX-262
ETX-245
GL -5814 6.00 6
12.6*
6.3*
0.175
0.350 330 0.010 - 3.03t - 17 2200 ETX-24E
GL -5824
GL -8000
3.35
14.50
5
3
12.6*
25.0*
10.0
0.175
0.300
4.500
200
2500
0.069
0.300 750
- 12.5
175 30 100
-
16.5
5000
. .
ETX-240
ETX-215
GL -8005 7.40 3 10.0 3.250 1250 0.200 240 75 60 100 @ 60% 20 .. ETX-210
1500 0.200 300 85
GL -8012-A 15.50 3 6.3 2.000 1000 0.080 50 40 500 600 @ 63%0 18 .... ETX-204
GL -8025-A 10.00 3 6.3 1.920 1000 0.080 50 30 500 600 @ 70% 18 .. .. ETX-214
1000 0.080 75 40
HIGH -VACUUM, FORCED -AIR-COOLED TYPES

Suggested No. of Max Bulletin
Type No. User's Elec- Max @50% Mu
Price trodes Volts Max Max Plate Dissi- Max Max No.
Amp Volts Amp Input, pation, Plate Plate
GL -2C39 $41.50 3 6.3* 1.1 350 0.045 15.8

Watts Watts Input
4.8 500
Input
100
-----
ETX-122
GL -3C22 80.00 3 6.3* 2.0 1000 0.150 150 125 1000 40 ETX-126
GL-4X150A 48.00 4 6.0* 2.6 1250 0.250 150 500 5 ETX-237
GL-4-250A/5D22 37.50 4 5 14.5 4000 0.350 250 75 120@62% 5.1 ETX- 236
GL -5D24 37.50 4 5.0 14.1 3500 0.350 600 200 85 6.4 ETX-226
4000 0.350 1000 250
GL -7C29 115.00 3 10.5 28.0 3000 0.400 1200 500 110 29 ETX-218
GL -7D21 285.00 4 6.3 30.0 4000 1.0 3000 1200 110 ETX-219A
GL -9C22 1225.00 3 19.5 415 17000 8.0 100000 20000 5 25 @70 % 41 ETX-212
GL -1000T 125.00 3 7.5 17.0 7500 0.750 4000 1000 50 ETX-243
GL -5513 275.00 3 6.3 32.0 4000 1.0 3600 1200 220 87 ETX-220A
GL -5518 495.00 3 6.3 250.0 7500 2.0 12000 4000 110 22 ETX-221A
GL -5588 110.00 3 6.3 2.5 1000 0.300 250 200 1200 ETX-239
GL -5648 41.50 3 6.3 1.1 1000 1.00 50 15 2500 100 ETX-231
HIGH -VACUUM, WATER-COOLED TYPES

GL -8D21 $1300.00 6 3.2 125 6000 2.0 10000 6000 300 5 ETX- 242
GL -9C21 866.00 3 19.5 415 17000 9.0 150000 40000 15 25 670 % 40 ET X-211 A
GL -9C24 550.00 3 6.3 240 6500 2.0 12000 5000 220 21 ETX-213
GL -858 500.00 3 22 52.0 20000 2.00 40000 20000 1.5 40 42 ETX-173A
GL -898-A** 1150.00 3 16.5ft 70.0tf 20000 10.00 200000 100000 1.6 45 ETX-190
GL -8009 816.00 3 12.6 320 10500 6.00 60000 20000 25 100 20 ETX-203
GASKETS FOR WATER-COOLED TYPES
Cat. No. Suggested Used on Tube Type Cat. No. Suggested Used on Tube Type
User's Price User's Price
5182028P1 $1.18 GL -862-A, GL -880, GL -898-A 5182028P8 $ .42 GL -889-A
5182028P2 .96 GL -858, GL -893-A 5182028P10 .20 GL -8002
5182028P3 .20 GL -207, GL -891, GL -892 5182028P11 1.18 GL -8009
Figures in bold type are ICAS ratings. if Single- or three-phase filament. Voltage is per
* Heater -type cathode. strand, current is per strand.
** Credit for return, prepaid, to Schenectady -carton cp Maximum permissible percentage of only maximum
$5.00, tube $10.00. plate voltage, the minimum plate input may be 100 per
t Parallel operation. cent of its rated value.
ETI-105G
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10-50
MERCURY-VAPOR RECTIFIERS
CATHODE Max Avg.
Suggested No. of Peak Bulletin
Type No. User's Inverse Plate No.
Price Electrodes Volts Amp Amp
Volts
GL -266-B $209.00 2 5 30 22000 5.0 ETX-137
10.0¶
GL -816 1.65 2 2.5 2.0 7500 0.125 ETX-156
GL -870-A 1300.00 2 5 65.0 16000 75.0 ETX-177
HIGH -VACUUM RECTIFIERS
CATHODE PLATE
Sug- No. of Voltage Average
Type No. a-ested Elec- Max Max Aver- Drop Dissina
tion - .
Bulletin
No.
User's trodes Volts Amp Inv. age Volts
Price Volts I) Amp Watts
GL -2B22 $21.00 2 6.3 0.75 100 0.7 0.020 ETX-232

GL -217-C 21.50 2 10 2.35 7500 0.600 210 ETX-135
GL -836 9.00 2 2.5* 5.0 5000 1.0 0.25 45 ETX-164
GL -1616 8.65 2 2.5 5.0 5500 0.800 0.13 75 ETX-193
GL -1641 2.75 3 5.0 3.0 2120 0.250 61 ETX-199
GL -8013-A 10.30 2 2.5 5.0 40000 0.150 0.020 . ETX-205
* Heater -type cathode.
Quadrature operation.
PHASITRON
Suggested CATHODE RF Frequency
No. of Anode Deflector Output, for Max Bulletin
Type No. User's Electrodes Volts Amp Volts Volts No.
Price Volts Rating, Kc
GL -2H21 $90.00 10 6.3 0.30 300 100 4 500 ETX-125
GL -5593 77.00 10 6.3 0.30 300 100 4 250 ETX-230
TELEVISION CAMERA TUBES

IMAGE Suggested CATHODE
ORTHICONS User's Current Anode Photocathode Image Size Bulletin No.
Price Voltage Amp Voltage Voltage Inches
Type
GL -5820 $1200.00 6.3 0.6 1500 -550 1.6 Diagonal ETX-259
GL -5826 1300.00 6.3 0.6 1500 -550 1.6 Diagonal ETX-260
TR, A-TR, AND PRE-TR TUBES -GAS SWITCHING TUBES FOR AUTOMATIC SWITCHING SERVICE IN
PULSED MICROWAVE CIRCUITS
TR Suggested Frequency Range Max. Transmitter Spike Leakage Flat Leakage Bulletin
Type No. User's Megacycles Power -Average Energy per Power No.
Price Watts Pulse -Ergs Milliwatts
GL -1B63 -A $87.00 8940-9575 250 0.1 30 ETX-256
A-TR Frequency Range Equivalent Minimum Loaded
Type No. Megacycles Conductance Firing Power Q
GL -1B35 $18.00 9000-9600 0.04 5 4 ETX-251

GL -1B37 21.00 8500-9000 0.04 5 4 ETX-252
GL -1B44 71.00 2680-2830 0.03 20 4 ETX-254
GL -1B56 71.00 2783-2922 0.03 20 4 ETX-255
PRE-TR
Type No.
GL -1B38 $50.00 2700-2910 1000 Max. Leakage Energy = ETX-253
1.3 x 10-4 Joules
CATHODE-RAY TUBES -FOR MEASUREMENT USE

Suggested Screen HEATER Focusing High -
Type Diam, Screen and voltage Bulletin
No. User's Minimum, Fluorescence Electrode, No.
Price Inches Volts Amp Deflection Max Volts
2BP1 $9.60 6.3 0.6 Green Electrostatic 2500 ETI-310
3KP1 14.50 6.3 0.6 Green Electrostatic 2500 ETI-311
3MP1 14.75 6.3 0.6 Green Electrostatic 2500 ETI-313
5UP1 17.75 6.3 0.6 Green Electrostatic 2500 ETI-312
Tube Divisions, Electronics Department
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
10-50 (11M)
ETI-106C
PAGE 1
RECEIVING TYPES 4-48
TUBES LIST PRICE
The G -E electronic receiving tubes listed below industrial applications. Information on other re -
include only those types most commonly used in ceiving type tubes will be furnished upon request.
Type of Tube List Price* Type of Tube List Price* Type of Tube List Price*
1D8GT $3.20 6E5 $1.80 7K7 $2.65

1F4 2.20 6F6GT 1.50 10 3.90
1LA4 2.65 6F8G 2.65 12A7 2.65
1LN5 2.65 6G6G 2.20 12J5GT 1.35
1N5GT/G 1.80 6H6GT 1.50 12SJ7GT 1.50

1R5 1.80 6J5GT 1.35 12SL7GT 2.20
1S4 2.20 6J7GT 1.80 12SN7GT 2.00
1S5 1.65 6K6GT 1.35 25B6G 3.90
1T4 1.80 6K7GT 1.50 25L6GT 1.50

1V 1.80 6K8GT 1.80 25Z5 1.35
2A3 2.65 6L6G 2.65 25Z6GT 1.35
3Q4 1.80 6L7G 2.65 30 1.80
3S4 1.80 6N7GT 2.20 35/51 1.80

5T4 3.20 6R7GT 1.80 37 1.50
5U4G 1.35 6SA7GT 1.50 42 1.50
5V4G 2.20 6SC7 1.80 43 1.50
5W4GT 1.25 6SF5GT 1.80 45 1.50

5Y3GT .95 6SG7 1.80 46 2.20
5Z3 1.50 6SH7 1.80 56 1.50
5Z4 2.20 6SJ7GT 1.50 57 1.80
6A6 2.20 6SK7GT 1.50 80 1.05

6AC7/1852 2.65 6SL7GT 2.20 83 2.20
6AF6G 2.20 6SN7GT 2.00 85 1.80
6AG7 2.65 6SQ7GT 1.35 117N7GT 3.55
6B7 2.65 6V6GT 1.80 117P7GT 3.55

6C5GT 1.50 6X5GT 1.35
6C8G 2.65 6Y6G 2.20
6D6 1.50 7C7 1.80
All prices include excise tax. All prices subject to change without notice F.O.B. delivered destination in minimum quantities of 50 in one shipment.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
Supersedes ETI-106B dated 70-47

ETI-107
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WHERE TO BUY
TUBES
G -E ELECTRONIC TUBES
Send your electronic tube orders, requests for quotations or

for delivery estimates to your nearest G -E office, distributor or
dealer. These G -E electronic tube outlets are located strategically
throughout the United States and are ready to serve you.
Prompt attention will be given to your orders and requests by:
Name
BUSINESS ADDRESS
FIRM
STREET
CITY
STATE
TELEPHONE
HOME ADDRESS
STREET.
STATE
TELEPHONE
*If not available on emergency calls ask for:
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
1-46 (3M)
Filing No. 8850
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INTERCHANGEABILITY LIST
Industrial Tubes
This listing includes those types for which the General Electric
Company has either a direct replacement or a similar type com-
parable in capabilities and application.
TGRA-WL-17
Direct G -E G -E Direct G -E G -E
Type No. Class Manufacturer Replacement Similar Type No. Class Manufacturer Replacement Similar
Type Type Type Type
TGRA R IH GL -575-A AX -3B28 R A GL -866-A

TGRB R IH GL -872-A .3B28/6277 R T GL -866-A
CE -1 (A -D) P CE GL -868 3C23 T GE, RCA, UE GL -3C23
EL -C1 B EL GL -3C23 NL-3C23 T NL GL -3C23
EL -C1 B/A EL GL -3C23 WL-3C23 T WL GL -3C23
EL -C1 J/A EL GL -3C23

CE -4 P CE GL -923
EL-Cl K EL GL-6014/C1K
GL -1 L21 VC
4B32 R GE, CH GL -4332
GE GL -1L21
CE -5 (A -D) P CE GL -927
GL -1 L24 VC GE GL -1L24
GL -1 L25 VC GL -1L25
GL-5C21/C6J T GE GL-5C21/C6J
GE
EL-C6J T EL GL -6807*
GL -1L31 VC GE GL -1L31
GL -1 L32 VC GE GL -1L32 C61/5C21 T RCA GL-5C21/C6J
GL -1 L33 VC GE GL -1L33 EL-C6J/A T EL GL -6807*
GL -1 L36 VC GE GL -1L36 C6J-A/5685 T RCA GL -6807
GL -1 L38 VC GE GL -1L38 EL-C6J/F T EL GL -6860/
C6J/F
1 P21 P GE, RCA GL -1P21 EL-C6J/K T EL GL -6807t
1P32 P CE GL -927
1P39 P GE, RCA, S GL -1P39 EL-C6J/KF T GL -68081
EL
1 P40 P GE, RCA GL -1P40 EL-C6J/KL T EL GL -68091
2-1500 R EM GL -8020 EL-C6J/L T EL GL -6809
EL-C6L T EL GL-5528/C6L
CE -2 (A -D) P CE GL -930, EL -6B R EL GL -5561
GL -1 P40
2 B4 T D 885
GL -2B23 R GE GL -2623 605-G T D 884
2D21 GE, A, CH, NU, 2D21 CE -13 P CE GL -868
RCA
NL-14 T NL GL -5557
WL-2D21 WL 2D21 EL-C16J T EL GL-5665/C16J
C16J/5665 T RCA GL-5665/C16J
EL -C31 EL GL-5632/C3J
C3J/5632 RCA GL-5632/C3J 17 T CH GL -5557
EL-C3J/A T EL GL -5632/ DR -17 T GES GL -5557
C3J FG-17 T A, NU GL -5557
3B24 R GE, RK GL -3B24 TT -17 T T GL -5557
3B28 R CH, RCA, UE GL -866-A WL-17 T WL GL -5557
* Minor dimensional and grid voltage differences exist which will not affect interchangeability in the majority of circuits.
f Minor dimensional differences which will not affect interchangeability in the majority of circuits.
MANUFACTURER'S IDENTIFICATION TUBE CLASSIFICATION

A-AMPEREX ELECTRONIC CORPORATION ML-MACHLETT LABORATORIES, INCORPORATED B-BALLAST
CE-CONTINENTAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (CETRON) NL-NATIONAL ELECTRONICS, INCORPORATED I-IGNITRON
CH-CHATHAM ELECTRONICS NU-NATIONAL UNION ELECTRIC CORPORATION P-PHOTOTUBE
D-ALLEN B. DuMONT LABORATORIES, INCORPORATED R-THE RAULAND CORPORATION R-RECTIFIER
EE-ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED RCA-RADIO CORPORATION OF AMERICA RVG-RESISTANCE VACUUM GAGE
EL-ELECTRONS, INCORPORATED RK-RAYTHEON MANUFACTURING COMPANY T-THY RAT RON
EM-EITEL-McCULLOUGH, INCORPORATED (EIMAC) S-SYLVANIA ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, INCORPORATED VC-VACUUM CAPACITOR
F-FEDERAL TELEPHONE AND RADIO COMPANY T-TAYLOR TUBES, INCORPORATED VS-VACUUM SWITCH
GE-GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY UE-UNITED ELECTRONICS COMPANY
GES-GENERAL ELECTRONICS, INCORPORATED WE-WESTERN ELECTRIC
IH-INDUCTION HEATING CORPORATION WL-WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION
KU-KUTHE LABORATORIES WT-WELTRONIC COMPANY
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ET-TI218 dated 10-55
ET-Tl 468
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CE-20-ML-315A INTERCHANGEABILITY LIST
Type Type Type Type
CE -20 P CE GL -927 WT210-0008 1I R WT GL -866-A

CE -21 (A -D) P CE GL -920 WT210-0015 If T WT GL -5557
RX-21A R EM GL -872-A WT210-0017111 T WT GL -6856/740
CE -23 (A -D) P CE GL -923 WT210-0027 11 R WT GL -872-A
CE -25 (A -D) P CE GL -927 WT210-0038 11 T WT FG-172
CE -29 (A -D) P CE GL -929 WT210-0043 111 T WT GL-5632/C3J

CE -30 (A -D) P CE GL -930 WT210-0044 11 R WT GL -575-A
CE -31V P CE GL -919 WT210-0054 11 T WT GL -5830
FG-32 R CE GL -5558 WT210-0056 1I T WT GL -5559
WL-32 R WL GL -5558 WT210-005711 T WT GL -5560
WL-33 T WL GL -5720
GL -927 WT210-00621; T WT GL -5557
CE -36 (A -D) P CE
GL -921 WT210-0063 ll T WT GL -6807
CE -41 P CE
GL -5830 WT210-00671 T WT GL -393-A
WL-41 T WL
GL -922 WT210-0069 11 T WT GL -5557
CE -42 P CE
WT210-0070 ll I WT GL -5550
R -51A P R GL -927
53AWB P RK GL -927 WT210-0071 If I WT GL -5551-A
W L-57 T WL GL -5559 WT210-0072 1-1 I WT GL -5552-A
R -58A P R GL -927 WT210-0073 11 I WT GL -5553-B
CE -59 P CE GL -5581 WT210-0074 1il T WT FG-105
WT210-0077 If T WT 5727
R -59A P R GL -868
SK -60 P WL GL -868
GL -920 WT210-0078 Ilf T WT FG-172
R -60A P RK
GL -930 WT210-0079 If T WT FG-105
R -61-A P R
GL -918 WT210-0106 Ilf T WT GL-5632/C3J
SK -63 P WL
WT210-0116 11. T WT GL -5560
GL -930, WT210-014911 I WT GL -5551-A
R -71A P R
GL -1 P40
FG-81-A T GE FG-81-A CE -220 R CE GL -8020
WL-81A T WL FG-81-A Z -225/866A R NU, UE GL -866-A
FG-97 T GE FG-97 CE -232 R CE GL -5558
FG-98-A T GE, T FG-98-A WT -245§1f T WT See WT210-0003
WT -246§ ¶ T WT See WT210-0004
ML -100/5575 R ML GL -56251
105WE-249C
100R R EM GL -8020 WE GL -866-A
249A R
WL-104 R WL GL -5561 T, WE GL -866-A
249B R
WT -T104§11 T WT See WT210-0044 R WE GL -866-A
T GE, RCA FG-105 WE GL -869-B
255-A R
255B R WE GL -869-B
WL-105 T WL FG-105
AX-105/FG-105 T A FG-105
See WT210-0043 HF-255B R A GL -869-B
WT -T106§1[ T WT
or WT210-0106 25813 R A, T, UE GL -866-A
WT-T110§1f T WT See WT210-0054 WT262§1f R WT See WT210-0008
See WT210-0056 266B R WE GL -857-B
WT -T111§¶ T WT
WT-T112§ 1f T WT See WT210-0057 F -266B R F GL -857-B

WT -T117§11 T WT See WT210-0062 266C R WE GL -857-B
or WT210-0069 267B R WE GL -872-A
WT-T118§1f T WT See WT210-0074 F -267B R F GL -872-A
WT -T119§ ¶ T WT See WT210-0078 HF-267B R A GL -872-A
WT -T133§11 T WT See WT210-0067
WT -272§ ¶ T WT See WT210-0015
WT -T139§ If T WT See WT210-0063
FG-280 R GE FG-280
WT -T149¶ T WT FG-172 GL -5557
287A T WE
FG-154 T GE FG-154 GL -3C23
CE -302 T CE
172 T RCA FG-172 GL -3C23
CE -305 T CE
FG-172 T GE FG-172
WL-172 T WL FG-172 CE -309 T CE GL -5557

ML -199 R ML GL -5973 CE -311 T CE GL -3C23
WT210-0001 ¶ T WT 2D21 315A R A, WE GL -673
WT210-0003 11. T WT 884 F -315A R F GL -673
WT210-0004 11- T WT 2050 ML -315A R ML GL -673
t At rated current of 1.0 ampere, the GL -5625 has a voltage drop of 4000 volts; whereas the ML -100/5575 has a voltage drop of 800 volts at 1.0 ampere.
§ Old part number. Refer to Weltronic's new part number for G -E equivalent.
¶ These are tube socket markings on equipment bearing the Weltronic trade mark.
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INTERCHANGEABILITY LIST 319A -872-A
Type Type Type Type
319A R WE GL -872-A 673 GE, A, F, RCA GL -673

F -319A R F GL -872-A ML -673 ML GL -673
ML -319A R
ML GL -872-A 676 RCA GL -5632/
321A R
WE GL -673 C3J
HF-321A R A GL -673 KU -676 WL GL -5632/
C3J
GL -673 678 GE, A, RCA GL -678
ML -321A R
ML
323B CH GL -3C23
WL-678 WL GL -678
NL-323B T NL GL -3C23
W L-679 WL GL -5554
UE-323B T UE GL -3C23
F -353A R GL -872-A WL-681/686 WL GL -5550
F
WL-688 WL GL -5564
WL-689 WL GL -6228
F -357-B R
F
GL -857-B
366A R
WE GL -866-A NL-710 NL GL -6011/710
F -367-A R
F
GL -673 NL-710/6011 NL GL -6011/710
371-B R EE, UE GL -8020 NL-714 NL GL -5557
F -375A R GL -575-A NL-715/5557 NL GL -5557
NL-716 NL GL -6855/716
393A WE GL -3C23
CE -393A GL -3C23 ML -728 ML GL -5557
CE
NL-393A GL -393-A WL-735 WL GL -868
NL
UE-393A GL -3C23 WL-739 WL GL -927
UE
394A GL -627 NL-740 NL GL -6856/740
CH
N L-740- P NL GL -6857/740-P
FP -400 R
GE FP -400
WL-741 WL GL -923
GL -41 1 R
GE GL -41 1
NL-760 NL GL -6807
GL -414 T
GE GL -414 GL -6809
NL-760-L NL
WL-414 T
WL GL -414
NL-760-P NL GL -6808
WT -T439§ WT See WT210-0038
857 RCA GL -857-B
G L-441 P
GE GL -441 857-B GE, A, RCA GL -857-B
502-A T GE, RCA 502-A DR -857-B GES GL -857-B
WL-502A T WL 502-A F -857-B F GL -857-B
575-A R GE, A, EE, NU, RCA GL -575-A ML -857-B ML GL -857-B
DR -575-A R
GES GL -575-A
WL-857-B WL GL -857-B
F -575-A R
F
GL -575-A 866 A, RCA GL -866-A
ML -575-A R
ML GL -575-A 866-A GE, CE, CH, EM,
WL-575-A R WL GL -575-A NU, RCA, S GL -866-A
UE-578 R GL -8020 DR -866-A GES GL -866-A
UE
WL-578 R
WL GL -8020 EE -866-A EE GL -866-A
See WT210-0001 FIF-866-A A GL -866-A

WT -606§ T WT
NL-615 R GL -5558 ML -866-A ML GL -866-A
NL GL -866-A
NL-618 R GL -5561 RK-866-A RK
NL GL -866-A
627 GL -627 T -866-A
GE, RCA UE-866-A UE GL -866-A
KU -627 WL GL -627
WL-866-A WL GL -866-A
KU -628 WI GL -5559
866-A/866 RCA GL -866-A
WL-630 WL 2050 866 -AX A GL -866-A
WL-630A WL 2050 866-JR NU, T GL -866-A
W L-631 WL GL -5559 868 GE, RCA GL -868
WL-632B T WL GL -556011
W L-868 WL GL -868
KU -634 WL GL -5561 GL-868/PJ-23 GE GL -868
635P R NL GL -6930/635-P 869-A RCA GL -869-B
W L-651 /656 WL GL -5552-A 869-B GE, A, RCA GL -869-B
WL-652/657 WL GL -5551-A DR -869-B GES GL -869-B
WL-653B WL GL -5555
F -869-B F GL -869-B
WL-655/658 WL GL -5553-B ML -869-B ML GL -869-B
672 RCA GL -672-A WL-869-B WL GL -869-B
WL-672 WL GL -672-A 872 RCA GL -872-A
672-A GE, RCA GL -672-A 872-A GE, CE, EM, NU,
WL-672-A WL GL -672-A RCA, 5, T GL -872-A
§ Old part number. Refer to Weltronic's new part number for G -E equivalent.
¶ These are tube socket markings on equipment bearing the Weltronic trade mark.
3/8 inch shorter, R. inch greater in diameter; control -grid cap extends from side of bulb instead of from base.
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DR-872-A-NL-5559/FG-57 INTERCHANGEABILITY LIST
Type Type Type Type
DR -872-A R GES GL -872-A 1904 T RCA GL -5728

EE -872-A R EE GL -872-A 2050 T GE, A, CH, HY,
F -872-A R F GL -872-A NU, RCA, S 2050
RK-872-A R RK GL -872-A WL-2050 T WL 2050
UE-872-A R UE GL -872-A RK-2050 T RK 2050
2051 T A, CH, NU, RCA 2050
872-A/872 R RCA GL -872-A
ML -872-A/872 R ML GL.872.A RK-2051 T RK 2050
WL-872-A/872 R WL GL -872-A 5544 T GE, A GL -5544
872 -AX R A GL.872.A GL -5545 T GE GL -6807
EE -873 T EE GL -678 5550 I GE, NL, RCA GL -5550
AX -5550 I A GL -5550
1-875-A R T GL -575-A
884 T GE, A, CH, NU, GL-5550/GL- I GE GL -5550
RCA, S 884 415
DR -884 T GES 884 WL-5550/681/ I WL GL -5550
RX-884 T RK 884 686
WL-884 T WL 884 5551 I NL, RCA GL -5551-A
AX -5551/652 I A GL -5551-A
885 T GE, A, CH, NU, W L-5551/652 I WL GL -5551-A
RCA, S 885
RX-885 T RK 885 5551-A I GE, A GL -5551-A
WL-885 T WL 885 WL-5551-A I WL GL -5551-A
918 P GE, RCA GL -918 5552 I NL, RCA GL -5552-A
WL-918 P WL GL -918 NL-5552 I NL GL -5552-A
AX -5552/651 I A GL -5552-A
919 P GE, RCA GL -919
WL-919 P WL GL -919 WL-5552/651 I WL GL -5552-A
920 P GE, RCA GL -920 5552-A I GE, A, NL, RCA GL -5552-A
WL-920 P WL GL -920 WL-5552-A I WL GL -5552-A
921 P GE, RCA GL -921 5553 I RCA GL -5553-B
AX -5553/655 I A GL -5553-B
WL-921 P WL GL -921
922 P GE, RCA, S GL -922 WL-5553/655 I WL GL -5553-B
WL-922 P WL GI -922 5553-A I RCA GL -5553-B
923 P GE, RCA GL -923 5553-B I GE, A, NL, RCA GL -5553-B
WL-923 P WL GL -923 WL-5553-B I WL GL -5553-B
5554 I GE, RCA GL -5554
927 P GE, RCA GL -927
WL-927 P WL GL -927 AX -5554/679 I A GL -5554
929 P GE, RCA, S GL -929 WL-5554/679 I WL GL -5554
WL-929 P WL GL -929 GL-5554/FG- I GE GL -5554
930 P GE, RCA, S GL -930 259-B
5555 I GE, RCA GL -5555
WL-930 P WL GL -930 AX -5555/653-B I A GL -5555
931-A P GE, RCA, S GL -931-A
WL-931A P WL GL -931-A WL-5555/653B I WL GL -5555
UE-966 R UE GL -866-A GL-5555/FG- I GE GL -5555
UE-966-A R UE GL -866-A 238-B
5556 R GE, RCA GL -5556
967 T NU GL -5557 GL-5556/PJ-8 R GE GL -5556
NU -967 T NU GL -5557 5557 T GE, RCA GL -5557
UE-967 T UE GL -5557
UE-972 R UE GL -872-A WL-5557/17 T WL GL -5557
UE-972-A R UE GL -872-A AX-5557/FG-
17/1701 T A GL -5557
UE-973 T UE GL -5559 GL-5557/FG- T GE GL -5557
975-A R NU GL -575-A 17
UE-975-A R UE GL -575-A 5558 R GE, RCA GL -5558
NL-1001 I NL GL -5550 WI -5558/32 R WL GL -5558
NL-1005 I NL GL -5551 -A
GL-5558/FG-32 R GE GL -5558
NL-1051 I NL GL -5551-A 5559 T GE, RCA GL -5559
NL-1052 I NL GL -5552-A AX -5559 T A GL -5559
NL-1053 NL GL -5553-B GL-5559/FG-57 T GE GL -5559
1701 T A GL -5557 NL-5559/FG- T NL GL -5559
1754 T KU GL -5948 57
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INTERCHANGEABILITY LIST WL-5559/57-8020/10OR
Type Type Type Type
WL-5559/57 T WL GL -5559 5728 T GE, RCA GL -5728

5560 T GE, RCA GL -5569 GL-5728/FG- T GE GL -5728
GL-5560/FG-95 T GE GL -5560 67
NL-5560/FG- T NL GL -5560 GL-5740/FP-54 R GE GL -5740
95 GL -5779 I GE GL -5779
5561 R RCA GL -5561 GL -5788 I GE GL -5788
GL -5561 R GE GL -5561 5822 I A, RCA GL -5822-A
GL-5561/FG- R GE GL -5561 N1-5822 I NI. GL -5822-A
104 5822-A I GE, A, RCA GL -5822-A
WL-5561/104 R WL GL -5561 NL-5822-A I NL GL -5822-A
F-5563 T F GL -678 GL -5830 T GE GL -5830
5563-A T RCA GL -678
GL-5830/FG- T GE GL -5830
GL -5564 I GE GL -5564 41
GL-5564/GL507 I GE GL -5564 GL -5855 T GE GL -5855
ML -5575 /100 R ML GL -5625. 5948 T GE, CH, KU GL -5948
5581 P GE, RCA GL -5581 5948/1754 T CH, KU GL -5948
WL-5581 P WL GL -5581 GL -5973 R GE GL -5973
GL -5620 B GE GL -5620
GL -6011/710 T GE GL -6011/710
GL-5620/FB-50 B GE GL -5620
GL -5621
WL-6011/710 T WL GL -6011/710
GL -5621 B GE 6014 T EL GL-6014/C1K
GL -5621 /B-6 B GE GL -5621
GL-6014/C1K T GE GL-6014/C1K
GL -5623 B GE GL -5623
GL -6228 I GE GL -6228
GL -5623/B-47 B GE GL -5623
GL -5624 GL -5624 GL -6228/506 I GE GL -6228
B GE
GL -5624/B-46 GL -5624 6228/689 I WI GL -6228
B GE
GL -5625 GL -5625 6277/3628A R T GL -866-A
R GE
GL -6346 I GE GL -6346
GL-5625/KC-4 R GE GL -5625
GL -6347 I GE GL -6347
GL -5626 VS GE GL -5626
GL-5626/FA-15 VS GE GL -5626 GL -6348 I GE GL -6348
GL -5627 VS GL -5627 GL -6504 I GE GL -6504
GE
GL-5627/FA-6 VS GL -5627 GL -6509 I GE GL -6509
GE
GL -5628 RVG GE GL -5628 GL -6511 I GE GL -6511
GL -6512 I GE GL -6512
G L-5628/ FA -13 RVG GE GL -5628
GL -5629 RVG GE GL -5629 GL -6513 I GE GL -6513
GL-5629/FA-14 RVG GE GL -5629 GL -6514 I GE GL -6514
GL -5630 I GE GL -5630 GL -6515 I GE GL -6515
5632 T EL GL-5632/C3J GL -6807 T GE GL -6807
GL -6808 T GE GL -6808
GL-5632/C3J T GE GL -6011/710
5662 T GE 5662 GL -6809 T GE GL -6809
5663 T GE 5663 GL -6855/716 T GE GL -6855/716
5664 T EL GL -3C23 GL -6856/740 T GE GL -6856/740
WL-5664 T WL GL -3C23 GL -6857/740-P T GE GL -6857/740-P
GL -6858/760 T GE GL -6858/760
5665 T EL GL-5665/C16J
GL-5665/C16J T GE GL-5665/C16J GL -6859/760-P T GE GL -6859/760-P
GL -5674 R GE GL -5674 GL-6860/C6J/ T GE GL-6860/C6J/F
5683 T EL GL -3C23 F
5685/C6J T EL GL -6860/ GL -6878 I GE GL -6878

C6J/F GL -6930/635-P R GE GL -6930/635-P
8008 R GE, A, CH, RCA, T GL -8008
AX-5685/C6J T A GL -6860/
C6J/F DR -8008 R GES GL -8008
WL-5685/C6J/ T WL GL -6807 EE -8008 R EE GL -8008
A ML -8008 R ML GL -8008
5696 T GE, RCA 5696 UE-8008 R UE GL -8008
GL -5720 T GE GL -5720 WL-8008 R WL GL -8008
GL-5720/FG- T GE GL -5720
33
8020 R GE, A, NU, RCA GL -8020
DR -8020 R GES GL -8020
NL-5720/FG-33 T NL GL -5720 EE -8020 R EE GL -8020
5727 T GE 5727 W L-8020 R WL GL -8020
5727/2D21 -W T GE 5727 8020/100R R EM GL -8020
At rated current of 1.0 ampere, the GL -5625 has a voltage drop of 4000 volts; whereas the ML -5575/100 has a voltage drop of 800 volts at 1.0 ampere.
This information has been carefully compiled from tube data available at the date of publication and is believed
to be accurate. No responsibility, however, is assumed for errors caused by inaccuracies in tube data.
APPLICATION DATA
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IGNITRONS
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DESCRIPTION
I gnitrons are gas -discharge, pool -type cathode cathodes are capable of supplying emission currents
tubes in which the arc is started for each conducting of many thousands of amperes. By phase control of
cycle by means of a starting or ignition electrode. the point in the cycle at which the ignitor is fired,
The tubes are of the half -wave type in which current the output voltage or current may be reduced from
is carried through the tube during only the positive the maximum to provide voltage or current control.
part of the cycle. During the remainder or non- The ignitron, therefore, possesses many of the con-
conducting part the residual ionization reaches very trol characteristics of the thyratron, and in addition
low values in comparison with the ionization present has emission capacity for carrying very high cur-
in the multi -anode type of pool tube where it is rents. In general, the tubes are water-cooled, but
proportional to the load current carried. As a result in the smaller sizes may be air-cooled. Exceptions
of the so-called dark, negative half -cycle, the are the GL -415 ignitron for welder control use in
shielding required in half -wave tubes is greatly re- which temperature control is provided by clamping
duced from that in the multi -anode tube. Reduction the cathode portion of the tube in an air or water-
of shielding in turn lowers the arc voltages so that cooled metal clamp, and the GL -427 ignitron which
tubes of this type may be efficiently applied in the is a small glass tube designed specifically for ignitor
lower voltage (125 to 250 volt) fields. Mercury -pool demonstration purposes.
GENERAL CLASS OF OPERATION AND APPLICATION

There are three main fields of applications for ing on the operating voltage. Usual d -c voltage
which ignitrons are particularly suited-resistance levels are 125, 250, 600, and 900 volts. Such
welding, power rectification, and power conversion rectifiers are used to provide d -c power for machine
or transmission. shops, elevators, mines, electrolytic reduction
plants, arc welding, and similar types of service.
1. In welding control applications ignitron tubes Suitable voltage regulating equipment may be
are used to control the primary current supplied to provided to give practically constant output voltage
resistance welding transformers. They are used in from zero to full load. Variable voltage output and
voltage supply circuits of 220, 440, 550, 1100, and control (similar to the Thy-mo-trol) will provide
2300 volts rms. The control is the most exact that speed control for d -c motors.
has been developed. The tubes operate as contactors
and through suitable thyratrons and other electronic 3. The third class of application is high -voltage
control, may be arranged to provide one, two, or a d -c power transmission, or conversion of power at
dozen cycles of current. Off periods may likewise be one frequency to power at another. In such appli-
controlled with the same exactness in line welding cations the tubes are primarily for power conversion
operations. Given weld settings may be repeated and are grouped to form units of 2000 to 20,000
indefinitely without change in the number of cycles. kilowatt capacity. Higher capacity may, of course,
As a result, very great uniformity in the welds is be obtained by additional units. These electronic
obtained, and losses from poor welds are reduced power converters provide a non -synchronous tie
almost to the vanishing point. between two power systems and are able to trans-
2. In the power rectification field ignitrons are mit a constant amount of power independent of the
available in sizes which permit d -c outputs of 40 to usual variations in either the supply or receiving
1000 kilowatts to be obtained in single units depend- system frequencies and voltages.
PRINCIPLES AND FUNDAMENTALS OF OPERATION

The ignitor is a small rod of highly refractory tubes. As the current increases above 20 amperes,
material about the shape and size of the pointed the cathode spot divides and sub -divides until a
end of an ordinary lead pencil. This point dips into sufficient number of spots exist to supply the anode
a mercury pool and by passing a current of 10 to 30 current. These spots move rapidly and indis-
amperes through the ignitor, a cathode spot is es- criminately over the surface of the pool, tending in
tablished at the junction between the ignitor and general to occupy a circle of given diameter for a
mercury pool. The mechanism is one in which the given current, centered around the ignitor. The
passage of current establishes sufficient voltage cathode spots in effect remain anchored around the
gradient at the mercury pool to draw electrons from ignitor, and the usual insulated pools used in the
the pool and start the cathode spot. Ionization from multi -anode tubes to prevent the arc from wander-
this initial spot spreads throughout the volume of ing onto the walls of the tube, are not required.
the tube and if the main anode is positive, electrons At the end of conduction when the current begins
begin to flow to it. Passage of the electrons in turn to decrease, the number of spots decrease and
ionizes the gas and establishes the conditions for finally at zero current die out altogether. Ionization
the low arc drop that is characteristic of gas -filled rapidly decays at this point to values which permit
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the application of the inverse voltage for which mersion. Approximately 3/1 grams of mercury are
the tubes are designed without the occurrence of arc evaporated for each 100 ampere -seconds a tube
backs (that is, current conduction in the reverse conducts current. The pressure (see Fig. 1) due
direction with the anode acting as cathode). to this mercury must be controlled and the water
Mercury which is evaporated by the action of the cooling serves in this function as well as to remove
cathode spot is condensed on the water-cooled walls the arc losses. The arc drop is relatively low, ap-
of the tube. From this point it rolls back into the proximately 12 to 18 volts, and the over-all efficiency
mercury pool to maintain the required ignitor im- even at low output voltages is, therefore, very high.
30 ) -
RELATION BETWEEN MERCURY-VAPOR
20 )- PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE FOR
EQUILIBRIUM CONDITIONS
1 )
8 )
6 )
4 )
8. I
6.
4.
2. )
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES C
K-9033553 12-6-44
Fig. 1
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

General Electric ignitrons have a number of temperature as that of certain hard glasses. The
design and construction features (see Fig. 19, expansion of the fernico and the proper glass match
page 11) which provide reliable operation and long very closely over the entire temperature range
trouble -free service. The tube jackets and water- encountered in manufacture and use. Such seals are
cooling sections are constructed of stainless steel strain -free under usual operating conditions and
which minimizes corrosive effects as well as provides form one of the strongest glass -to -metal combina-
a vacuum -tight enclosing envelope. The insulating tions developed. The ignitor is one of the most
bushings which separate the anode from the main essential parts in the tube and its manufacture
body of the tube, as well as the ignitor seals and requires very close control to insure uniformity of
leads, are constructed of fernico and a high -resis- characteristics and life. Every operation in the
tance borosilicate glass. Fernico is an iron -nickel - manufacture of these ignitors is carefully controlled
cobalt alloy which was developed in the General through inspection and testing. All of the welds in
Electric Research Laboratories. It has the unique the General Electric ignitrons are made by means of
characteristic of having an inflection point in its ignitron controlled resistance welding machines.
temperature elongation characteristic at the same These welds are unusually strong and vacuum tight.
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RATINGS
The ratings of ignitron tubes, in common with resistance on successive cycles may vary widely.
other electronic tubes, are defined in terms of the Ignition currents likewise vary widely from cycle
maximum instantaneous voltage and current con- to cycle, and normally require much less current
ditions under which the tube may operate. Other than the values stated. Ignitors will not stand
factors are the water temperature which con- reverse current as this may cause a cathode spot
trols vapor pressure; and the capacity of the tube on the ignitor itself and the resulting heat and
to dissipate losses, which is described in terms of burning tends to destroy the point. Some rectifying
the average anode current. One of the larger rectifier device such as a thyratron, or a dry -plate rectifier,
ignitrons, the FG-238-B for example, has an average must be connected in series with the ignitor.
anode current rating of 200 amperes and an arc Welder Ignitrons
drop of approximately 17 volts, so that the water The capacity of these tubes is described in terms
cooling is required to dissipate approximately 3.5 of maximum kva demand for each type, for
kilowatts. The electrodes of ignitron tubes in com- voltages from 220 to 600 rms and frequencies of 25
mon with other electronic tubes have much smaller to 60 cycles. For higher voltages, tubes of the
mass than rotating machinery or other heavy rectifier type are used and corresponding ratings
electrical apparatus. The time required for welder applied. Each tube has a maximum average
tubes to reach equilibrium temperature is only a anode current rating which represents its heat
few seconds and is shorter than the time constant dissipating ability and which may be read on an
of most other electrical apparatus. The limiting ordinary d -c ammeter. These two ratings, in con-
factor encountered in this service is the high -current junction with the supply voltage and the maxi-
short -time peaks which rapidly increase the vapor mum time of averaging the anode current
pressure to values which may cause loss of control completely describe the necessary conditions for
or arc back. The same factors govern rectifier tubes, welder service. For example, assume a power de-
but since the usual load is of a continuous nature mand of 500 kva and a supply voltage of 250 volts
with relatively low ratios between maximum and (rms).
average currents, the time constant is of the order The line current demand is:
of minutes. The instantaneous capacity in either 500,000
case is very high and meets the usual welder re- 'line - 250
-= 2000 amperes (rms) (1)
quirements, or those of rectifiers to clear fuses or
breakers in case of short circuit. Minimum and or = V2 X 2000 ---- 2800 amperes (max) (2)
maximum outlet water temperatures are other rat- Then, the demand average current per tube over
ings. The graph in Fig. 1 shows the relation between any conducting cycle is:
mercury-vapor pressure and temperature for equilib- I max 2800
rium conditions. TD.avg/tube = 891 amperes (3)
3.14
Roughly, mercury-vapor pressure doubles for The demand kva is within the rating of the
each 10 -degree increase in temperature, so that at
higher temperatures the limiting pressures may FG-271
average
and at this value of kva, the tube has an
anode current rating of 33 amperes, and
be approached rapidly. The ignitor will fire even at 250 volts a maximum
in a pool of frozen mercury. The lower limit is anode current of 18 seconds time
as
of averaging the
shown in the Techni-
usually dictated by the point of freezing water cal Information. The maximum tube capacity,
and by a vapor pressure so low that there are in- therefore, in ampere -seconds is:
sufficient ions to carry the required current. Arc
constriction or starvation under these conditions is Tube Iavg, X tmax. avg. = 33 x 18 = 594 ampere -
very unlikely to occur in the welder tubes which are seconds
of relatively open construction. Neither does it The length of time the tube can conduct the de-
occur in the rectifier ignitrons, which are more mand current in any 18 -second period must be
completely shielded, within the temperature limits within the tube ampere -second capacity. The per-
given as part of the technical data. In tubes with missible length of conduction, or weld, may, there-
grids, such as the pentode ignitron, the effect before, be represented by t in the expression:
comes more pronounced and minimum temperatures 'Demand avg./tube X t = 594 ampere -seconds
are correspondingly higher.
Ignitor t max = 594 = .67 seconds (4)
The ignitor rating is described in terms of maxi- 891
mum instantaneous potential and current required for or since we are usually interested in cycles, the
ignition as well as maximum allowable forward and inverse corresponding number for a 60 -cycle supply is,
voltages. The ignitor, when not operating and cold, n = t X 60 = 40 cycles (4a)
may have a resistance of 20 to 100 ohms. Under A single weld using the 40 cycles is permissible or
operating conditions, this resistance decreases to any number of welds using fewer cycles (2, 3, 4,
about 2 to 10 ohms. The ignitor behaves as though etc.) may be made providing the total conduction
it were a constant resistance over any one cycle, does not exceed the maximum during any 18 -
but due to wave motion in the mercury pool, second averaging time.
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The duty in percent is the ratio of the on to dustrial rectifiers have current ratings of 100 per 4.45
total cycles in the averaging period. cent continuous, 125 per cent for two hours, and
No. of conducting cycles
Duty = No. of cycles in averaging time X 100 (5)
200 per cent for one minute. The maximum
average anode current is described in these terms.
which for the above case is: The maximum instantaneous current repre-
40 sents the maximum cycle -by -cycle duty for which
t max. avg. X 60 X 100 - 18 X 60 X 100 (5a) the tube is designed to operate. Two levels of in-
verse voltage are given with different current rat-
= 3.7%
The maximum surge current represents a ings 600
corresponding to output voltages of 300 and
volts d -c. The surge current represents the
measure of the circuit stiffness in case of fault con-
ditions. It is the maximum current that the tube maximum
carry under
forward current which the tube should
fault conditions. Its duration should
may be expected to carry under fault conditions not exceed the time given. These last two factors
without immediate damage. Repeated operations define the transformer and supply system impedance
under such conditions may, of course, shorten the
tube life. and the minimum operating speed of the circuit
Phased -back operation ratings are determined by breakers. The value of the surge current is such that
the conditions at full advance (no phase retard). rectifiers
can be
having overall regulation of 6 to 7 per cent
obtained with practicable designs of trans-
That is, phase -back operation produces a greater
stress on the tubes. Therefore, the permissible cur- formers. Higher regulation tends to reduce the duty
rent is reduced from full -on in proportion to the on the tube by reducing the possible short-circuit
current. In terms of d -c output, the current is
angle of retard.
simply the average current per tube times the
Rectifier Ignitrons number of tubes employed, provided the tubes are
Rectifier ignitron tube ratings also are given in used in the usual circuits and that the peak anode
terms of the usual circuit requirements. Most in - current is not exceeded.
CLASSES OF TUBES
There are three classes of ignitron tubes espe- sizes of welder ignitrons. While used primarily for
c ially designed for each type of service : rectifier service, they are also applied in 2400 -volt
1. Welder Ignitrons welding control applications where the higher volt-
age requires a more shielded tube.
These tubes are of relatively open construction
with little shielding and are designed specifically to 3. Grid -Pool Tubes
carry the high currents encountered in resistance
welding. They also may be used as rectifiers in cer- This type of tube, such as the pentode ignitron, is
tain welding equipment where the output voltage is primarily for high -voltage rectification or inversion
usually less than 150 volts d -c. These tubes have the in power or frequency -conversion work. Grids are
lowest arc drop voltage of any of the ignitrons. added to the usual ignitron structure to provide
additional control and deionization when the tube
2. Rectifier Ignitrons is used in inverter service. Its application requires
These tubes are more highly shielded to with- considerable detailed coordination between the cir-
stand the voltage and current conditions encoun- cuit and tubes, and it is recommended that appli-
tered each cycle during the commutation period at cations for this type of tube be referred to the
the end of conduction. The arc drop is approxi- Electronics Department, Tube Division, Schenec-
mately 2 volts higher than that of corresponding tady 5, N. Y.
APPLICATIO N CIRCUITS#
Ignitrons for resistance welding control are used chines. Fig. 2 shows a typical circuit with two tubes
in spot, pulsation, seam, and flash welding main a back-to-back connection.
Iles
TI
SEC
T2
SEC
EB-E
(A)
M-5375506 F;g. 2-Power Circuit for Synchronous Control of Welding Currents 11-29-44
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APPLICATION CIRCUITS (CONT'D)#

One older method (for illustration) of controlling This compares with 6 to 8 cycles for most mechani-
the number of on and off cycles in line welding con- cal breakers. Regular circuit breakers are still re-
sisted of a moving tape or chain with insulated quired for overall fault protection.
sections which supplied off -on bias to the grids of Typical rectifier applications include the d -c sup-
the thyratrons. The length of the conducting sec- ply for lighting and power loads in buildings, ele-
tions was such that at synchronous speed, the on - vators, d -c motor supply in machine shops, printing
time corresponded to the number of cycles desired; presses, power for the electrolytic separation of
say, 3, 5, etc. The non -conducting sections were of hydrogen, oxygen, chlorates, aluminum and mag-
length to give off periods of say 4, 6, etc. It is pres- nesium, plating and mining. Mining rectifiers, may
ent practice to use electronic control with thyratron be designed with very low head room (42 inches) so
tubes and capcitor-resistance combinations to give that the unit may be placed in the actual mine
the proper time constant for controlling the on -off itself near the working source. As the mine is
period. These electronic controls are comparatively worked, the ignitron rectifier may be conveniently
complex and requests should be sent to the General moved to provide full voltage at the location where
Electric Company for a detailed description. Speed the mining is centered. One particular advantage of
of control, cycle -by -cycle response, small space rectifier equipment in mine service is that the rec-
requirements, lack of noise, and flexibility of appli- tifier does not have the problem of pull-out torque
cation all contribute to the success of welding encountered in synchronous machines. Most mine
ignitron control. IG NIT R ON S
Ignitron contactors which operate in the same
manner but which do not have the precise control
of the number of cycles are also in wide use. In
effect, the ignitron units simply replace ordinary
contactors with the advantage of noise reduction
and decreased maintenance. Fig. 3 shows the typical
connections for this type of service.
L
A -C WELDING
SJPPLY TRANSFORMER
WOR.(
1
IAN IT R ORS
K-9033544 IGNITRONS 12-6.44

Fig. 4-Three-Phase, Double -Way Rectifier Circuit for
Three -Wire Service
INITIATING WATER FLOW load stations are at a considerable distance from

9033541
SWITCH FUSE SWITCH
12 6-44 the power source and as a result, reactance in the
Fig. 3-Electronic Welding Contactor Circuit with supply lines is usually high. This decreases the
Manual Non -Synchronous Control overload that can be carried without exceeding the
torque limit. Three -wire rectifiers are possible (see
Such contactors are found in welding service Fig. 4) where 125/250 volt supplies are needed.
where precise control is not required, and in appli- Such units have also been used for d -c arc welding
cations where frequent opening and closing of the power supplies.
circuit is required such as in temperature -regulated
furnaces. Phase control which permits a gradual RECTIFIER 6000
change of the output voltage may be obtained by RECTIFIER
250V
a modification of the control circuit and the addi- SE

GOOV
tion of phase shifting networks and thyratrons. 250V
Another application for this type of equipment is 00

G SE
the interruption of the power supply for radio trans- LL
mitters. In case of arc over in the transmission line

or coils, or flashing in the vacuum tubes, it is desir-
able to remove the plate power supply as rapidly as
possible to prevent possible gassing or burning of
the transmitting tube. These contactors, when 25 50 75 100 125
placed in each line of the primary of the rectifier, K-9033539 PER CENT LOAD 12-6-44
may be controlled completely to interrupt the flow Fig. 5-Overall Efficiency of 300KW, 250 -and 600 -Volt Ignitron
of power in one to two cycles, in case of a fault. Rectifier in Comparison with Motor -Generator Sets of Same Ratings
# Circuits shown in ETT-108 are examples of possible tube applications and the description and illustration of them does not convey to
the purchaser of tubes any license under patent rights of General Electric Company.
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Ignitron rectifiers have all the advantages of quiet In terms of losses for this size rectifier, there is
operation, small space requirements, no special foun- a constant kilowatt difference of approximately 10
dation requirements, ease of control, and low main- kilowatts in favor of the ignitron rectifier over the
tenance that are common to electronic tubes. The usual load range. Therefore, if the rectifier is oper-
principal advantage from the user standpoint, how- ated continuously during the year, there is a net
ever, is efficiency. Fig. 5 (see bottom of page 6) power saving of approximately 10 kw X 8760 hours
shows efficiency of the 300 kilowatt, 250 volt igni- X .01 = $876 at a power rate of one cent per
tron rectifier in comparison with other forms of kilowatt hour. Such savings are more than adequate
conversion equipment. to pay for the probable tube replacement cost.
SELECTION OF TUBES
Selection of ignitron tubes for welder service de- viding the maximum tap settings have been used.
pends primarily on the kilovolt -ampere demand The tube selected should have sufficient capacity to
and the duty. The maximum kilovolt -ampere de- conduct the maximum current demand within the
mand in terms of volts and amperes in the welding tube rating. The permissible duty is then deter-
transformer primary can be obtained from the man- mined by the average current capacity of the tube
ufacturer. Where such data are not available, a and if this capacity is below that required, a larger
clamp -on ammeter with' a pointer stop or maximum size of tube must be selected. For example, suppose
swing indicator may be placed around one of the that a welder having a 1000 -ampere rms current
primary leads and the secondary of the welder demand and a 20 per cent duty is required, and that
shorted through well clamped copper bars or strips. the supply voltage is 500. Demand rms current for
The welder is then energized for periods long enough this voltage in terms of percentage duty has been
to allow equilibrium readings to be obtained on the plotted for convenience on curves included with the
meter. With synchronous ignitron control, 3 or Technical Information. Reference will show that
more cycles will give accurate readings. With non - the FG-235-A tube has sufficient capacity and is the
synchronous control, longer periods may be neces- tube required. If the duty were less than 7 per cent
sary to eliminate the probable starting transient. two FG-271 tubes could be used.
This constitutes the maximum current demand pro - Selection of the size and number of tubes for
KILOWATT RATINGS IGNITRONS TRANSFORMER PHASE OPERATION PRINCIPLE RIPPLE
AT SECTION COMPONENT IN OUTPUT
125V 300V 600V 900V CONNECTIONS VOLTAGE
D -C D -C D -C D -C NO. TYPE INPUT OUTPUT FREQUENCY MAGNITUDE
40 75 100 100 3 FG-259-B Y, ZIG-ZAG 3 3 3X INPUT 0.25E ID -C
50 100 150 150 6 FG-259-B DOUBLE Y 3 6 6X INPUT 0.057E D -C
75 150 200 200 6 FG-259-B DOUBLE Y 3 6 6X INPUT 0.057E ID -C
100 200 300 300 6 FG-238-B DOUBLE Y 3 6 6X INPUT 0.057E D -C
150
-- -
300 400
500
400
500
6
6
FG-238-B
FG-238-B
DOUBLE Y
DOUBLE Y
3
3
6
6
6X INPUT
6X INPUT
0.057E D -C
0.057E D -C
0.057E D -C
200 400 750 750 12 FG-238-B QUADRUPLE Y 3 6 or 12 6 or 12X INPUT or
0.014E D -C
0.057E D -C
300 500 1000 1000 12 FG-238-B QUADRUPLE Y 3 6 or 12 6 or 12X INPUT or
0.014E ID -C
Fig. 6-Ratings of Standard Sizes of General Electric Sealed Ignitron Rectifiers for Industrial Service
rectifier service to supply a given d -c output is rela- (see Useful Factors pages 9 and 10). Fig. 6 shows
tively simple. Assuming that the usual overload combinations for rectifiers of 40 to 1000 kilowatts
ratings apply, the average current per tube is the at d -c outputs of 125 to 900 volts.
d -c load current divided by the number of phases These values correspond to standard units which
CIRCUITS FOR RECTIFIER TUBES (Figs. 7 through 16)
CIRCUITS LOAD VOLTAGE AND TUBE CURRENT
CURRENT WAVE FORM WAVE FORM
HI
HZ
a
III, E D -C
I
1.4IEs IMAX IMAX
iii) db I CYCLE -i CYCLE-I /
7 BI PHASE - HALF WAVE

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the General Electric Company supplies as unit sub- general the 3 -phase double -Y half -wave, and the
stations. They require only electrical and water 3 phase, half -wave circuits are widely used. These
connections to function as a direct -current power circuits give a 6 -phase and 3 -phase output ripple
substation. Various combinations of tubes may be which is so low that it causes little effect on units
used such as shown in Figs. 7 through 16, but in using direct -current power.
CIRCUITS FOR RECTIFIER TUBES (CONT'D)
TUBE CURRENT
CIRCUITS CLOAD
URVOLTAGE
R 1M1 AND
WAVE FORM
1 1
E D -C 1,41 Es AMAX.IMAX..
H2
ill a I CYCLE-.
i
---1 i CYCLE.
8. BI PHASE -FULL WAVE
Es
f I
E D -C
1.41Es IMAX It AX.
4111 I CYCLE ---I-kCYCLE 1----

1- 1
9. THREE PHASE -HALF WAVE
H2 - .----.
\/ \ / ' \ v . /
c 11, 1111
ED -c i' / \/ V /\ /\ Y \ ).
1.2c E s IMAX. /-----h----,,\
// \ ,/ v/ \I-IIMAX
-7- 1/
/
HI
" H3
/
/ \
\./
/ \
V
/ \
v
, \_
V
/ ,
\/
/
V/
v
\
'
i
----liCYCLE 1--
gb, ilb 1 CYCLE -I
10. THREE PHASE- DOUBLE Y- HALF WAVE
II
4, II
H2
"c%
,, -,--z -\
J ,I \
. ----;
Epc ,.,.,,':,,,.7, y,y---
_----,c,-,
. ., / \, / -;" /, 777/, \---7<'' 1 i

It S / \, v /V /y\ \ 4- IMAX
,/ \ )'y',/ A 1\ I ^ / i A A /\ 1.18 Es IMAX 1
1..i. H, ", : . : A4 1 / \ / 0. k
/ v \/ 4 I V 4 ' I J V i
%
' .1
,
X i / 1 1\
_
-IA -CYCLE I-
fit IA I CYCLE
I
I. THREE PHASE -QUADRUPLE Y -HALF WAVE
/,----\\
/\ /\ ,\ /\ f\ /\ /\ t
V \/ '
I
/\ /\V /\V /\ / \ IMAX.

X
/\ /\ / \ 1.141Es rolx.
\ ii
/
I
I.
'.-. I------ 1 CYCLE -- --I ----I 1--- k CYCLE
12. SIX PHASE -HALF WAVE
Notes for Figs. 7 through 16:

The theoretical wave forms are for a resistance load neglecting voltage reduction due to tube arc drop and current overlap at commutation.
Es = Secondary voltage, RMS value.
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CIRCUITS LOAD VOLTAGE AND TUBE CURRENT

CURRENT WAVE FORM WAVE FORM
*110 0
_
'-` 7.-\ /-\ r -\\
WI
H2
/\ \ \ /...\/
ED i A. ----L -1- / A-- / \24IMAX -
-.\- / _ - _V
I
5 Es
/
H 3
ASE: X A V MAX.
13. THREE PHASE -FULL WAVE

eMie ...._.
I CYCLE
s _.., N..."
1
3 CYCLE
OIA. E0_0
_ \
\
7---, /---\
\_ -\
,..---
/ \
/--"-J
H3
-WIN
AM N
/ / \A__.
,
\/
/
/\ k
\ /
/
\
\/
/
/ \
245Es
L_
/ \
\
IMAX.
__L _
/
i\ )\ 1 1MAX.
I CYCLE --I k_ -§ CYCLE

14. THREE PHASE -FULL WAVE -THREE WIRE
H2
, \
\
Dc
i /
, /\ f
14 1E3
f
IMAX /
1\ f
IMAX.
Hi H3
/ \i/
A\
V \/ / \ /\\
\i/
/
\ 1 I // \
I
i /
//
I CYCLE ------1 ---1 1--..--- i CYCLE

+
15. FOUR PHASE -HALF WAVE
H 2
/\
/ \ 7,,
/ \ Ilt. i,,i e....,\ /.... /e^,
ED -c / \
1 H3 - / \ /
\I V \,/ \/ \/
a a. a a [- I CYCLE H
1
1_._
isCYCLE--i
2 AMAX.
16. DOUBLE BIPHASE -HALF WAVE- WITH

INTERPHASE TRANSFORMER
USEFUL FACTORS
FIG. AVERAGE TUBE CURRENT ED -C PEAK

NO. LOAD CURRENT (AVERAGE OUTPUT VOLTAGE) INVERSE VOLTAGE
7 .500 0.900 Es 2.282 Es
0.636 EM D -c 3.141 ED -C
8 .500 0.900 Es 1.414 Es
0.636 Em D -C 1.570 ED -c
9 .333 1.170 Es 2.450 Es
0.827 Em D -C 2.090 ED -c
10 .167 1.170 Es 2.450 Es
0.955 Em D -C 2.090 ED -C
11 .0833 1.170 Es 2.450 Es
0.955 Em D -C 2.090 ED -C
12 .167 1.350 Es 2.280 Es
0.955 Em D -c 1.690 ED -c
Note: EM D,c =Maximum of D -C voltage.
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USEFUL FACTORS (CONT'D)
FIG. AVERAGE TUBE CURRENT E D- c PEAK

NO. LOAD CURRENT (AVERAGE OUTPUT VOLTAGE) INVERSE VOLTAGE
13 .333 2.340 Es 2.450 Es
0.955 E m D -c 1.045 ED -c
14 .333 2.340 Es 2.450 Es

0.955 E m D -c 1.045 ED -C
15 .250 1.273 Es 2.280 Es
0.900 Em D -c 1.790 ED -c
16 .250 0.900 Es 2.280 Es
0.900 Eh/ D -c 2.530 ED -c
DESIGN OF CIRCUITS
Mechanical voltage at which the unit is operated. The relation
Tube supports should be of sufficient size to carry between water flow, temperature rise, and watts
the tube weight and should be designed to provide dissipated is as follows:
sufficient electrical contact. Ignitrons are mechani- Kilowatts = 263.5 X gpm X A C
cally very strong and will withstand moderate shock.
In general, however, excess vibration should be Electrical
avoided. An adequate water supply of reasonably Electronic tubes of the ignitron type are power
clean water should be available. Waters that are devices in exactly the same sense that transformers
suitable for drinking are in general suitable for and rotating equipment are power devices and as a
cooling tubes. In fact, such water is not contam- result adequate circuit breaker protection must be
inated in the passage through the ignitron water provided. In the case of the welder, the welding
jacket and may be used for plant purposes. Water transformer acts in effect as a current limiting in-
containing considerable acid or foreign matter ductance. However, back-up or line protection in
which might clog the water jackets should be the form of fuses, contactors or breakers should be
avoided. Stainless steel is immune to the effects provided to remove the unit from the line in case
of most corrosive waters, but is subject to attack there is a fault in the primary of the transformer.
by waters containing chlorides. If the chloride In the case of rectifiers, similar switch gear must
ion concentration exceeds 20 parts per million be provided for the primary and, in addition d -c
the water should be considered as suspicious and an breakers are usually required in the output. The d -c
analysis made to determine its corrosiveness. An breaker is required when several units are connected
excellent reference on the subject of water supplies in parallel to form a common bus bar. In this case,
is the United States Department of Interior, Geo- arc back in one tube will permit direct current to be
logical Water Supply Paper 658. In general, local fed through the tube and transformer from the
experience is one of the best guides as to the cor- remaining units. These breakers may also be ad-
rosiveness of water. Where highly corrosive waters justed to limit the permissible overloads as is the
are encountered, such as in mines, a heat exchanger case with any conversion apparatus. The primary
may be employed of either the water -to -water or breaker must be capable of interrupting the maxi-
the water -to -air type. In such installations, corro- mum kilovolt -ampere of the supply system in case
sion may be minimized by the addition of 0.1 to 0.2 there is a short circuit directly across the primary
per cent by weight of sodium or potassium dichromate terminals of the power transformer. Fig. 17 shows
to the circulating water-cooling system. In general, the schematic layout of a unit substation including
tubes are connected in series when connected directly circuit breaker equipment.
to water supplies, and in parallel when connected Special switch gear for these requirements have
to heat exchanger units. The minimum water sup- been developed by the General Electric Company
ply temperature must be such that the outlet tem- and reference should be made through the nearest
perature of the hottest rectifier does not exceed the General Electric office or the General Electric Com-
values given under Technical Information for the pany, Schenectady, New York.
A-C SWITCHGEAR POWER IGN ITRONS D-C SWITCHGEAR

TRANSFORMER AND DISTRIBUTION
K-9033540 Fig. 17-Line Diagram Showing Component Parts of Ignitron Rectifiers 12-6-44
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FERNICO METAL ALLOY

AND PYREX TYPE
GLASS SEAL
WATER
CONNECTION
FLOW -DIRECTING STAINLESS -STEEL

VANES WATER JACKET
MAIN GRAPHITE ANODE
DEIONIZATION BAFFLE
SPLASH -HOOD BAFFLE

STARTING IGNITORS
AUXILIARY ANODE
WATER MERCURY POOL

CONNECTION CATHODE
TUBE SUPPORT AND VACUUM "SEAL -OFF"

CATHODE CONNECTION
Fig. 19-Cross-Sectional View of the Sealed Ignitron for Power -Rectifier Service
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IGNITOR EXCITATION CIRCUITS

Ignition power is usually provided by (1) diverting the charging period, ignitor current wave shape,
ing a part of the load current through the ignitor or and output characteristics are shown in Fig. 20B.
(2) by a separate -excitation system which is inde- APACITOR VOLTAGE
pendent of load current. EXCITATION CIRCUIT
The self or anode firing system (see Fig. 18) uses CAPACITOR
CHARACTERISTICS
CHARGIN
a thyratron to determine the instant of firing and to 0
VOLTAGE IGNITOR CURRENT
5
prevent reverse current from flowing through the
ignitor. 1..10°15° 400 EQUIVALENT IGNITOP
RESISTANCE
300
WELDER SERVICE 0
ALINE
200
22 OV 2 2
PI.0
THYRATRON
FG-95 44 0 V 4
6\
CURRENT CONDUCTION ANODE
Ul 550V 5 PERIOD FOR 35. VOLTAGE
100 2,,
IGNITRON SINGLE WAY CIRCUITS 11
.00Irnf 0 10 20 30 40 50
GRID CONTROL 120
VOLTAGE 30 IGNITOR CURRENT IN AMPERES.
OR
K-9033542 12-6-44 HOLDING ANODE VOLTA GE
Fig. 18-Self or Anode Excitation in which a Part of the Load ,..,HOLDING ANODE CURRENT
Current is Diverted through the Ignitor
RID PEAK ER VOLTAGE
A series resistor is used to reduce the duty on the
thyratron by limiting the current which passes IMMO
RID CURRENT
through the thyratron during the time between 1.10°15°

ignition and pickup of the main anode, or when mis-
firing occurs. The recommended value of this re- PPROXIMATE USEFUL RANGE
FOR SHIFTING PHASE ANGLE
sistance depends upon the anode volage for which K-9033552 (Sheet 2) 12-11-44
the set is designed to operate. It is usually 4 ohms Fig. 20B-Voltage, Current and Phase Relationships for
for 600 volts and less, and approximately 50 ohms Three -Phase Single Rectifier Circuit
for 2300 volts. It is the simpler and, more direct
system and is used in the majority of welder appli- In another form of separate -excitation equipment
cations. In 'rectifier work the loads, even on large magnetic circuits in conjunction with saturating
capacity sets, frequently reach such low values that reactors have been arranged to produce the re-
the available current is below the required ignition quired ignitor peak current. Fig. 21 shows the con-
current. As a result, there tends to be some flicker- nections in this system. Special reactors are required
ing of the output voltage which may be objectionable both for the saturating reactor which determines the
if lamps are a part of the connected load. Conse- wave shape and for the saturable reactor which
quently, most rectifiers are equipped with a separate determines the phase position.
excitation system which fires the ignitor each cycle IMPULSE FORMING NETWORK
and is independent of the load. There is a small
auxiliary anode near the cathode pool of each recti-
fier ignitron (see the cross sectional view, Fig. 19,
page 11) which provides for cathode spot excita-
tion current in case the main anode current falls
below the stable value which is about 3 amperes.
Fig. 20A shows one form of separate -excitation
system in which a capacitor is discharged through a
phanotron during one part of the cycle and dis-
charged through a thyratron into the ignitor at the
instant it is desired to carry current. The circuit is PHASE SHFTING SATURABLE REACTOR FOR
relatively simple and direct. Complete details show - CONTROL CONTROL OF OUTPUT VOLTAGE- IGNITOR
PHASE IS CONTROLLED BY VARYING THE
CONTROL DIRECT CURRENT EITHER MAN-
PHA NOTRON THYRATHON UALLY OR THROUGH A VOLTAGE REGULATOR
FG-32 FG-105 OR FG-172 IN RESPONSE TO D-C OUTPUT VOLTAGE.
K-9033546 12-6-44
AUX. ANODE Fig. 21-Magnetic Separate Excitation Circuit for Firing

SUPPLY
Diametrically Opposite Tubes
Circuit constants for welder applications have

been described previously and are essential to the
CATHODE BUS ignitron tube in so far as the demands do not exceed
K-9033552 (Sheet 1) 12-11-44 the tube ratings. The ignitrons in the back-to-back
F'g. 20A-Capacitor-Inductance Separate Excitation Circuit connection operate simply as a switch.
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RECTIFIER CONSIDERATIONS
In the case of the rectifier, various circuit rela- I = Current at the start of commuta-
tions in terms of d -c output, voltage and current tion. This is equal (essentially) to
wave shapes are given in Figs. 7 through 16. The the direct current in the case of
constants give the theoretical output voltage at no- simple rectifiers, or to the propor-
load conditions. Actually all rectifiers have a cer- tion carried if there are several
tain amount of regulation usually of the order of simple rectifiers in the unit.
6 to 7 per cent depending on the reactance in the The theoretical average or d -c output voltage of
power transformer and a -c supply system. Voltage a rectifier is:
regulation in the rectifier is due to the increase in
tube drop with increasing current, the IR drop in Edo = P/7 N/2 Es (sin it/P)
the transformer and the voltage loss due to commu- where Es = the rms value of the transformer
tation. During the commutation period, current is secondary line to neutral voltage
transferred from one winding to another and for a
short time both windings conduct giving an output For the normal delta double - Y
voltage which is the average of the two phase volt- circuit where P = 3;
ages rather than the higher. This effect is shown in Edo = 3/7A/2 Es (sin ir/3)
Fig. 22. 0-C VOLTAGE
= Es = 1.17E5
27r
If it is desired to find the secondary voltage re-
/R quired to supply a given output, the theoretical d -c
\ voltage is first determined by adding the resistance,
ANODE CURRENT commutation and tube losses to the full load output
K-9033543
1.- COMMUTATING PERIOD
12-6-44
voltage.
Fig. 22-Wave Diagram Showing Voltage Loss Due to For example, assume a 300 -kilowatt, 3 -phase
Commutation double -Y, 275 -volt rectifier. Then,
The average voltage loss due to commutation is: D -c voltage at full load = 275 v
E. = pfLI volts (d -c) (1) IR voltage loss in
where p - Number of phases in each simple transformer Y at
rectifier. Circuits shown in Figs. 545Assip = 4.5 v
7, 8, 9, 14 and 16 are simple single - Commutation voltage
way (current conducted in only loss at 545Amp = 10.5 v
one direction in transformer wind-
ing connected to tube) rectifiers Tube arc drop = 15.8 v
having 2, 2, 3, 4, and 6 phases Summation: Edo = 305.8 v
respectively.
Rectifiers formed of simple units and 305.8 = 1.17 E
such as Figs. 10 and 15 have "p" Or Es = 30c.8 = 261 v (rms)
factors corresponding to the sim- 1.17
ple rectifier, i.e. p = 3 and p = 2. The regulation is due to the
f = Frequency in cycles per second. IR loss in transformer = 4.5 v
L = Commutating inductance in hen- Commutation loss = 10.5 v
rys. It is determined from the
transformer secondary reactance Change in tube drop
(XL = 271-fL) of any two succes- (0 to 545Amp) = 2.4 v
sively conducting phases in a sim- Total loss in voltage = 17.4 v
ple rectifier, and is most easily and the percentage regulation:
determined by short circuiting the
primary and determining the volt- (no load voltage - full load voltage)
age to force rated secondary cur- Reg = full load voltage
X 100
rent through any two successively loss in voltage 17.4
conducting phases. Then, the im- X 100 = 275 = 6.25%
pedance, full load voltage
E Circuits other than those shown for rectifier or
Z = - ohms welder service may be desirable for a particular use.
I In general, the tube requirements for such circuits
and if the resistance is known, XL and service may be determined by writing to the
may be determined from Electronics Department, Tube Division, Schenec-
Z = A/R2 XL2 tady 5, New York.
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MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION

There is very little maintenance in the usual sense failure is again to connect the ignitor and cathode
of the word that is required for ignitron tubes. The terminals to a resistance analyzer. As the tube is
tube should be clean and accumulations of waste tipped slightly to withdraw the ignitor from the
should not be allowed to collect around the anode mercury, there should be a gradual increase in the
insulation bushing. (Caution: All power should, of ignitor resistance. If the ignitor is wet, the resistance
course, be removed prior to any cleaning operation.) will remain constant and then suddenly jump to a
In case water jackets become clogged with silt, they new and higher value. Operation at too -high water
can, of course, be cleaned out with the usual clean- temperatures usually results in arc back in the case
ing solutions. Operational failures of ignitron tubes of the rectifier tubes, and extra conduction cycles
which are due to the tubes themselves are usually in the case of the welder tube.
the result of air leakage, gas, or ignitor failure. Gas Ignitron tubes, in common with most other elec-
and air leakage most frequently result in arc back tronic devices, operate under the instantaneous con-
and thus is usually accompanied by severe flashing ditions which occur cycle by cycle. In general, the
or showers of red-hot sparks in the anode seal. Such ignitron tube forms the closing switch in the circuit
failures can be indicated in general from a visual whether it is a welder or rectifier. Most faults, there-
inspection of the equipment while it is operating. fore, appear when this switch is closed, and trouble
Spare tubes may be checked for vacuum by means in other parts of the equipment may frequently be
of a spark coil of the make and break type. Ignitor considered as tube trouble. The simplest initial
failure where the tip has been burned off results in check is to replace the tube which seems in trouble
misfire. This fault can be detected by connecting an with a spare tube. If additional work is required,
ohmmeter between the ignitor lead and cathode a cathode-ray oscilloscope will be found almost
terminal and slightly tipping the tube to lower the invaluable. These units permit a visual observation
mercury level on the ignitor. The normal tube may of the voltage wave shapes across the tube and
be tipped approximately 20 degrees from vertical across component parts of the circuit. A knowledge
before the ignitor -mercury contact breaks. Ignitor of these wave shapes under normal conditions and
wetting sometimes occurs in tubes which have car- a comparison under fault conditions usually gives a
ried excessive current. In this case, the cathode direct solution to the trouble. The General Electric
spots form on the side walls of the tube and vaporize Company is preparing a cathode-ray oscilloscope
metal into the mercury pool to cause wetting. This particularly suited for industrial electronic use. In-
metal in turn is re -evaporated by the arc around formation on this may be obtained by writing to the
the ignitor and since the arc starts each cycle at the Electronics Department, Specialty Division, Syra-
ignitor, it tends to become coated with a layer of cuse, New York. In addition to a cathode-ray
vaporized metal. This in turn is usually without an oscilloscope one of the small volt -ohm analyzers is
oxide for protection, and amalgamation with the useful in checking circuit constants.
mercury takes place. A simple check for this type of
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
1-46 (3M)
Filing No. 8650
ET -T1470
Page 1
11-57
IGNITRONS
Service Notes
The anode of an ignitron operates at red heat under normal loads. To prevent overheating of the
inner -envelope walls at shutdown periods, cooling -water flow should be continued after anode power is
removed. In the case of temperature -controlled tubes, where the water flow is maintained by the tem-
perature -control switch, proper water flow will be assured provided the control -switch power supply is
not removed simultaneously with the anode supply.
The following table indicates the minimum time during which water flow should continue after
removal of anode power:
After Removal of After Removal of

Ignitron Type Anode Voltage Temperature -Controlled Anode Voltage
Continue Water Ignitron Type Maintain Power on
Flow for Control Switch for
GL -5552-A 15 Minutes GL -6346 15 Minutes

GL -5553-B 30 Minutes GL -6347 15 Minutes
GL -5554 15 Minutes GL -6348 30 Minutes
GL -5564 1 Hour GL -6513 30 Minutes
GL -5822-A 15 Minutes GL -6515 1 Hour
GL -6228 1 Hour
GL -6509 30 Minutes
GL -6878 1 Hour
GENERAL ELECTRIC
ET -71507
Page 1
10-58
IGNITRONS
Recommended Types and Selection Chart
Values listed are maximum and do not necessarily apply concurrently.
Refer to data sheet for detailed technical information for a particular application.
Current Demand Voltage Water Temperature, Centigrade

- Inlet Outlet Tube
Peak RMS Class of Service*
Average, Peak, Kilovolt- Type
Inverse, Supply,
Amperes Amperes Amperes Volts Volts Min 1 Max Max
Capacitor Discharge
0.25 35,000 . . 10,000 .... DC Short Circuiting
Natural Convection GL -7171
22.4 ... 300 .... 600

AC Control
Capacitor Discharge
10
(Clamp
tempera-
ture)
75
(Clamp
tempera-
ture)
- GL -5550
Power Rectifier -
50 200 .... 20,000
Continuous Duty
35 40 45 GL -5630
AC Control 30 40 GL -5551-A (Tempera -

0
Frequency -Changer ture-control bracket)
56 700 600 1500 600 Resistance Welding
Power Rectifier-
Intermittent Duty
10 40 - GL -6346 (Integral -
temperature control)
Frequency -Changer 35 GL -5822-A (Tempera -

10 30
ture-control bracket)
70 1500 .... 1500 .... Resistance Welding
Power Rectifier-
Intermittent Duty
10 30 - GL -6511 (Integral -
AC Control 6 50 60 GL -5554
113 900 1200 2100 2400 Power Rectifier- GL -6512 (Integral -
Continuous Duty
-15 50
AC Control GL -5552-A (Tempera -
0 30 40
Power Rectifier- ture-control bracket)
140 1600 1200 500 600 Intermittent Duty
Frequency -Changer
Resistance Welding 10 40 - GL -6347 (Integral -
Power Rectifier -
1800 .... 2100 .... Continuous Duty 30 50 60 GL -6509
(Railroad Service)
AC Control
200 Capacitor Discharge
DC Short Circuiting
6000 2000 20,000 500 35 40 45 GL -6228
Power Rectifier-
Intermittent or
Continuous Duty
G L-5555
6 50 60
GL -5788t
207 1800 2400 2100 2400

AC Control
Power Rectifier- -15 50 - GL -6513 (Integral -
Continuous Duty
-10 55 - GL -6514 (Integral -
temperature confront
Inverter- 30 45 55 GL -6958
Continuous Duty
275 2000 .... 4000 .... Power Rectifier- 10 45 55
GL -7042 (Integral -
Continuous Duty
Power Rectifier -
350 2000 .... 4000 .... Continuous Duty 30 45 55 GL -6504
(Railroad Service)
AC Control GL -5553-B (Temperature -
0 30 40
Frequency -Changer control bracket)
355 4000 2400 1500 600 Resistance Welding
Power Rectifier-
Intermittent Duty
10 40 - GL -6348 (Integral -
(over)
GENERAL ELECTRIC
ET -T1507
Page 2
10-58
IGNITRONS (Coned)
Current Demand Voltage Water Temperature, Centigrade
Inlet Outlet Tube
Peak RMS Class of Service*
Average, Peak, Kilovolt- Inverse , Supply
Type
Amperes Amperes Amperes Min Max Max
Volts Volts, I
700 30 40 50 GL -7179
(Max Peak Power Rectifier-
670 2500
Anode....
.... Continuous Duty 10 40 50
GL-7180 (Integral -
Voltage)
Power Rectifier -
675 2500 .... 4000 .... Continuous Duty 30 40 55 GL -6878
(Railroad Service)
0 40 60 GL -5564
850 3600 4800 2100 2400
AC Control
Power Rectifier-
Continuous Duty
0 50 - GL -6515 (Integral -
900 .... 4800 .... 600 AC Control 0 30 40 GL -7151
* The tubes isted are rated for the classes of service shown. However, each tube is capable of operating at other classes of service not shown here For a specific application, please consult your
Power Tube Department sales representative.
t Lower water pressure drop and more baffling than the GL -5555.
Lower water pressure drop and more baffling than the GL -6513.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL-5552/FG-235-A
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-109B
PAGE 1
12-50
IGNITRON
SPECIAL DESIGN FEATURES
1. Stainless -steel, seam -welded construction 5. Copper terminals
2. Uniform water cooling 6. Flexible anode lead
7. Mercury -pool cathode allows extremely high
3. Strong, compact design instantaneous currents to be passed through the
4. Easy to install tube without damage.
DESCRIPTION
The ability of this tube to carry very high peak these tubes can be used for a wide range of appli-
currents for short periods makes it especially suited cations where welds are made infrequently or in
to welder -control service. In this service, two tubes rapid succession.
in the inverse -parallel connection will control 1200 The current range required for the welding
kilovolt -amperes at voltages of 250 to 600 volts operation determines which tube to use. Another
and over the frequency range of 25 to 60 cycles. factor, of course, is the nature of the material to
Ease of installation, economical use of space, and be welded. Low -resistance materials, such as the
reliability of operation are assured by design fea- aluminum alloys, require more current than such
tures inherent in the steel -jacketed construction. high -resistance metals as stainless steel.
The GL-5552/FG-235-A is similar to the GL- The GL-5552/FG-235-A ignitron is equivalent to
5553/FG-258-A and the GL-5551/FG-271. All of a 600 -ampere magnetic contactor.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ETI-109A dated 10-47
GL-5552/FG-235-A
ETI-10911
PAGE 2 *TECHNICAL INFORMATION
12-50 These data are for reference only. For design information refer to specifications.
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Type cathode excitation cyclic
Type cathode spot starting ignitor
Number of electrodes
Main anodes 1
Main cathodes 1
Ignitors 1
Arc drop at 6800 peak amperes 28 volts
Cathode excitation requirements
Ignitor voltage required to fire 200 volts
Ignitor current required to fire 30 amperes
Starting time at required voltage or current 100 microseconds
Mechanical Data
Envelope material metal
Over-all length, maximum 274 inches
Over-all width exclusive of water connections, maximum 44 inches
Net Weight 8 pounds
(See outline drawing for details).
Type of cooling water
Characteristic for water cooling at rated minimum flow
Water temperature rise, maximum 6C
Pressure drop, maximum 4.5 pounds per
square inch
Thermal
Water cooling
Maximum outlet water temperature 40 C
Minimum inlet water temperature 10 C
Minimum water flow 1.5 gallons per
minute
MAXIMUM RATINGS
As Power Rectifier Tube (Intermittent Service)
Maximum peak anode voltage
Inverse 500 volts
Forward 500 volts
Maximum anode current
Peak 1600 amperes
Average 100 amperes
Maximum averaging time 6 seconds
Surge 6000 amperes
Maximum duration of surge current 0.15 second
Frequency range 25-60 cycles per second
As A -c Control Tube (Two Tubes in Inverse Parallel)
Voltage range 250 to 600 volts rms
Maximum demand 1200 kilovolt -amperes
Average current at maximum demand 75.6 amperes
Maximum average current 140 amperes
Demand at maximum average burrent 400 kilovolt -amperes
Maximum averaging time at 600 volts rms 5.8 seconds
Maximum peak surge current at 250 volts 13450 amperes
Ignitor
Maximum voltage
Positive 900 volts
Negative 5 volts
Maximum current
Peak 100 amperes
Root mean square 10 amperes
Average 1 ampere
Note 1-RMS demand voltage, current, and kilovolt -ampere Note 3-With the use of log -log paper straight line inter-
are all on the basis of full -cycle conduction (no phase polation between tabulated points may be used for
delay) regardless of whether or not phase control is other detailed ratings of:
used. 1. Demand kilovolt -ampere vs average anode
Note 2-For voltages below the minimum, the minimum - current.
voltage current rating applies. 2. Maximum averaging time vs anode voltage.
Completely revised.
GL-5552/FG-235-A
ET1-1096
PAGE 3
12 50
CURVES K -69087-72A217, K -69087-72A218 AND K -69087-72A219 MUST

NOT BE USED FOR INTERMITTENT RECTIFIER SERVICE
10000 I I I I I I I I I 11 1 I I I 1111
8000
KILOVOLT -AMPERE VS AVERAGE CURRENT RATING
6000 250 TO 600 VOLTS
CURVE NO I
4000
yr GL-5553/FG-258-A
2000
w
a.
t-
1000
800
GL-5582/FG-235-A
0
z 600
0
400
GL-5550/GL-415GL -271
200
100
10 \20 40 60 80 no 200
AVERAGE ANODE CURRENT IN AMPERES PER TUBE
400 600 800 1000
K -69087-72A217 (New drawing) FIG. 1

3-31-48
10000
DEMAND CURRENT VS PERCENT
8000 DUTY AT 250 VOLTS RMS
4,40
CURVE NO 2
6000 14/s.
4000
SON
5'4434,60
GL-5553/FG-258-A
-5552/FG-23 5-A
2000
1000
800 Os. GL-5551/FG-271
600
GL-5550/GL- 415
400
200
100
2 4 8 0 6 20 40 60 60 100
DUTY IN PERCENT
2 TUBES CONNECTED IN INVERSE PARALLEL
K -69087-72A218 (New drawing) FIG. 2 3-31-48

GL-5552/FG-235-A 1000
ETI-1093 DEMAND CURRENT VS PERCENT DUTY
800
PAGE 4 AT 500 VOLTS RMS
12-50
CURVE NO. 3
600
WITHOUT PHASE CONTROL
400
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DUTY IN PERCENT
K -69087-72A219 (New drawing) FIG. 3 3-31-48
ALTERNATE HOLE -f
MANUFACTURERS
OPTION
4
Ic1:1AXT1"±32
3 MAX.
iNDIA. HOLE
ANODE TERMINAL
CLEARANCE FOR
RADIATOR
WATER MAX.
OUTLET
27 n 25±
MAX.
I 14"
MAX.
1 -;PIPE
I
122
IOW
WATER
INLET
IGNITOR TERMINAL
0.250+.010" DIA.
(MAX
CATHODE
TERMINAL 371±
±32-'t
5y:1k-4
NOTE', ENVELOPE IS AT 7"4.f

CATHODE POTENTIAL 16_32 DIA.HOLES
MAXA.
i6 MAX 12
EXHAUST TUBE ALTERNATE- MAX.
pOSITION MANUFACTURER
upTION r+r
2 -32
I ,j;±
EXHAUST
TUBE 10°
90°±
K-5309175 OUTLINE GL-5552/FG-235-A 10-21-49
Tube Divisions, Electronics Deportment
GENERAL ELECTRIC
12-50 (11M)
Schenectady, N. Y.
GL-5555/FG-238-B
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ET1.110A
PAGE 1
10-50
IGNITRON
3. Strong, compact design instantaneous currents to be passed through
4. Easy to install the tube without damage.
DESCRIPTION
This steel -jacketed ignitron is designed for age current rating is 200 amperes per tube in
rectifier service in the 125-, 250-, 600-, and 900 -volt rectifiers rated up to 1000 kilowatts.
d -c power fields. The GL-5555/FG-238-B is used for Arc losses are low. Phase control of the ignitron
rectifiers rated up to 1000 kilowatts depending on impulses permits voltage control of the rectified
the number of ignitrons used, the output voltage,
and the circuit. output. Excitation of the small auxiliary anode
This tube is also rated for 2400 -volt resistance - stabilizes the cathode spot for very small anode
welder -control service and has a capacity of 2400 currents. Two ignitors, only one of which is used
kilovolt -amperes in this service. Continuous aver - at a time, assure long life.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ETI-1 10 dated 4-45
GL -5555 /FG-238-13
ET1 -110A
PAGE 2
10-50 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
These data are for reference only. For design information refer to specifications.
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Cathode excitation cyclic
Cathode spot starting ignitor
Main anodes 1
Main cathodes 1
Auxiliary anodes 1
Ignitors 2
Arc drop at 600 peak amperes 16.2 =0.5 volts
(See curve for details)
Excitation arc current required, minimum 8 amperes
Excitation arc -drop voltage 9 =0.5 volts
Excitation arc open -circuit voltage, minimum 55 volts a -c
Mechanical Data
Net weight 25 pounds
Characteristics for water cooling
Water temperature rise, maximum 45 C
Pressure drop at 3 gallons per minute, maximum 6 pounds per square inch
Thermal
Water cooling
Maximum outlet water temperature
Peak inverse anode voltage =900 60 centigrade
Peak inverse anode voltage =2100 45 centigrade
Minimum inlet water temperature 6C
Minimum water flow at continuous rated average current 3 gallons per minute
Minimum water flow at no load 1 gallons per minute
MAXIMUM RATINGS
As Power Rectifier Tube*
Inverse 900 2100 volts
Forward 900 2100 volts
Peak 1800 1200 amperes
Average
Continuous 200 150 amperes
2 hours
1 minute 400 300 amperes
Surge 12000 9000 amperes
Maximum duration of surge current 0.15 seconds
Frequency range 25 to 60 cycles per second
*Ratings are for zero phase -control angle.
As A -c Control Tube
Two tubes in Inverse parallel
Voltage 2400 Rms volts
Average current at maximum demand 135 amperes
Demand at maximum average current 1105 kilovolt -amperes
Maximum averaging time at 2400 volts Rms 1 66 seconds
Maximum surge current 6000 peak amperes
CL-5555/FG-238-B
ETI.110A
PAGE 3
TECHNICAL INFORMATION (CONT'D) 10-50
Ignitor
Maximum voltage
Positive anode volts
Negative 5 volts
Maximum current
Peak 100 amperes
Average 2 0 amperes
Auxiliary Anode
Maximum current
Peak 20 amperes
Average 5 amperes
Rms 10 amperes
Maximum peak forward voltage 160 volts
Maximum peak inverse voltage
Main anode conducting 25 volts
Main anode not conducting 160 volts
GL-5555/FG-238-B GL-5555/FG-238-B
ELEMENTARY CIRCUIT FOR CAPACITOR
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FIG. 2
K-9033883 6-14-45 FIG. 3
4New drawing. K-9033528 10-25-50
4Revised drawing.
GL -5555 /FG-238-B
ETI-1 10A
22
PAGE 4
10-50
20
18
I- 16
O
0a. 14
0
5 12
10
6
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
LOAD CURRENT IN PEAK AMPERES PER TUBE
FG-238-B ARC DROP, OUTLET WATER TEMPERATURE -40 C TO 60 C, WATER FLOW -3 GPM
K-6917495 FIG. 4 8-25-44
FG -238-B
1000
900
800 rn
700
IMk' 600 2
FG -259-B
500 F
FC
4 404
r
MF - 300 rn
rn
0
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rn
0
rn
0
in
2 3 10 20 30 40 50 60708090 100
DUTY- PERCENTAGE
TWO TUBES CONNECTED IN INVERSE PARALLEL
FG-238-B IGNITRON; DEMAND CURRENT VS PERCENTAGE DUTY AT 2400 VOLTS RMS, MAX OUTLET WATER TEMP 30 C, MIN WATER
RATE 3 GAL/MIN, WELDER CONTROL SERVICE
K-8074661 FIG. 5 9,-26-44
t
GL -55 5 5/FG-238-13
ET1-1 10A
PAGE 5
10-50
GL-5555/FG-238-B
COMMUTATION LIMITS -1 -MINUTE LOADS
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New drawing.
GL-5555/FG-238-B
COMMUTATION LIMITS -2 -HOUR LOADS
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New drawing.
GL-5555/FG-238-B
ET1- 110A
PAGE 6
10-50
CUT -AWAY VIEW OF

GL-5555/FG-238-B IGNITRON
*OUTLINE
GL-5555/FG-238-13 IGNITRON
-2" DIA. 1
16
SERIAL NO.
8-32
WATER OUTLET
ANODE CONNECTION
TERMINAL I"
TSEMI-FINISHED
BRASS UNION,CRANE
C0.4522 OR EQUIV.
1"..1.14" k FURNISHED
22- DIA. WITH MALE
A
PART ONLY
3"
278±2
716-2174.2
1216- 4-r
4
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2- 16
IN
MAX.
VARIATION
±3°
Is
IGNITOR NO.1 " 3"

-±- AUXILIARY
TERMINAL., 16 32 ANODE TERMINAL
DIA
16 -4-4,
CATHODE IGNITOR NO.2 TERMINAL
TERMINAL NOTE: ONE IGNITOR USED AT A TIME
14.1"
4-16
K-5344658 9-22-48
4 Revised drawing.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
1050 (11M) Schenectady, N. Y.
GL-5553/FG-258-A
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-111B
PAGE 1
3-50

IGNITRON
3. Strong, compact design
instantaneous currents to be passed through
DESCRIPTION
The ability of this tube to carry very high peak The GL-5553/FG-258-A is similar to the GL-
currents for short periods makes it especially suited 5552/FG-235-A and the GL-5551/FG-271. All of
to welder -control service. In such service, two these tubes can be used for a wide range of appli-
tubes in the inverse -parallel connection will control cations where welds are made infrequently or in
2400 kilovolt -amperes at voltages of 250 to 600 rapid succession.
volts over the frequency range of 25 to 60 cycles. The current range required for the welding opera-
It may also be used for conversion in low -power tion determines which tube to use. Another factor,
circuits. of course, is the nature of the material to be welded.
Ease of installation, economical use of space, Low -resistance materials, such as aluminum alloys,
and reliability of operation are assured by design require more current than such high -resistance
and construction features inherent in the steel - metals as stainless steel.
jacketed construction. The GL-5553/FG-258-A ignitron is equivalent to
ARevised. a 1200 -ampere magnetic contactor.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ETI-11 1 A dated 10-47
GL-5553/FG-258-A
ETI-111B
PAGE 2
3 -50 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Cathode excitation-Cyclic
Cathode spot starting-Ignitor
Main anodes 1
Main cathodes 1
Ignitors 1
Arc drop at 13,600 peak amperes 36 volts

(See Curve for details)
Mechanical Data
Envelope material-Metal
Net weight 21 pounds
Type of cooling-Water
Characteristics for water cooling at rated minimum flow
Water temperature rise, maximum 9 degrees
Pressure drop, maximum 5.1 pounds per square inch
MAXIMUM RATINGS
AS A -C CONTROL TUBE
Two tubes in inverse parallel
Voltage range 250 to 600 rms volts
Average current at maximum demand 192 amperes
Maximum average current .355 amperes
Maximum averaging time at 250 volts rms 11 seconds
Maximum surge current at 250 volts rms 27,000 peak amperes
Maximum surge current at 600 volts rms 11,200 peak amperes
Note 1-RMS demand voltage, current, and kva are all on the basis of full -cycle conduction (no phase delay) regardless of
whether or not phase control is used.
Note 2-For voltages below the minimum, the minimum -voltage current rating applies.
Note 3-With the use of log -log paper straight line interpolation between tabulated points may be used for other detailed
ratings of:
1. Demand kva vs. average anode current.
2. Maximum averaging time vs anode voltage.
IGNITOR
Maximum voltage
Positive 900 volts
Negative 5 volts
Maximum current
Peak 100 amperes
Average 1 ampere
Thermal water cooling
Minimum water flow 3 gallons per minute
AData completely revised.

GL-5553/FG-258-A
ETI-11113
PAGE 3
3-50
10000
1111111111111 I 1 I 1111111
8000
KILOVOLT-AMPERE VS AVERAGE CURRENT RATING
6000 250 TO 600 VOLTS
CURVE NO I
4000
GL-5553/FG-2584
1 2000
a.
9
g 1000
800
GL -5552/F03 -235-A
0
600
0
400
GL -5550/G
200 L.""\5551G -27I
100
20 40 60 80 00 200 400 600 800 1000
K -69087-72A217 (Revised) FIG 1

3 -31 -48
10000
8000 DEMAND CURRENT VS PERCENT
DUTY AT 250 VOLTS RMS
6000 CURVE NO 2
144,
4000
GL-5553/FG-258-A
GL-5552/FG-23 5-A
2000
1000 RR
aeda,
800
QS GL-5551/FG-271
600
GL-5550VGL-4 15
400
200
100
2 4 8 60 20 40 60 80 100
DUTY IN PERCENT
K -69087-72A218 (New drawing) 3-31-48
GL-5553/FG-258-A
ETI-111B 10000
DEMAND CURRENT VS PERCENT DUTY
PAGE 4 8000 AT 500 VOLTS RMS
3-50 CURVE NO. 3
6000
- WITHOUT PHASE CONTROL
`,..
1,
4000 /Ei
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200
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2 4 6 8 10 20 40 60 80 100
K.69087 -72A219 New drawing

DUTY IN PERCENT 3-31-48
OUTLINE
GL-5553-FG-258A IGNITRON
ALTERNATE HOLE MAX...
MANUFACTURERS
OPTION 2J;m4x.
48" cl2,A. HOLE

MAX.
ANODE
CLEARANCE
TERMINAL
RADIATOR
1.6MAX.
2DIA.
DIA.
WATER
OUTLET
M8AX
28c±i'
3"
MAX. 24.1z
PIPE 55 MAX'
DIA. 17"
MAX.
144
WATER
INLET
IGNITOR TERMINAL
0.250"±.010" DIA.)
1 I
4
CATHOD i"
1 16-2
TERMINAL 14"-39
-+
EXHAUST TU 2.mAx HOLES

:ALTERNATE
POSITION IB MAX.
MANUFACTURERS 4 - 16 NOTE: ENVELOPE IS AT
OPTION)
4±A" CATHODE POTENTIAL
EXHAUST
TUBE
90.2 104 t. 90°±10°
K-5340877 10-29-46
GENERAL ELECTRIC
(11M)
3.50
Filing No. 8850
Schenectady, N. Y.
FG-259-B
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-1 12
PAGE 1
4-45
IGNITRON
1 Stainless -steel, seam -welded construction 5. Copper terminals
3. Strong, compact design
instantaneous currents to be passed through
DESCRIPTION
This steel -jacketed ignitron is designed, as is the 259-B has a continuous average current rating
FG-238-B, for rectifier service in the 125-, 250-, of 100 amperes per tube for use in rectifiers rated
600-, and 900 -volt d -c power fields. The FG-259-B up to 200 kilowatts.
is used for rectifiers rated up to 200 kilowatts Arc losses are low. Phase control of the ignitron
depending on the number of ignitrons used, the impulses permits voltage control of the rectified
output voltage, and the circuit. output. Excitation of the small auxiliary anode
The FG-259-B is also rated for 2400 -volt stabilizes the cathode spot for very small anode
resistance -welder -control service and has a capacity currents. Two ignitors, only one of which is used
of 1200 kilovolt -amperes in this service. The FG- at a time, assure long life.
GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC
FG-2 5 9-B
ETI-112
PAGE 2
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical
Voltage drop
At 100 amperes instantaneous anode current 12.6 volts
Mechanical
Cathode pool type
Number of ignitors 2
Number of main anodes . 1
Number of auxiliary anodes
Typical flow....1.5 to
.1
Type of cooling . water
3 gallons per
minute
Pressure drop at above flow 2 to 5 pounds per
square inch
Temperature rise with lower rate of flow
Net weight, approx...13.5 pounds

150 amperes per anode.
Shipping weight, approx

.6 centigrade
22 pounds
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Rectifier Service-For Power Supply -Frequency 25 to 60 Cycles, Phase Retard =0
Maximum inverse and forward anode voltage 900 volts 2100 volts
Instantaneous . .900 amperes 600 amperes
Average continuous current 100 amperes 75 amperes
2 -hour -average current over any 2 -minute period 150 amperes 112.5 amperes
1 -minute -average current over any 1 -minute period . 200 amperes 150 amperes
Surge current, maximum duration 0.15 second 6000 amperes 4500 amperes
Maximum outlet water temperature 60 centigrade 45 centigrade
Minimum inlet water temperature...6 centigrade 6 centigrade
Minimum water flow
... ......
At continuous average anode current . . . 1.5
minuteminute
gallons pergallons per 1.5
At no load*. .
*For systems in which the flow of water is controlled by the load.

05
minuteminute
gallon per gallon per 0.5
Welder -Control Service-Ratings are for 2400 Volts Rms, Frequency 25 to 60 Cycles
Maximum demand . 1200 kva
Corresponding average anode current 75 amperes
Maximum average anode current 113 amperes
Corresponding demand . 600 kva
Maximum time of averaging anode current at 2400 volts, rms . 1.50 seconds
Minimum water flow 1 5 gallons per
minute
Maximum outlet water temperature . 30 centigrade
Maximum surge current .3000 amperes
Maximum duration of surge current .0.15 second
Ignition Requirements (Ratings are the same for both Welder and Rectifier Service)
Ignitor voltage
Maximum instantaneous allowed, ignitor positive-same as anode voltage
Maximum instantaneous allowed, ignitor negative 5 volts
Ignitor current
Maximum instantaneous allowed 100 amperes
Maximum average allowed .2.0 amperes
Time of averaging current . . . 10 seconds
Maximum ignition time 100 microseconds
FG-259-B
ETI-112
PAGE 3
Anode firing (See elementary circuit K-9033528)

Maximum instantaneous ignitor potential required 150 volts
Maximum instantaneous ignitor current required .40 amperes
Typical resistance added to ignitor circuit for anode firing
At anode voltage of 600 volts or less ..4 ohms
At anode voltage of 601 volts to 1000 volts 10 ohms
At anode voltage of 1001 volts to 1500 volts .20 ohms
At anode voltage of 1501 volts to 2000 volts . .... 35 ohms
At anode voltage of 2001 volts to 2400 volts . 50 ohms
Separate excitation (See elementary circuit K-9033525)
Minimum volt-ampere requirements for separate excitation
Firing systems are shown on K-9033529
Auxiliary Anode Requirements (Ratings are the same for both Welder and Rectifier Service)
Maximum average current . ..5 amperes
Maximum inverse voltage
With main anode conducting . ..... 25 volts
With main anode not conducting 150 volts
FG-259-B FG-259-B
MINIMUM VOLT-AMPERE REQUIREMENTS FOR SEPARATE -EXCITATION ELEMENTARY CIRCUIT FOR CAPACITOR FIRING
FIRING SYSTEMS
500
VD
400 N
z FIG. 1
300 K-9033525 11-15-44
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FG-259-B
ELEMENTARY CIRCUIT FOR ANODE FIRING
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0 200
a-
a'
0
I. -
z
(..n 100
I GNITRON
FIG. 3
K-9033528 12-16-44
0 10 20 30 40
IGNITOR CURRENT IN AMPERES

K-9033529 FIG. 2 11-15-44
FG-259-B
ETI-112
PAGE 4 22
4-45
20
18
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0
0
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14
C.)
12
I0
6
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
LOAD CURRENT IN PEAK AMPERES PER TUBE
FG-259-B ARC DROP, OUTLET WATER
K-6917493 TEMPERATURE -40 TO 60 C, WATER FLOW -1.5 GPM 7-1-44
FIG. 4
FG -238-B
Is..6, 1000
%.k.c, 900 0
800 rn
41,
q 2./ 700
600 2 0
FG -259-B
500 F
4040
MF - 300 m
2SF
0
200
H
0
z
3 10 20 30 40 50 60708090 100
DUTY- PERCENTAGE
FG-259-B IGNITRON; DEMAND CURRENT VS PERCENTAGE DUTY AT 2400 VOLTS RMS, MAX OUTLET WATER TEMP 30 C,
K-8074661 MIN WATER RATE 1.5 GAL/MIN, WELDER CONTROL SERVICE 9-26-44
FIG. 5
FG-259-B
ETI-112
PAGE 5
4-45
"16
..,__. 9"
13"
DIA. HOLE f 16
32
SERIAL NO.
WATER
ANODE CONNECTION I" OUTLET CONNECTION
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,
14±16
OUTLINE
FG-259-B IGNITRON
K-5344767 8-10-44
GENERAL @ ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
1-46 (3M)
Filing No. 8850
GL-5551/FG-271
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-113A
PAGE 1
12-50
IGNITRON
DESCRIPTION
The ability of this tube to carry very high peak plications where welds are made infrequently or in
currents for short periods makes it especially rapid succession.
suited to welder -control service. It may also be The current range required for the welding
used for conversion in low -power circuits and for operation determines which tube to use. Another
intermittent rectifier service. factor, of course, is the nature of the material to
Ease of installation, economical use of space, be welded. Low -resistance materials, such as
and reliability of operation are assured by design aluminum alloys, require more current than such
features inherent in the steel -jacketed construction. high -resistance metals as stainless steel.
The GL-5551/FG-271 is similar to the GL- The GL-5551/FG-271 ignitron is equivalent to a
5552/FG-235-A and the GL-5553/FG-258-A. All of 300 -ampere magnetic contactor.
these tubes can be used for a wide range of ap-
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ETI-113 dated_4-45
GL-5551/FG-271
ETI-113A
PAGE 2
12 50
+TECHNICAL INFORMATION
These data are for reference only. For design information, refer to specifications.
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Cathode excitation cyclic
Cathode spot starting ignitor
Number of Electrodes
Main anodes 1
Main cathodes 1
Ignitors 1

Mechanical Data
Over-all length, maximum 23% inches
Over-all width exclusive of water connections 2% inches
Net weight 3.6 pounds
Characteristics for water cooling at rated minimum flow
Pressure drop 1.8 pounds per square
inch
Thermal
Water Cooling
Minimum water flow 1.0 gallons per minute
MAXIMUM RATINGS
As Power Rectifier Tube
Inverse 500 volts
Forward 500 volts
Peak 700 amperes
Average 40 amperes
Surge 8000 amperes
Maximum duration of surge current 0 15 second
Frequency range* 25-60 cycles per second
*Ratings are for zero phase -control angle-see curve for details
Two Tubes in Inverse Parallel
Voltage range 250 to 600 rms volts
Average current at maximum demand 30.2 amperes
Maximum average current 56.0 amperes
Maximum averaging time at 250 volts rms 18 seconds
GL-5551/FG-271
ET1-113A
PAGE 3
12-50
TECHNICAL INFORMATION (CONT'D)
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Ignitor
Maximum Voltage
Positive 900 volts
Negative 5 volts
Maximum Current
Peak 100 amperes
RMS 10 amperes
Average 1 ampere
Note 1-RMS demand voltage, current, and kilovolt -ampere Note 3-With the use of log -log paper straight line inter-
are all on the basis of full -cycle conduction (no phase polation between tabulated points may be used for
delay) regardless of whether or not phase control is other detailed ratings of:
used. 1. Demand kilovolt -ampere vs average anode
Note 2-For voltages below the minimum, the minimum - current.
voltage current rating applies. 2. Maximum averaging time vs anode voltage.
Completely revised.
CURVES K -69087-72A217, K -69087-72A218 AND K -69087-72A219

MUST NOT BE USED FOR INTERMITTENT RECTIFIER SERVICE
10000 I 1 11111111 I 11 I I I 1 1 I 1 ill
8000
6000 250 TO 600 VOLTS
CURVE NO I
4000
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ui 2000
a.
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1000
800
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0
z 600
GL -5551/FG 271
400
GL-5550/GL-415
200
100
10 \20 40 60 80 100 200
400 600 800 1000
K -69087-72A217 (New drawing) 3 -31 - 4 3
Note: For capacitor -corrected welder service, this curve may be used to 2000
volts rms to allow for the additional voltage caused by the presence of the capacitor.
GL-5551/FG-271
ETI-113A
PAGE 4
12-50
10000
8000 41, DUTY AT 250 VOLTS RMS
CURVE NO. 2
6000
4000 /.7 kb4,0

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GL-5553/FG-258-A
GL-5552/FG-23 5-A
2000
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1000 22
800 ao
GL-5551/FG-271
600
GL-5550/GL- 415
400
200
100
2 4 6 8 10 20 40 60 80 100
DUTY IN PERCENT
K -69087-72A218 (New drawing) 3-31-48
1000
800 1
AT 500 VOLTS RMS

CURVE NO. 3
600
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600
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400 Se
Nos
200
100
2 4 6 8 10 20 40 60 80 100
DUTY IN PERCENT
K -69087-72A219 (New drawing) 3.31-48
PEAK ANODE CURRENT IN AMPERES
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PAGE 6 OUTLINE
12-50 GL-5551/FG-271
I" MAX.
MAXe
A
32 -32DIA.HOLE
ANODE
TERMINAL
MAX.0e;
12 DIA. 1'
A
I" tl
I-2MAX
WATER
OUTLET
1" ÷ 3"
DO 22 -4
ti"
2-2
2 13"
MAX.
3"
PIPE 2-4
MAX
MAX.
311 III
98t 2
WATER
IGNITOR TERMINAL INLET
0.250"±.010" DIA.
MAX.
3..
CATHODE 2" 8- 8
TERMINAL 1;2 MIN. 28t i
--4"
2-1
NOTEi. ENVELOPE IS =..7"rs DIA. HOLE
AT CATHODE POTENTIAL m-32
8 -l 2 ± 10°
9 0° ± I 0° -/- EXHAUST TUBE
OUTLINE
FG-27 I IGN ITRON
K-5344676 10-5-44
GENERAL ELECTRIC
12-50 (11M) Schenectady, N, Y.
ti DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-1148
PAGE 1
5-49
IGNITRON
1. Steel, seam -welded construction 5. Copper terminals
2. Uniform water cooling
6. Flexible anode lead
3. Compact and strong design instantaneous currents to be passed through
DESCRIPTION
The GL-5550/GL-415 ignitron is a sealed, clamp - and over the frequency range of 25-60 cycles. The
cooled, mercury -pool tube designed primarily for tubes are also used in electrostatic energy storage
Resistance Welding Control. In this service, two types of resistance welding equipment to control
tubes in the inverse -parallel connection will control the capacitor discharge.
300 kilovolt -amperes at voltages of 250 to 600 volts
GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC
Supersedes ETI-714 dated 4-45
GL-5550/GL-415
ETI-114B
PAGE 2
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
5-49 These data are for reference only. For design information refer to specifications
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Main anodes 1
Main cathodes 1
Ignitors 1
Arc drop at 70.4 peak amperes 12 volts
Mechanical Data
Over-all length 17,543 inches
Over-all width 2% inches
Net weight 1.5 pounds
Type of cooling-Removable clamp
Clamp contact width 1 7/g N inches
Clamp contact area 9.4 square inches
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Voltage range 250 to 600 RMS volts
Maximum clamp temperature 75 50 C
Minimum clamp temperature 10 10 C
Maximum demand 150 300 kilovolt -amperes
Average current at maximum demand 4 86 12.1 amperes
Maximum average current 9.0 22.4 amperes
Demand at maximum average current 50.0 100 kilovolt -amperes
Maximum averaging time at 250 volts RMS 27.8 22 seconds
Maximum averaging time at 600 volts RMS 11.6 9.2 seconds
Maximum surge current at 250 volts RMS. 1680 3360 peak amperes
Maximum surge current at 600 volts RMS 700 1400 peak amperes
Note 1-RMS demand voltage, current and kva are all on the basis of full -cycle conduction (no phase delay) regardless of
whether or not phase control is used.
Note 2-For voltages below the minimum, the minimum -voltage current rating applies.
ratings of:
1. Demand kva vs. average anode current.
2. Maximum averaging time vs. anode voltage and temperature.
3. Demand kva and average anode current vs. temperature.
As Capacitor Discharge Tube

Maximum number of discharges per second 60 60
Maximum peak forward anode voltage 3000 6000 volts
Maximum peak inverse anode voltage 3000 3000 volts
Maximum peak anode current 500 500 amperes
Maximum temperature of cooling clamp 70 40 60 40 C
Corresponding maximum average anode current 3 15 2.5 8 amperes
Maximum time of averaging anode current 3.3 0.66 4.0 1.25 seconds
ratings of average anode current and maximum averaging time vs. temperature.
Ignitor
Maximum voltage
Positive 900 volts
Negative 5 volts
Maximum current
Peak 100 amperes
Average 1 ampere
Technical Information completely revised.
GL-5550/GL-415
ET1-11413
*000 PAGE 3
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8000
6000 250 TO 600 VOLTS
CURVE NO I
4000
cn GL-5553/FG-258-A
,tu 2000
a.
1000
800
GL-5552/FG-235-A
600
400
GL -5550/03 G 27I
200 L\415GL-5551
10
10 40 60 OD 100 200 400 600 800 *00
K -69087-72A217 3-31-48
10000
8000 4i,
k
DUTY AT 250 VOLTS RMS
CURVE NO 2
6000
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4000 /I C(:)4,0,
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GL-5552/FG-235-A
2000 /e
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1000
800
GL-5551/FG-271
600
GL-5550/GL-415
400
200
100
2 4 8 6 0 20 40 60 80 100
DUTY IN PERCENT
K -69087-72A218 3-31-48
GL-5550/GL-415
ETI-1142
1000
PAGE 4
5-49 800
AT 500 VOLTS RMS
CURVE NO. 3
600
Pei.
400 R4
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74,
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66
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200
100
2 4 6 8 10 20 40 60 80 100
DUTY IN PERCENT
K -69087-72A219 8-25-44
OUTLINE GL-5550/GL-415 IGNITRON
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2
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1
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1MIN
IGN TOR TERMINAL 16 '
EXHAUST TUBE
.250 " toio" DIA.
K-6912327 6-22-45
III Outline drawing revised
GENERAL ELECTRIC
5-49 (10M) Schenectady, N. Y.
Filing No. 8850
GL -506
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-293A
PAGE 1
10-50
PENTODE-IGNITRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -506 is a sealed, stainless -steel -jacketed, service 6 tubes will rectify or invert up to 7500
water-cooled, mercury -pool tube designed primarily kilowatts at 17,500 volts.
for use in electronic frequency changers. In this
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -506
En -293A
PAGE 2 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
10-50
Electrical
Cathode excitation-cyclic
Cathode spot starting-ignitor
Main anodes 1
Main cathodes 1
Auxiliary anodes 2
Ignitors 3
Control grids 2
Auxiliary grids 1
Arc drop at 450 peak amperes 23 t 2 volts
(See arc -drop curve for details)
Grid requirements
Positive current to establish conduction 1 00 ampere
Minimum voltage to establish conduction +100 volts
Minimum voltage to prevent conduction -50 volts
(See curves for grid characteristics)
Mechanical
Envelope material-metal
Over-all length 57 2 inches
Over-all width 121,' t 1 inch
Net weight 100 t 5 pounds
Type of cooling-water
Pressure drop at 5 gallons per minute, maximum 4 pounds per square
inch
Thermal
Water cooling
MAXIMUM RATINGS
AS POWER RECTIFIER TUBE
Inverse 20,000 volts
Forward 20,000 volts
Peak 900 amperes
Average
Continuous 150amperes
2 hours 200amperes
1 minute 300amperes
Surge 5000amperes
Maximum duration of surge current 0 15 seconds
Frequency range* 25-60 cycles per second
IGNITOR
Maximum voltage
Positive 1000 volts
Negative 5 volts
Maximum current
Peak 100 amperes
RMS 17.5 amperes
Average 2 5 amperes
GL -506
ET1.293A
PAGE 3
10-50

AUXILIARY -ANODE
Maximum current
Peak 20 amperes
Average 5 amperes
Maximum averaging time 1 second
RMS 10 amperes
Maximum peak forward voltage.. 200 volts
GRID
Maximum peak inverse voltage 200 volts
Maximum grid -current
Peak positive 5 amperes
Peak negative 0 1 ampere
Average 10 ampere
RMS 2.0 amperes
* Ratings are for zero phase -control angle
GL -506
ARC DROP CHARACTERISTIC
FOR COOLING WATER TEMPERATURES
OF
30-60 C
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GL -506
STARTING CHARACTERISTIC
0 I ON ZAT ION 840 AWERES PEAK
ION ZAT ION 540 AMPERES PEAK
IONI LAI ION 240 AMPERES PEAK
E BIAS
16
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GRID VOLTAGE AT START OF DISCHARGE IN VOLTS
K -69087-72A216 3-30-48
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10.50
SHIELD GRID 9m I-MIN

16 '
30°,,,2 TERMINAL ANODE

TERMINAL 14-
g±32 13"
DI
CONTROL GRID 6
TERMINAL 14 MAX. (HOLE 23"
2 67 DIA.
VIEW AT "A"
VIEW SHOWING
IGNITOR 0 SHIELD GRID
TERMINALS
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IN (t-t'
in INTERMEDIATE
ANODE TERMINAL Ng 11
4 31{._ DIA.
4
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8
-
-
4
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ri PS
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WITH CAP
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2
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29 TERMINALS
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MAX.
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2 '1.4- 1 MIN.
2
OUTLINE
GL -506 IGNITRON
N-22002 AZ 9-29-47
GENERAL ELECTRIC
I A (11001)
Schenectady, N. Y.
PHASE CONTROL GL -6228/506
ET -T1037§
1.0 PAGE 7
12-58
0.8
o.6
0.4
0.2
7,0 60 80 100
VOLTAGE REDUCTION BY PHASE CONTROL IN PERCENTAGE
K -69087-72A513 9-10-52
IGNITOR VOLT-AMPERE REQUIREMENTS FOR SEPARATE EXCITATION

THE IGNITOR FIRING CIRCUIT SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITHIN THE SHADED AREA
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K -69087-72A741 12-9-55
§ Supersedes pages 7 and 8 dated 9-53.

GL -6228/506
ET.T1037
5"± ILL.+ .L"
PAGE 8 32 64 16
12-58
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NOTE: BOTTOM END OF TUBE WILL FIT AN
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64 DIAMETER IS 7 I/2" MAX, INSIDE
DIAMETER 7 "MIN. FOR A
MINI MUM OF 1/4 " FROM OPEN END
N-22002AZ-Outline revised. 6-25-58
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -5630
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-294A
PAGE 1
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IGNITRON
6. Flexible anode lead
2. Uniform water cooling 7. Mercury -pool cathode allows extremely high
DESCRIPTION
The GL -5630 ignitron is a sealed, stainless -steel - plies. In this service 6 tubes will rectify up to 2500
jacketed, water-cooled, mercury -pool tube designed kilowatts at 17,000 volts. Use of the grid to prevent
primarily for use in radio -transmitter power sup - conduction gives one -cycle circuit -breaker action.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -5630
ETI.294A
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5-51
Electrical
Type cathode excitation-cyclic
Type cathode spot starting-ignitor
Main anodes 1
Main cathodes 1
Auxiliary anodes 1
Ignitors 2
Control grids 1
Auxiliary grids 1
Grid requirements
Positive current to establish conduction 0 200 amperes
Minimum voltage to establish conduction +100 volts
Minimum voltage to prevent conduction -50 volts
Mechanical
Envelope material-metal
Over-all length, maximum 33H- 13 inches
Over-all width, maximum 9 inches
Net weight 23 t 2 pounds
Type cooling-water
Water temperature rise 2 C maximum
Pressure drop at 3 gallons per minute 4 pounds per square
inch
THERMAL
Water cooling
MAXIMUM RATINGS
AS POWER RECTIFIER TUBE*
Main anode current
Peak 200 amperes
Average
Continuous 50 amperes
2 hours 50 amperes
1 minute 50 amperes
Surge .2000 amperes
Maximum duration of surge current 0 15 second
Frequency range 25-60 cycles per second
* Ratings are for zero phase -control angle.
GL -5630
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IGNITOR
Maximum voltage
Positive. 1000 volts
Negative 5 volts
Maximum current
Peak 100 amperes
RMS 17.5 amperes
Average 2.5 amperes
Maximum averaging time 10.0 seconds
AUXILIARY ANODE
Maximum current
Peak 20 amperes
Average 5 amperes
Maximum averaging time 1 second
RMS 10 amperes
GRID
Maximum peak inverse voltage 200 volts
Maximum grid -current
Peak positive 5 0 amperes
Peak negative 01 ampere
Average 10 ampere
RMS 2 0 amperes
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ETI-294A
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5-51
OUTLINE
GL -5630 IGNITRON
"+
9" DI
/74-66u - 16
16 MAX.
4 ri " CONTROL -GRID
32 - 32 TERMINAL
ANODE
TERMINAL
I" + I"
2 -4 DIA.
I"
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GRADIENT GRID
4 3hDIA. TERMINAL
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1111
KL-1 OUTLET AND INLET
-J CONNECTIONS 1/4" SEMI-
21 TE. 2 i" FINISHED BRASS UNION
9. + _
- DIA CRANE CO. *522 OR
127 -4 2 EQUIV. FURNISHED WITH
II MALE PART ONLY
2 IGNITOR NO.1
+ TERMINAL
WATER 16
INLET IGNITOR NO. 2
TERMINAL
42--.1 3° MAX.
VARIATION
± I"
511
...._ . 1-8 ...-
,
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i
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i' 9/16" DIA.
CP i 4 MAX.
I-3/4' MAR AUX. ANODE
5_3/16" .t. 1/4 i TERMINAL
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2
i' 3/4"MAX. ci y
BOTTOM VIEW
"°--lir\--101 4 _ 5u+ IN
CATHODE
TERMINAL \ 31.4. I'
, 0 rd-
4
I 4 - 16
N-22003AZ 3-26-51
GENERAL ELECTRIC
5-51 (UM) Schenectady, N. Y.
GL -5779
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI.301
PAGE 1
5-49
IGNITRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -5779 is a small glass, air-cooled ignitron operating principles of ignitors and ignitron tubes.
tube designed primarily for demonstrating the
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Main anodes 1
Main cathodes 1
Auxiliary anodes 1
Ignitors 1
Control grids 0
Auxiliary grids 0

GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -5779
ETI-301
PAGE 2
5-49 TECHNICAL INFORMATION (CONT'D)
Mechanical Data
Envelope material-Glass
Over-all length SA inches
Over-all width 2% inches
Net weight 1 pounds
Type of cooling-Air *
* An ordinary desk fan will provide sufficient cooling for most purposes.
Thermal
Air cooling
Maximum average tube temperature 100 C
Minimum average tube temperature 10 C
MAXIMUM RATINGS
As Power Rectifier Tube
Inverse 350 volts
Forward 350 volts
Peak 30 amperes
Average
Continuous 10 amperes
Surge 300 amperes
Maximum duration of surge current .03 second
Frequency range** 25-60 cycles per second
**Ratings are for zero phase -control angle.
Ignitor
Maximum voltage
Positive Anode volts
Negative 5 volts
Maximum current
Peak 100 amperes
RMS 15 amperes
Average 2 amperes
Auxiliary Anode
Maximum current
Peak 20 amperes
Average 5 amperes
Maximum averaging time 1.0 second
RMS 10 amperes
Cathode
GL -5779
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GL -5779
ETI-301
PAGE 4
5-49
OUTLINE
GL -5779 IGNITRON
I/4"DIA.
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ANODE
TERMINAL
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
5-49 (10M)
Filing No. 8850
DESCRIPTION AND RATING GL -5788
ET -T1184
PAGE 1
11-57
IGNITRON
RECTIFIER SERVICE -200 AMPERES AUXILIARY ANODE
AC CONTROL SERVICE -2400 KILOVOLT -AMPERES TWO IGNITORS
The GL -5788 is a permanently sealed water- the other tube, the operation of six tube cooling
cooled rectifier ignitron similar in construction and jackets in series on normal water -supply line pres-
rating to the GL -5555. Special features are reliable sures, and assure the user against premature ignitor
operation at higher water temperature and lower failures caused by connecting the auxiliary anode
water pressure drop than are possible with that lead to an ignitor terminal. The tube is designed for
tube, and distinctive (larger diameter) ignitor operation in 300-, 600-, and 900 -volt d -c industrial
terminals. These features make possible the use rectifier circuits. The continuous average anode
of economical water -to -air heat exchangers at current rating is 200 amperes per tube in rectifiers
higher ambient temperatures than are possible with rated up to 400 volts d -c.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes pages OWL, 4, 7 and 8 dated 1-55
GL -5788
ET -T1184
PAGE 2
11-57
GENERAL
Electrical
Cathode Excitation-Cyclic
Cathode Spot Starting-Ignitor
Main Anodes 1
Main Cathodes 1
Auxiliary Anodes 1
Ignitors 2
Arc Drop at 600 Peak Amperes 16.2 =0.5 Volts
(See Curve K-6917495 on page four for details)
Peak Excitation Arc Current Required, minimum 8 Amperes
(See curve K -69087-72A438 on page seven for details)
Excitation Arc -Drop Voltage 9 =0.5 Volts
Excitation Arc -Open -Circuit Voltage, minimum 55 Volts AC
Mechanical
Envelope Material-Stainless Steel
Net Weight, approximate 25 Pounds
Thermal
Type of Cooling-Water
Inlet Water Temperature*, minimum 6C
Outlet Water Temperature, maximum
Power -Rectifier Service
Peak Inverse Anode Voltage =900 Volts 60 C
Peak Inverse Anode Voltage =2100 Volts 55 C
AC Control Service
Voltage = 2400 Volts RMS 45 C
Water Flow, minimum, solenoid water valve open
At No Load t 1 Gallons per Minute
At Continuous Rated Average Current 3 Gallons per Minute
Characteristics for Water Cooling at Rated Minimum Flow
Water Temperature Rise, maximum 45 C
Pressure Drop at 3 Gallons per Minute, maximum Pounds per Square Inch
3
* Dependent upon load conditions. For substantially constant load 6C is satisfactory. For widely fluctuating loads
20C is required.
t Water flow should be continued for at least thirty minutes after removal of anode power.
MAXIMUM RATINGS AND TYPICAL OPERATION

Power -Rectifier Service, Continuous Duty
Ratings are for Zero -Phase -Control Angle-See curves K -69087-72A504 on page five and K -69087-72A503 on page six for details.
Maximum Peak Anode Voltage
Inverse 900 2100 Volts
Forward 900 2100 Volts
Maximum Anode Current
Peak 1800 1200 Amperes
Average
Continuous 200 150 Amperes
Two-Hours-Averaged Over Any Two -minute Interval 300 225 Amperes
One-Minute-Averaged Over Any One -minute Interval 400 300 Amperes
Fault 12,000 9000 Amperes
Maximum Duration of Fault Current 0 15 0.15 Seconds
Frequency Range 25-60 25-60 Cycles per Second
AC Control Service
Two Tubes in Inverse Parallel, Ratings per Tube
Voltage 2400 Volts RMS
Maximum Demand 2400 Kilovolt -Amperes
Average Current at Maximum Demand 135 Amperes
Maximum Average Current 207 Amperes
Demand at Maximum Average Current 1105 Kilovolt -Amperes
Maximum Averaging Time at 2400 Volts RMS 1 66 Seconds
Maximum Peak Fault Current 6000 Amperes
Frequency Range 25-60 Cycles per Second
GL -5788
ET -71184
PAGE 3
11-57

Ignitor Characteristics
Maximum Inverse Voltage 5 Volts
Recommended Pulse Length 800 Microseconds
Minimum Pulse Length, for average anode currents greater than 5 amperes 150 Microseconds
Maximum Pulse Length 4000 Microseconds
Volt -Ampere Characteristics See curve K -69087-72A803 on page four for details
Auxiliary -Anode
(See Curve K -69087-72A438 on page seven for details)
Maximum Peak Forward Voltage 160 Volts
Maximum Peak Inverse Voltage
Main Anode Conducting 25 Volts
Main Anode Not Conducting 160 Volts
Maximum Current
Peak 30 Amperes
Average 9 Amperes
Maximum Averaging Time 10 Seconds
Root Mean Square 15 Amperes
GL -5788
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PAGE 4
11-57

FOR SEPARATE EXCITATION
THE IGNITOR FIRING CIRCUIT SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO
OPERATE WITHIN THE SHADED AREA
800
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600
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RECOMMENDED PULSE WIDTH
500
400
300
MAXIMUM ALLOWED
200
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K -69087-72A803
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18
16
14
12
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200 400 600 1000
K-6917495 PEAK ANODE CURRENT IN AMPERES 2-14-55

GL -5788
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K-69087-72A685-Outline revised 11-14-57
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -5822
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-309
PAGE 1
3-50
IGNITRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -5822 ignitron is a sealed, stainless -steel - proved results in welding aluminum, magnesium,
jacketed, water-cooled, mercury -pool tube for con- and their alloys.
trol of frequency -changer resistance welders. This A feature of the GL -5822 is the use of baffles in
method of resistance welding converts three-phase the tube to reduce deionization time so that the
60 -cycle power to single-phase power at four to tube will operate satisfactorily under the severe
twelve cycles per second. A particular advantage conditions of commutation imposed by this class
of this method is the appreciable reduction of kva of service. Other design features are an ignitor
demand from that required in single-phase weld- adapted to intermittent service, and a spiral metal
ing, with consequent saving in the amount of tube within the ignitron through which the cooling
power required. In addition, the three-phase circuit water circulates to assure uniform cooling.
balances the power load and makes possible im-
GENERA ELECTRIC
GL -5822
ETI-309
PAGE 2
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Main anodes 1
Main cathodes
Ignitors 1
Arc drop at 1500 amperes peak 25 volts

Mechanical Data
Over-all length, maximum 27% inches
Over-all width exclusive of water connections, maximum 434 inches
Net weight 8h pounds
Type of cooling-Water
Pressure drop at 1.5 gallons per minute, maximum 5 pounds per square inch
Thermal
Water cooling
Minimum water flow at no load 0.5 gallons per minute
MAXIMUM RATINGS
MAXIMUM PEAK ANODE VOLTAGE
Forward 1200 1500 volts
MAXIMUM ANODE CURRENT*
Peak 1500 1200 amperes
Corresponding average 20 16 amperes
Average 70 56 amperes
Corresponding peak 420 336 amperes
Maximum averaging time 6.25 6.25 seconds
Ratio of average to peak current, maximum averaging time 0.2 second 0.166 0.166
Ratio of surge to peak current 12.5 12.5
Maximum duration of surge current 0 15 0.15 second
Frequency range 50 to 60 50 to 60 cycles per second
IGNITOR
Maximum voltage
Positive Anode volts
Negative 5 volts
Maximum current
Peak 100 amperes
Rms 10 amperes
Average 1 ampere
*Straight line interpolation on log -log paper is allowed between corresponding points. Ratings are for zero phase -control angle.
GL -5822
ETI-309
PAGE 3
3-50
GL -5822
POWER RECTIFIER RATING INTERMITTENT SERVICE
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1 Average
Maximum Averaging Time 0.2 Seconds=0.166 Maximum
1 Peak
1 Surge
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OUTLINE
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
3-50 (11M)
Filing No. 8850
ET-T1131A
PAGE 1
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IGNITRON
LOCOMOTIVE RECTIFIER SERVICE -350 AMPERES THREE IGNITORS
The GL -6504 is a double -grid ignitron designed tact between the mercury and the ignitor points
for railroad locomotive rectifier service. In this during swaying of the equipment.
service twelve tubes will supply d -c power for a A companion tube, the GL -6509 ignitron, is
4000 -horsepower locomotive. available to supply the auxiliary power require-
A coaxial cathode -current return reduces mag- ments of applications which use the GL -6504 as
netic fields due to tube currents. The tube also the main power source.
features baffles in the mercury pool to assure con -
GENERAL
Electrical
Main Anodes 1
Main Cathodes 1
Ignitors
3
Shield Grids 1
Control Grids 1
®Arc Drop at 1000 Peak Amperes .20.5 3 2 Volts
®Arc Drop at 2000 Peak Amperes 24 t 2 Volts
(See Curve K -69087-72A709 on page three for details)
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ET -T1131 dated 4-55
GL -6504
ET-T1131A
PAGE 2
11-57

Mechanical
Thermal
Inlet Water Temperature, minimum 30 C
Outlet Water Temperature, maximum 55 C
Water Flow, minimum
At Continuous Rated Average Current 10 Gallons per Minute
At No Load§ 1 Gallons per Minute
Temperature Range 40 to 45 C
Pressure Drop at 10 Gallons per Minute, maximum 1.5 Pounds per Square Inch
El Maximum Working Water Pressure Non Shock 100 Pounds per Square Inch

Power -Rectifier Service, Continuous Duty
Ratings are for Zero -Phase -Control Angle
Inverse 4000 Volts
Forward 100 Volts
Maximum Anode Current*
Peak 2000 Amperes
Average Passengert Freight
Two Hours 440 380 Amperes
Fifty Minutes 490 420 Amperes
Twelve Minutes 560 490 Amperes
Six Minutes 660 520 Amperes
Four Minutes 720 540 Amperes
Fault
Forward Direction 15,000 Amperes
Reverse Direction 30,000 Amperes
Maximum Duration of Fault Current 0 15 Seconds
Characteristics
Minimum Pulse Length, for,average anode currents greater than 8 amperes 150 Microseconds
Volt -Ampere Characteristics-See Curve K69087 -72A803 on page three for details.
Shiald-Grid Voltage Minimum Maximum
Peak Forward 200 500 Volts
Peak Inverse, 200 Volts
Shield -Grid Current
Peak Forward 0.2 5 Amperes
Peak Inverse 0.2 Amperes
Control -Grid Voltage
Peak Inverse 100 200 Volts
Control -Grid Current
Peak Forward 04 5 Amperes
Peak Inverse 04 1 Amperes
Service Factors Energized -50 percent of annual hours

Passenger Service -80 percent
Freight Service -80 percent
Short time loads applied following light load.
Short time loads applied following continuous operation at full load.
§ Water flow should be continued for at least one hour after removal of anode power.
Denotes an addition.
ej) Denotes a change.
GL -6504
ET.T1131A
SEALED-IGNITRON RECTIFIER PAGE 3
THE IGNITOR FIRING CIRCUIT SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITHIN THE SHADED AREA 11-57
800
700
I IGNITOR
600
800p.SEC
500
400
300
MAXIMUM ALLOWED
200
MINI UM
REQUIRED
100
0
20 40 60 80
K -69087 -72A803 --New curve 11-8-57
ARC DROP
25
20
15
500 1000 1500 2000

K-69087-72A709-Curve revised 11-8,57
GL -6504
ET-T1131A
PAGE 4
11-57
2"I 32
1" I"
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VIEW SHOWING MAX'
VIEW SHOWING 2
SHIELD - GRID IGNITOR 8 CONTROL -
TERM INAL GRID TERMINALS it Pod
o fines 5
DIA.
ANODE TERMINAL
, SHIELD -GRID TERMINAL
45°*5°
4TDIA. MAX I-4- CATHODE TERMINAL
TUBULATION -DIA
I+I
-4
9-2
9"
I" y DIA. HOLES
5" 2
2"
TUBE
MOUNTING -
AREA
55
6-4'MAX. MAX
rgD1A.
+ CONTROL -GRID TERMINAL
HANDLES
27-8 -7 TOP VIEW
ig WATER OUTLET
3" IPS WITH CAP
'"*1 12" MAX. 15°
-16 90°1 5° .t10°
3"4. I"
I48-
9" DI A. MAX.
WATER INLET
a3'IPS WITH GAP
1"
22I +is I" MAX. -41

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-1 1
TERMINALS
BOTTOM VIEW
TULE
7 !"MIN. DIA1P1 MOUNTING
8
AREA
51 I" O.D.,-.
16 8 .
11-15-57
N.22020AZ-Outline Revised
GENERAL d ELECTRIC
ET-T1142A
PAGE 1
12-57
IGNITRON
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FREQUENCY -CHANGER WELDING SERVICE
POWER -RECTIFIER SERVICE
The GL -6511 ignitron is a sealed, stainless -steel perature, thus maintaining the amount of cooling
jacketed, water-cooled mercury -pool tube for water to the minimum required by the operating
control of frequency -changer resistance welders. conditions. It also includes an over -temperature
This method of resistance welding converts three- switch which may be used to remove power from the
phase 60 -cycle power to single-phase power at four ignitron when its temperature exceeds a safe value.
to twelve cycles per second. A particular advantage This new construction prevents excessive conden-
of this method is the appreciable reduction of sation over the external parts of the tube under
kilovolt -ampere demand from that required in conditions of high humidity. Another advantage is
single-phase welding, with consequent saving in the the appreciable saving in maintenance costs over
amount of power required. In addition, the three- tubes of the old design since this control feature, in
phase circuit balances the power load and makes addition to greatly reducing the amount of water
possible improved results in welding aluminum, required, eliminates the necessity for such safety
magnesium, and their alloys. devices as water -flow relays, water over -tempera-
This tube is identical in ratings and character- ture relays, and water -pressure interlocks required
istics to the GL -5822-A. Mechanically, it has the with the older design tubes. In applications where
additional feature of an integral thermostatic the cooling water flows through three tubes in
arrangement with protective features. The arrange- series, this tube can be used with two GL -5822 -A's
ment includes a switch which controls a solenoid since the GL -6511, in the position nearer the water
valve in the water -supply line to the tube in drain where it receives the warmer water, can con-
response to increasing and decreasing tube tern - trol the flow to all tubes under normal conditions.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ET -T1142 dated 1-55
GL -651 1
ET-T1142A
PAGE 2
12-57
GENERAL
Electrical
Main Anodes 1
Main Cathodes 1
Ignitors 1
Arc Drop at 1500 Peak Amperes 25 Volts
Mechanical
Net Weight, approximate 8.4 Pounds
Thermal
Inlet Water Temperature, maximum 30 C
Water Flow, minimum I
At Continuous Rated Average Current 1.5 Gallons per Minute
Pressure Drop at 1.5 Gallons per Minute, maximum 5 Pounds per Square
Inch
Working Water Pressure-Non-shock 100 Pounds per Square
Inch

Frequency -Changer Resistance Welding Service or Power -Rectifier Service-Intermittent Duty
Ratings are for Zero -phase Control Angle-See curve K -69087-72A316 on page four for details.
Maximum Anode Current*
Corresponding Average 20 16 Amperes
Average 70 56 Amperes
Corresponding Peak 420 336 Amperes
Maximum Averaging Time 6.25 6.25 Seconds
Ratio of Average to Peak Current 0.166 0.166
Maximum Averaging Time 0.2 0.2 Seconds
Ratio of Fault to Peak Current 12.5 12.5
Maximum Duration of Fault Current 0.15 0.15 Seconds
Frequency Range 50-60 50-60 Cycles per Second
El Ignitor Characteristics
Anode Firing
Maximum Positive Voltage-Anode Voltage
Ignitor Voltage Required to Fire 200 Volts
Ignitor Current Required to Fire 30 Amperes
Starting Time at Required Voltage or Current 100 Microseconds
Separate Excitation
Volt -Ampere Characteristics-See Curve K -69087-72A741 on page three for details.
Temperature -Control -Switch Ratings t
Maximum Voltage 575 Volts
Maximum Current
Over -Temperature Switch 6 Amperes
Water -Control Switch 1.5 Amperes
GL -651 1
ET-T1142A
PAGE 3
12-57

Temperature -Control -Switch Ratingst (Cont'd)
Maximum Peak Potential of Tube Water Cylinder
Above Switch Circuit 1500 Volts
Switch -Contact Arrangement
Over-Temperature-Switch-Normally Closed
(Contacts Open on Temperature Rise)
Water -Control Switch-Normally Open
(Contacts Close on Temperature Rise)
* Straight line interpolation on log -log paper is allowed between corresponding points.
t Suitable fuses should be provided in the switch circuits to prevent a power arc, should a ground occur in the switch or
wiring.
t Water flow should be continued for fifteen minutes after removal of anode power.
El Denotes an addition.

THE IGNITOR FIRING CIRCUIT SHOULD BE DESIGNED
TO OPERATE WITHIN THE SHADED AREA
ELEMENTARY CIRCUIT FOR CAPACITOR FIRING

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K -69087-72A741 12-9-55 K-9033542 12-6-44
GL -651 1
ET-T1142A
PAGE 4
12-57
FREQUENCY -CHANGER RESISTANCE WELDING SERVICE

OR
POWER RECTIFIER RATING-INTERMITTENT SERVICE
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K -69087-72A316 11-3-54
MAXIMUM AVERAGING TIME = 6.25 SECONDS

I AVERAGE
MAXIMUM AVERAGING TIME 0.2 SECOND = 0.166 MAXIMUM
I PEAK
I FAULT
MAXIMUM DURATION OF FAULT CURRENT 0.15 SECOND =12.5 MAXIMUM
I PEAK MAX.
GL -651 1
ET-T1142A
PAGE 5
12-57
25"
64
r_ 116 MAX.
2 : -4---
16 17
MAX
32
ANODE TERMINAL - CLEARANCE FOR

(NOTE 3) RADIATOR ENVELOPE
( NOTE I)
OUTLET
ve PIPE
24 DIA. MAX.
I
2- MAX. OVER -TEMPERATURE
TERMINALS
SEAL
WATER -CONTROL
ClrecTR2L210VER TERMINALS
4 4 DIA. MAX. 14"

IGNITOR TERMINAL I" MAX.
I"
74 DIA 25 "t
4
3"4 5 8" I"MAX.
10 7; _
8-16 7"+ I"

n DIA. HOLE
\I"
16
CATHODE TERMINAL
( NOTE 3 ) + I"
2 -32
1- 2MAX NOTES:
EXHAUST TUBE
ALTERNATE POSITION I. ENVELOPE IS AT CATHODE
MANUFACTURER'S OPTION 2-4 MAX. POTENTIAL.
2. CONTROL COVER IS AN
ELECTRICAL INSULATOR.
1"+ i" 3. BOTH AN ODE AND CATHODE
T-F6 TERMINAL SLOTTED FOR EASE
I- MAX. OF INSTALLATION
-MAX.
EXHAUST TUBE
90°±10°
str±icr 16
MAX.
K-69087-72A674-Outline revised. 12-20-57

GENERAL ELECTRIC
ET -T 1 479
Page 1
1 1 -57
IGNITION
POWER -RECTIFIER SERVICE INVERTER SERVICE
TWO IGNITORS
The GL -6958 is a double -grid ignitron designed A particular design feature of this tube makes it
for industrial rectifier or inverter applications where especially suitable for use where voltage control
it will operate at peak inverse voltages as high as by phase retard is in excess of the amounts usually
4000 volts. In such applications six tubes will required. In addition, the tube features a coaxial
supply 3000 kilowatts at voltages of 1800 or 3600 cathode current return which reduces magnetic
volts d -c, depending upon the circuit used. fields caused by the tube currents.
GENERAL
Electrical
Main Anodes 1
Auxiliary Anodes 1
Main Cathodes 1
Ignitors 2
Shield Grids 1
Control Grids 1
Arc Drop
At 1000 Peak Amperes 20.5 t 2 Volts
At 2000 Peak Amperes 24.0 t 2 Volts
(See curve K -69087-72A709 on page three for details)
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -6958
ET -T1479
PAGE 2
11-57

Mechanical
Net Weight 95 Pounds
Thermal
Water Flow
At Continuous Rated Average Current, minimum 10 Gallons per Minute
At No Load, *minimum 1 Gallons per Minute
Temperature Range 40 to 45 C
Characteristics for Water Cooling at 10 Gallons per Minute
Water Temperature Rise, maximum 6.5 C
Pressure Drop, maximum 1.5 Pounds per Square Inch
Working Water Pressure-Non Shock, maximum 100 Pounds per Square Inch

Power -Rectifier or Inverter Service, Continuous Duty
Ratings Are for Zero -Phase -Control Angle
Inverse 4000 Volts
Forward 4000 Volts
Peak 2000 Amperes
Average
Continuous 275 Amperes
Two Hours 350 Amperes
One Minute 570 Amperes
Fault
Maximum Duration of Fault Current 0.15 Seconds
Frequency Range 25 to 60 Cycles per Second
Recommended Pulse Length. 800 Microseconds
Minimum Pulse Length, average anode current greater than 8 amperes 150 Microseconds
Maximum Pulse Length . 4000 Microseconds
Volt -Ampere Characteristics-See curve K -69087-72A803 on page three for details.
Minimum Maximum
Shield -Grid Voltage
Peak Inverse 200 Volts
Shield -Grid Voltage
Peak Forward 0.2 5.0 Amperes
Control -Grid Voltage
Control -Grid Current
Peak Inverse 0.4 1.0 Amperes
DC Bias -90 -110 Volts
* Water flow should be continued for one hour after removal of anode power.
GL -6958
IGNITOR VOLT-AMPERE REQUIREMENTS FOR SEPARATE EXCITATION ET -T1479
SEALED-IGNITRON RECTIFIER PAGE 3
THE IGNITOR FIRING CIRCUIT SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITHIN THE SHADED AREA 1 1-57
800
700
I IGNITOR
600
800p.SEC
500
400
300
MAXIMUM ALLOWED
200
MINI UM
REQUIRED
100
0
20 40 60 80
K -69087-72A803 11-8-57
ARC DROP
25
20
O
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0
15
500 1000 1500 2000

K -69087-72A709 1 1 -8-57
I 3"
32 41t4i ifth jDIA
4
7,MAX
1...7ULfb 4.,A
IGNITOR AND SHIELD
iMAX
AUXILIARY ANODE a
GRID TERMINALS CONTROL GRID TERMINALS VIEW AT "A"
ANODE TERMINAL NDIA
SHIELD -GRID TERMINAL 450150
44DIA. MAX CATHODE TERMINAL
ANODE HEATER 1.01A HOLES 9p4DIA. 10°

MOUNTING BRACKET I. 16
TUBULAT1ON TEDIF mTG
HOLE 450'110°
14 MAX CIRCLE
.111,40
2"MIN
Atit.il IGNITOR TERMINALS
TUBE 15°f 10°
MOUNTING 21-N N
atkiA pay'
AREA
_/ N
r.
MAX 1111W AI MAX
It 2.
CONTROL GRID TERMINAL
270 TOP VIEW
WATER OUTLE
3-IPS WITH C
2 12,41' R.
48".1.
m°±100
WATER INLET
12,'IPS WITH
CAP
I" MAX.
22P1' AUXILIARY
ANODE TERMINAL
16
MAX.
TI -3/16"
7 f 'MIN. DIA
18 t;
K69087 -72A787 10-30-57

GENERAL ELECTRIC
Ignitron FG-235-A--Specifications
General
Equipment using this type should be so designed that any tube within the limits
specified will operate satisfactorily.
The tube shall be designed to have the average characteristics and maximum rat-
ings given in the Technical Information.
Mechanical Requirements
The tubes shall have the dimensions and be within the tolerances shown on the
outline drawing.
Electrical Requirements
Conduction
Time Averaging
I RMS Demand Ib Per Spot Time
TEST LIMITS
See Amp Current Amp Seconds Seconds Duration Ep
Note Min Amp -Min Min Minimum Max Of Test Volts Min Max
Ignitor Resistance 1 5 110 Ohms
Peak Voltage Drop 2 100 16 Volts
A -c Welder Control
Operation -Intermittent 3 1265 100 1 6.19 15 min.
Minimum
5 Arc Backs
200 Ignitor Voltage
for Ignition
30 Ignitor Current
for Ignition
100 Ignitor Ignition
time
High Potential 4 10 sec 12000
Notes
1. With no other voltage applied, the ignitor -to -cathode resistance shall be
measured with the tube mounted vertically and shall be within the limits specified.
For this test the tube temperature shall be between 15 and 35 C.
2. With the tube operating in a 60 -cycle, half -wave rectifier adjusted to give
the specified peak anode current and no greater than average anode current, the peak
voltage drop exclusive of starting voltage measured from anode to cathode shall not
exceed the limit specified. This voltage may be observed by use of a cathode-ray
oscilloscope connected directly, or through an amplifier to the tube under test.
For this test the water temperature shall be less than 15 C. Rated water
flow shall be used.
3. The tube shall be connected "back to back" with a previously tested good tube
to control alternating current to an inductive load with a power factor lower than 30
per cent. The tube under test shall be in the trailing position. The ignitor of
each tube shall be connected to a suitable firing control circuit in such a manner
that current will flow through the ignitor in the forward direction only.
The supply voltage shall be 575 plus or minus 25 volts rms, 60 cycles. With
no phase retard the minimum rms demand current, conduction time per spot, and minimum
average anode current shall be as specified.
After the initial spot and for the next four spots, .the ignitor voltage for
ignition shall not exceed 200 volts. During this and subsequent operation, the ig-
nitor shall maintain control and the time required to initiate the arc shall not ex-
ceed 100 microseconds.
During the last three minutes of tube operation, the ignitor firing shall be
retarded in phase so that the rms demand current is 75 plus or minus 5 per cent of
the previous value. During this period, the number of arc backs shall not exceed the
specified maximum. At the end of this period, the ignitor current for ignition shall
not exceed 30 amperes when flowing for a time not exceeding 100 microseconds.
For this test rated water cooling shall be used at rated flow.
4. With the tube mounted in a vertical position, the specified voltage shall be
applied for the specified time. During the last half of this test, there shall be no
indication of current flow through the tube. Momentary flashes shall not be con-
sidered as an indication of current flow.
This test shall be given at least 15 hours after operation for those tubes
which have been operated.
For this test the tube temperature shall be between 15 and 35 C.
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, SCHENECTADY, N. Y.

ET -T513
GENEP 1-1.T4 ELECTRIC

5564-Technical Information
Type of Pool Tube - Ignitron
Principle Use - Rectification
The 5564 is a mercury -pool tube of permanently sealed, steel construct-

ion, designed for rectifier service in the 125-, 250-, 600-, and 900 -volt
d -c power fields. The tube has two ignitors, only one of which is used at a
time. Outputs up to 2000 kilowatts may be obtained depending on the number
of ignitions, the output voltage, and the circuit. Arc losses are low. Phase
control of the ignition impulse permits voltage control of the rectified out-
put. Excitation of the small auxiliary anode stabilizes the cathode spot for
very small anode currents.
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Type Cathode Excitation - Cyclic

Type Cathode Spot Starting - Ignitor
Main Anodes 1
Main Cathodes 1
Auxiliary Anodes 1
Ignitors 2
Control Grids 1
Arc Drop at 1200 Peak Amperes 18.8 Volts
Cathode Excitation Requirements

Ignitor Voltage Required to Fire 150 Volts
Ignitor Current Required to Fire 40 Amperes
Peak Excitation Arc Current Required, minimum 4 Amperes
Excitation Arc -Drop Voltage 12 Volts
Grid Requirements
Positive Current to Establish Conduction 0.1 Ampere
Minimum Voltage to Establish Conduction 50 Volts
Minimum Voltage to Prevent Conduction 100 Volts
Mechanical Data
Envelope Material - Metal

Maximum Overall Length 41 Inches
Maximum Overall Width, Exclusive of Handles
and Water Connections 9 1/8 Inches
Type of Cooling - Water
Characteristics for Water Cooling at Rated
Minimum Flow
Pressure Drop at 6 Gallons per Minute, maximum 1 Pound per Square
-2-
MAXIMUM RATINGS
As Power Rectifier Tube*

Average
2 Hours 600 450 Amperes
1 Minute 800 600 Amperes
Surge 25,000 19,000 Amperes
Maximum Duration of Surge Current 0.15 0.15 Second
Frequency Range 25 60 Cycles per Second
Maximum Outlet Water Temperature 6o 50 C
Minimum Outlet Water Temperature 10 10 C
Minimum Water Flow at Continuous Rated
Average Current 6 6 Gallons per Minute
Minimum Water Flow at No Load 1 1 Gallon per Minute
Electrical ratings are for zero phase -control angle.
Ignitor
Maximum Voltage
Positive Anode Volts
Negative 5 Volts
Maximum Current.
Peak 100 Amperes
15 Amperes
Average 2 Amperes
Auxiliary -Anode
Maximum Current
Peak 30 Amperes
Average 5 Amperes
RMS 12.5 Amperes
Maximum Peak Inverse Voltage
Main Anode Conducting 25 Volts
Main Anode Not Conducting 150 Volts
Grid
Maximum Peak Inverse Voltage 250 Volts
Maximum Grid -Current
Peak Positive 1,..5 Amperes
Peak Negative 0.5 Ampere
Average 0.5 Ampere
RMS 1.0 Ampere
-6 2 -16
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A OUT LET
S. 17
4 4 DIA.
IGNITOR AUXILIARY ANODE
RMINI\LS foGRID -TERMINALS
234 MAX. 5 .3-8+.7
r-- 81
,/2 3 -vri'D
m/8 DEEP AUXILIARY ANODE
4 -1 -IDLES ON TEWIINAL
27/6'
IGNITOR 12
IGNIT0R,zt TERMINAL
TERMINAL
II 1 II
16± 94-: 141"

DuTSIDE. D A. 194
ivrAx"
WATER VARIATION
INLET ta! FRom4.
3.; I. P.S. TUBE SUPPORT
4CATHODE.
TERMINA1.. VIEW.B
141"
t 1-4-4 t
L
-4 MAX,
5564
OUTLINE
ET -T1510
PAGE 1
12-58
POWER RECTIFIER SERVICE

IGNITRON INVERTER SERVICE
TWO IGNITORS TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED
2000 AMPERES PEAK
The GL -7042 is a double -grid ignitron for in- ment includes a switch which controls a solenoid
dustrial rectifier or inverter service at voltage levels valve in the water -supply line to the tube in re-
up to 4000 volts peak inverse. This tube is par- sponse to increasing and decreasing tube tempera-
ticularly suitable where more than usual amounts of ture, thus maintaining the minimum amount of
voltage control by phase retard are required. cooling water required by the operating condi-
The GL -7042 is identical in ratings and char- tions. It also includes an over -temperature switch
acteristics to the GL -6958 but it has the additional which may be used to remove power from the
advantage of an integral thermostatic control ignitron if its temperature should ever exceed a
arrangement with protective features. The arrange - safe value.
GENERAL
Electrical
Main Anodes 1
Auxiliary Anodes 1
Main Cathodes 1
Ignitors 2
Shield Grids 1
Control Grids 1
Arc Drop
At 1000 Peak Amperes 20.5 2 Volts
At 2000 Peak Amperes 24.0 Volts
(See Curve K -69087-72A709 on Page Three for Details)
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -7042
ET -T1510
PAGE 2
12-58

Mechanical
Mounting Position-Vertical, Anode Terminal Up
Thermal
Inlet Water Temperature, minimum* 10 C
Inlet Water Temperature, maximum t 45 C
Water Flow, water valve open/
At Continuous Rated Average Current, minimum 10 Gallons per Minute
Water flow should be continued for at least one hour after removal of anode power.
Characteristics at 10 Gallons per Minute
Pressure Drop, maximum 15 Pounds per Square
Inch
Working Water Pressure-Non-Shock, maximum 100 Pounds per Square
Inch

Power -Rectifier or Inverter Service, Continuous Duty
Ratings are for Zero -Phase -Control Angle
Inverse 4000 Volts
Forward 4000 Volts
Peak 2000 Amperes
Average
Continuous 275 Amperes
Two Hours 350 Amperes
One Minute 570 Amperes
Fault
Maximum Duration of Fault Current 0 15 Seconds
Frequency Range 25 to 60 Cycles per Second
Ignitor Ratings, Separate Excitation
Minimum Pulse Length
Average Anode Current Greater than 8 Amperes 150 Microseconds
Volt -Ampere Requirements (See Curve K -69087-72A803 on Page Four for Details.)
Shield -Grid Characteristics Minimum Maximum
Voltage
Peak Inverse 200 Volts
Current
Control -Grid Characteristics
Voltage
Peak For ward 200 500 Volts
Current
Peak Inverse 0.4 1.0 Amperes
DC Bias -90 -110 Volts
GL -7042
ET -T1510
TECHNICAL INFORMATION (CONT'D) PAGE 3
MAXIMUM RATINGS AND TYPICAL OPERATION (Cont'd) 12-58
Temperature -Control Switch Ratings§

Maximum Voltage 575 Volts
Maximum Current
Over -Temperature Switch 6 Amperes
Water -Control Switch 1 5 Amperes
Maximum Peak Potential difference between Switch Circuit and Tube Water Cylinder. 1500 Volts
Switch -Contact Arrangement
Over -Temperature Switch-Normally Closed
(Contacts Open on Temperature Rise)
Water -Control Switch-Normally Open
(Contacts Close on Temperature Rise)
*This value assumes that the water will be supplied through a rapid -closing solenoid valve which prevents all water flow
except when the water -control switch closes.
tIf two tubes are cooled in series this value must be low enough to prevent the maximum outlet water temperature from
being exceeded.
Water flow should be continued for one hour -after removal of anode power.
§Suitable fuses should be provided in the switch circuits to prevent a power arc should a ground occur in the switch or
wiring.
APPLICATION NOTES
In order to realize the advantage of safe tube operation on low temperature cooling water, water must be supplied to the
tube through a rapid closing solenoid valve controlled by the water -control switch on the tube. The valve must completely stop
the water flow to the tube except when the water -control switch is closed.
The cooling water for two tubes may be connected in series provided the inlet water at the first tube is above +20 C and
the outlet water of the second tube is below 55 C. If two tubes are connected in series only one solenoid valve is required for
each pair of tubes and it is only necessary to use the thermostat on the tube installed in the outgoing end of the series pair. For
more complete protection two temperature -controlled tubes should be used with their over -temperature switches in series and
their water -control switches in parallel.
For inlet water temperatures below 20 C, each tube should be connected to the water supply through a rapid -closing
solenoid valve controlled by the water -control switch on the tube thermostat.
To prevent excessive condensation of mercury on the inside of the glass, heat should be externally applied to the anode
glass -seal area.
ARC DROP
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20
15
10
0 500 1000 1500 2000
K -69087-72A709 PEAK ANODE CURRENT IN AMPERES 11-8-57

GL -7042
ET 41510
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SEALED-IGNITRON RECTIFIER
800
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700
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600
800I.LSEC
500
400
300
MAXIMUM ALLOWED
200
MINI UM
REQUIRED
100
0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140
K -69087-72A803 11-8-58
SHORT -PERIOD OPERATION RATINGS

PEAK INVERSE VOLTAGE -4000 VOLTS PHASE RETARD
INLET WATER TEMPERATURE =45 C A =ZERO
B =15%, ESTIMATED
C =50%, ESTIMATED
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
I MINUTE 5 MINUTES HOUR 2 HOURS
I 12 HOURS
(CONTINUOUS)
DURATION OF LOAD
K -69087-72A809 1-29-58
1"
4
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64
IGNITOR AND SHIELD AUXILIARY ANODE 8
CONTROL GRID TERMINALS
VIEW AT "A"
GRID TERMINALS g DIA
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K -69087-72A815 2-26-58
GENERAL ELECTRIC
ET -T1511
PAGE 1
12-58
IGNITRON
THERMOSTAT BRACKET HIGH -EFFICIENCY COOLING
AC CONTROL SERVICE -900 AMPERES
The GL -7151 is a sealed water-cooled ignitron of 25 to 60 cycles. The water-cooling chamber is
with a stainless -steel jacket for a -c control service. especially designed to provide high -efficiency cool -
In such application two tubes in an inverse -parallel ing at the bottom of the tube without increasing
connection will control 4800 kilovolt -amperes at the water pressure drop of the cooling jacket.
voltages of 250 to 500 volts over a frequency range
GENERAL
Electrical
Main Anodes 1
Main Cathodes 1
Ignitors 1
Mechanical
Mounting Position-Vertical, Anode Terminal Up
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -7 1 5 1
ET -T1511
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12-58
Thermal
Water Flow, minimum 10 Gallons per Minute
Water flow should be continued for at least one hour after removal of anode power
Maximum Working Water Pressure, Non -Shock 100 Pounds per Square
Inch
Characteristics at 10 Gallons per Minute
Pressure Drop, maximum 1 5 Pounds per Square
Inch
MAXIMUM RATINGS
AC Control Service, Two Tubes in Inverse Parallel, Ratings per Tube
Voltage Range 250 to 600 Volts RMS
Maximum Demand 4800 Kilovolt -Amperes
Corresponding Average Current * 486 Amperes
Maximum Average Current* 900 Amperes
Corresponding Demand 1600 Kilovolt -Amperes
Maximum Demand Current Below 500 Volts* 9600 Amperes RMS
Maximum Peak Fault Current at 250 Volts 54,000 Amperes
Maximum Peak Fault Current at 600 Volts 22,400 Amperes
Anode Firing
Maximum Positive Voltage-Anode Voltage
Ignitor Voltage Required to Fire, minimum 200 Volts
Ignitor Current Required to Fire, minimum 30 Amperes
Separate Excitation
Maximum Rate of Rise of Ignitor Current 25 Amperes per Micro-
second
Volt -Ampere Characteristics-See Curve K -69087-72A741 on Page Three for Details.
*A concentric current -return path from the cathode terminal to the top of this tube should be provided in installations
where high -current conductors, including other ignitrons, are operating within 20 inches of it. This is necessary to prevent the
magnetic field established by the high current from disturbing the arc within the GL -7151. This return path can be made by
clamping the cathode connection to the top of the tube jacket; or by extending, from the cathode terminal to a bus -bar con-
nection at the top of the tube, four or more equally spaced copper bars placed around the circumference and running the length
of the tube. Clean tight connections are necessary for proper conduction of the high currents.
Control thermostats with mounting brackets are available through regular tube supply channels under the following
catalog numbers:
Flying -Lead Type
Water -Control Thermostat-N15272AA
Over -Temperature Thermostat-N15273AA
Terminal -Block Type
Water -Control Thermostat-N15286AA
Over -Temperature Thermostat-N15287AA
GL -7151
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DEMAND CURRENT VS PERCENTAGE DUTY

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500 Volts -4.5 Seconds
10,000
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GL -7151
ET -T1511
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12-58
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
ET -T1512
PAGE 1
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IGNITRON DC SHORT -CIRCUITING -SWITCH SERVICE

CAPACITOR -DISCHARGE SERVICE
35,000 AMPERES PEAK
The GL -7171 is a sealed, stainless -steel jacketed the tube will carry peak currents up to 35,000
ignitron for use as a switch in capacitor -discharge amperes.
circuits operating up to 10,000 volts. In this service
GENERAL
Electrical
Main Anodes 1
Main Cathodes 1
Ignitors 1
Arc Drop
At 4000 Amperes 20 Volts
At 30,000 Amperes 55 Volts
Peak Inverse Voltage, maximum 10,000 Volts
Mechanical
Mounting Position-Axis Vertical, Anode Lead Up
Net Weight 2 Pounds
Thermal
Type of Cooling-Convection
Ambient Temperature, minimum 25 C
Cathode Temperature, maximum 35 C
Anode -Header Temperature, maximum* 55 C
GENERAL ha ELECTRIC
GL -7171
ET -71512
PAGE 2
12-58

Capacitor -Discharge Service, Pulse Duty, Sinusoidal Current
Peak Anode Voltage
Forward 10,000 Volts
Inverse 10,000 Volts
Critical Anode Starting Voltage, minimum 100 Volts
Anode Current (See Curve K -69087-72A858 on Page Three for Details)
Peak t 35,000 Amperes
Average 01 Amperes
Maximum Averaging Time 1 Cycle
Fault 35,000 Amperes
Maximum Duration 0 002 Seconds
Rate of Rise of Current
Maximum 5600 Amperes per Micro-
second
Minimum 1400 Amperes per Micro -
second
Frequency of Current Conduction Periods, maximum 1 Per Minute
Ionization Time 05 Microseconds
DC Short -Circuiting -Switch Service
Peak Anode Voltage
Forward 10,000 Volts
Inverse 10,000 Volts
Critical Anode Starting Voltage, minimum 100 Volts
Anode Current (See Curve K -69087-72A858 on Page Three for Details)
Peak 35,000 Amperes
Maximum Averaging:Time 1 Cycle
Fault 35,000 Amperes
Maximum Duration 0 002 Seconds
Rate of Rise of Current
Maximum 5600 Amperes per Micro-
second
Minimum 1400 Amperes per Micro-
second
Frequency of Current Conduction Periods, maximum 1 Per Minute
Ionization Time 05 Microseconds
Ignitor Ratings Minimum Maximum
Separate Excitation
Ignitor Voltage
Forward Open Circuit 1500 3000 Volts
Inverse, maximum 5 Volts
Ignitor Current Short Circuit 200 250 Amperes
Length of Firing Pulse, sine wave 5 10 Microseconds
Anode Firing
Ignitor Voltage
Forward, maximum 3000 Volts
Inverse, maximum 5 Volts
Peak Ignitor Current 200 250 Amperes
*To prevent mercury condensation, the anode -header temperature should be higher than the cathode temperature at all
times. Mercury must be kept away from the anode and anode seals. Before tube operation, the anode seals must be warmed,
with respect to the cathode, long enough to vaporize all mercury from the seal area.
Dampened oscillations are permissible provided the dampening coefficient is less than the value shown on the current-
waveform curve. The peak of the oscillation must not exceed 48,000 amperes.
Tube must be operated within the area specified on the current -waveform curve.
GL -7171
ET -T1512
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12-58
CURRENT -WAVEFORM CURVE
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K -69087-72A858 7-8-58
GL -7171
ET -T1512
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ANODE TERMINAL
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IGNITOR TERMINAL
250"+ .010" DIA.
K -69087-72A819 9-8-58
GENERAL ELECTRIC
THYRATRONS
APPLICATION DATA
EU-116
PAGE 1
4-45
GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC
THYRATRONS
ETI-116
PAGE 2
4-45
DESCRIPTION
A thyratron is a thermionic gas tube in which means that the grid can control the average current
one or more electrodes initiate the current flow. flowing through the tube and that this averaging
The gas used may be one of the inert gases such can be made as fine-grained as desired by increasing
as argon, xenon, or helium, or the vapor pressure of the frequency of interruption.
a few drops of mercury. The presence of this gas If the grid as well as the anode is supplied with
neutralizes by ionization, the electron space -charge alternating current, the phase relation between the
around the cathode created by the electrons emitted grid and anode determines the amount of average
current passing through the tube. Fig. 1 shows
from it. This space -charge, which is negative in effect
and tends to drive the electrons back into the the wave forms occuring with a shift in phase
cathode, is one of the limitations on the amount of between the grid and anode. Example A shows the
current a high -vacuum electronic tube can carry. wave forms with the tube in an almost noncon-
Another limitation of high -vacuum tubes is the ductive condition, while E illustrates rectification
ability of the cathode to emit the electrons which throughout the entire half wave. The other diagrams
comprise the unidirectional current flow. This factor show several intermediate stages of grid control.
however, can be controlled by design of an electron -
emitting source satisfactory for the size of the tube ANODE
VOLTAGE
required.
The absence of space charge and its accompany- (A
ing losses in the thyratron allows larger electrode GRID CRITICA
spacing and smaller -size electrodes for a given cur- VOLTAG VOLTAGE
rent -carrying capacity than is possible with high - sr

vacuum tubes. The elimination of space -charge also LA,
permits the use of an electron -emitting cathode of
higher efficiency and much larger current -carrying
capabilities than otherwise could be used. A gas -
filled tube, therefore, can carry much higher current k,,,,,
than a high -vacuum tube of corresponding dimen- ,,
sions. The vapor pressure, however, is sufficiently IC)
low so that the anode can withstand, when negative,
the voltage for which the tube is designed.
The construction of the thyratron is similar to
that of the phanotron. In the thyratron, however,
the addition of an electrode called a grid increases (D)
greatly the usefulness of the tube. Inasmuch as the
action of the grid is quite different from that of the
grid in the high -vacuum three -electrode tube, it is /3746.
necessary to describe its action in detail.
The grid, as employed in the thyratron, controls CE)
only the starting of the discharge. After starting,

under usual operating conditions, it neither modu- K-9033592 1-10-45
lates, limits, nor extinguishes the arc. Herein lies Fig. 1-Control of Thyratron Anode Current by
the fundamental difference between the thyratron Variations in the Grid Voltage
as ordinarily used, and the high -vacuum tube. In
a gas tube, the positive ions neutralize the space - The voltage conditions for starting the current
charge with the result that a prohibitively high depend largely upon the structural design of the
current would have to be supplied to the grid before tube. A tube may be designed so that within the
it could gain control with anode current flowing. In normal anode voltage limits the current always
order to enable the grid to act with practical starts at a negative grid voltage, always at a posi-
amounts of current, the anode voltage must be tive grid voltage, or at a negative voltage for high
reduced substantially to zero or made negative for anode voltages and a postive voltage for low anode
a period long enough for the gas or vapor to become voltages.
deionized. Once this deionization takes place the Negative -control tubes require relatively little
grid can resume control. In a high -vacuum tube, grid power and are therefore suitable for use with
since this ionization is not present, the grid can high -impedance circuits.
control the flow of current. Any change in the grid Positive -control tubes are useful in applications
voltage of a high -vacuum tube will cause a corre- where it is desired that no current flow in the
sponding change in the current. If an alternating absence of grid excitation.
voltage is applied to the anode of the thyratron, the The intermediate type of tube is often used in
grid has an opportunity to regain control once each inverter circuits and is usually designed to ensure
cycle and can delay the starting of the arc for as as rapid deionization as possible, as the time allowed
long a period during the subsequent positive half - for deionization in certain circuits is sometimes
cycle as the grid voltage is sufficiently negative. This very short.
ETI-1 1 6
PAGE 3
4-45
DEFINITIONS OF RATINGS
The ratings of gas -discharge tubes are given in In addition to the above ratings, there are a
terms of fundamental conditions on the tube itself number of other tube characteristics. The Voltage
rather than in terms of any circuit constants. Values Drop from anode to cathode is a characteristic which
for a particular tube are given on the individual becomes important when the anode supply voltage
tube descriptive sheets, (i.e., in terms of actual anode is low, as it then becomes a large part of the working
voltage and current, grid voltage and current, etc.). voltage. The typical voltage drop which may be
The Maximum Peak Inverse Voltage is a rating encountered is included in the tube ratings, and the
which is common to both thyratrons and phano- maximum is given in the Specifications. This in-
trons. It is the highest instantaneous voltage that cludes the effect of temperature change during tube
the tube will safely withstand in the direction oppo- life and variation between individual tubes.
site to that in which it is designed to pass current The Control Characteristic shows the relation
and depends upon operation within the specified between grid and anode voltage for the starting of
temperature range and within the surge current a discharge, and gives the range of variations be-
rating. It should be emphasized that the maximum tween tubes held at a condensed -mercury tempera-
rating of the tube refers to the actual inverse voltage ture of 40 C. In the case of gas tubes, temperature
and not to the calculated values. A cathode-ray is not an important factor, The control character-
oscilloscope or a spark gap connected across the istic is affected somewhat by the temperature, and
tube is useful in determining the actual peak inverse this information is also available in the form of
voltage. characteristic curves.
The Maximum Peak Forward Voltage is a rating The Ionization Time may be defined as the
which applies only to thyratrons. It is the maxi- time required for conduction to occur when the
mum instantaneous voltage that can be held back tube is operated with ample anode voltage and with
by the action of a suitable grid voltage and for the grid or grids at a potential substantially more
mercury-vapor tubes depends particularly upon op- positive than required for discharge.
eration within the maximum temperature specified. The Deionizatoin Time is the time required
The Maximum Instantaneous Anode Current is under normal conditions to bring about the deioni-
the highest instantaneous current that a tube can zation necessary to regain control. The time given is
safely conduct under normal operating conditions based on a condition of full maximum average
in the direction of normal current flow. anode current and condensed -mercury temperature
The Maximum Surge Current rating is a measure of 40 C.
of the ability of a tube to withstand extremely high Condensed -Mercury Temperature is the temperature
transient currents ; it is also a measure of the stiff-
which controls the mercury-vapor pressure and
ness of the anode circuit in which the tube will hence many of the tube characteristics. This is
operate satisfactorily at rated temperature and with measured on the bulb just base, the
maximum peak inverse voltage applied. point where the mercury vapor is condensing
The Maximum Average Anode Current is a rating within the tube. Satisfactory tube operation de-
based on tube heating. It is the highest average pends upon operating within the specified tempera-
current which can be carried continuously through ture limits. When the tube is being heated it must
the tube. be remembered that the heating time specified on
The grid current ratings are given in terms of the the Description and Rating sheets refers only to the
Maximum Instantaneous Grid Current and the cathode. Additional heating must be allowed to
Maximum Average Grid Current; the integration bring the condensed -mercury temperature within
period is the same as that for the anode current. limits.
CLASSES OF TUBES
Thyratrons are built in both glass and metal for ease of installation and conservation of space.
envelopes. The higher voltage tubes utilize glass Mercury tubes are available where temperature
construction for ease of insulation. Tubes built for can easily be controlled. Tubes with insert -gas
control of large amounts of power at lower voltages filling are available for those applications where a
(as for motor control and welding applications) are wide range of ambient temperatures will be en-
of metal construction to withstand handling and countered. Where inert gas is used the tube char-
shock, and are adapted for panel -mounting, whereas acteristics vary only with pressure of the gas and
smaller tubes are generally socket -mounted and are essentially independent of normal temperature
may even have all electrodes connected at one end changes.
APPLICATION CIRCUITS#
The versatility of these gas -filled tubes gives plications is the control of the speed of d -c motors.
them a wide field of application. One of their ap- One of the first motor speed -control applications
#Circuits shown in ETI-116 are examples of possible tube applications
was completed in 1929. Other trials followed and
and the description and illustration of them does not convey to the
there is now a large demand for Thy-Mo-Trol (GE's
purchaser of tubes any license under patent rights of General Electric trademark for motor control using electronic tubes)
Company. drives, by which d -c motors are operated from
ETI-116
PAGE 4
4-45
APPLICATION CIRCUITS (CONT'D)
constant potential a -c systems. These can provide obtained from a tachometer and standard source
speed control over ranges even larger than one of voltage.
hundred to one, operating at constant torque below The use of gas -filled tubes for the control of
basic speed by means of armature control and at power flow to resistance welders has revolutionized
constant horsepower above basic speed by means the fabrication of high -production units by accurate
of field control. A circuit for such an application is timing and uniform heating; the welding of high -
shown in Fig. 2 below. strength aluminum alloys has been made practical
Some of the uses to which such a circuit may be by the use of thyratron control. Welders so con-
applied include the maintenance of the correct trolled vary in size from 3 to 5 kilovolt -amperes to
tension during the reeling of the wire output of as high as 2000 kilovolt -amperes. A typical welder -
wire -drawing machines, the correlation of the speeds control circuit is shown in Fig. 4 below.
of various sections of rubber process conveyors to WELDING
TRANSFORMER
maintain a given loop of rubber sheet between the
conveyor sections. It may be used to vary over wide
ranges the speed of d -c motors driving frequency
changers which supply power to highspeed textile
motors, and to maintain the speed of the motors
within narrow limits at any given setting, in spite
of wide load changes. Used in these and similar
applications, the thyratron provides an efficient,
dependable aid to modern industry.
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THYRATRON Fig. 4-Thyratron Welder -Control Circuit
One of the first large industrial applications of

D -C the thyratron tube was the light -draining control
INPUT board of the Chicago Civic Opera. This was followed
by that of the Radio City Music Hall where 313
SOURCE OFA-
CONSTANT KENOTRON lighting circuits were controlled electronically.
VOLTAGE Many subsequent applications have proved the
greater smoothness, efficiency, and flexibility of
to tube control, particularly with large numbers of
K-9033570 12-30-44 circuits, than can be obtained with the conven-
Fig. 2-Electron Tube Motor Control Circuit tional resistor board. A circuit for illumination
Another application is the thyratron motor - control is illustrated in Fig. 5. The same basic
control circuit illustrated in Fig. 3 below. This is scheme, using a saturable reactor may be applied
another circuit arrangement which can be used to electric furnaces where thyratron rectifiers pro-
to operate a motor at constant speed in spite of vide precision temperature control.
wide load changes. The error signal may be MAXI MUM ADJUSTMENT
-cTN-TRCE-
LAMP
LOAD
SHIELDED T S2 ETRANSFORMER ZERO
-ADJUSTMENT
A -C THYRATRON
SOURCE
POTENT10-
METER
SATURABLE -CORE
REACTOR
SHIELDED K-9033503 10-14.44
K-9033517 11-2-44 Fig. 5-Feed-back Circuit Used in Illumination Control

Fig. 3-Motor Control Circuit (*The Field of the D -c Motor Fig. 5-Henney, Electron Tubes in Industry, P-250; McGraw-Hill Book
is Supplied from a Separate D -c Source) Co., Inc., 1937
ET1-116
PAGE 5
4-45
Potentiometers are provided to adjust circuits LOAD
properly when the intensity control is set at maxi-

mum and at zero. These adjustments are made
easily at the time of installation and are fixed
thereafter.
The feed -back circuit compares the voltage on
the lamps with the voltage from the intensity
control and acts on the grid of the controlled
rectifier to hold the lamp voltage constant for any
one setting of the intensity control. K-9033510 10-14-44
Gas -filled tubes may be used in inverter circuits Fig. 9-Time-Delay Circuit
for the conversion of d -c to a -c power, using the
deionization time of the tube for commutation.
Three typical inverter circuits are shown in Figs. Another use of the thyratron is in temperature -
6, 7, and 8. control applications. A circuit for high -temperature
control is shown in Fig. 10 below.
This circuit is generally applicable at tempera-
tures for which a resistance thermometer may be
used to form one arm of the a -c Wheatstone bridge.
Variation of resistance of any arm of the bridge
controls the normal temperature which is obtained.
The thyratron is used to control the operation of
current contactors when the heater current is ex-
tremely high.
K-9033511 10-14-44
Fig. 6-Fundamental Single -Tube Inverter Circuit FURNACE -1
RESISTANCE
GRID EXCITATION THERMOMETER
to
THYRATRON
D- C
SUP PLY
K-9033586 1-9-45
Fig. 7-A Series Connection of Thyratrons for
K-9033563 1-1-45
Inverter Operation
Fig. 10-High-temperature Control Circuit
A -C
OUTPUT
The thyratron may be utilized in relaxation -
T1
oscillator circuits to provide a linear time base for
cathode-ray oscilloscopes. A relaxation -oscillator
= Cs circuit is shown in Fig. 11 below in which R, and
THYRATRON THYRATRON C1 determine the frequency of operation.
D -C
INPUT
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
SYNCHRONIZING
VOLTAGE
K-9033512 10-14-44 IF USED
Fig. 8-Self-excited Parallel -type Inverter Circuit
The time -delay circuit shown in Fig. 9 may be

used for timing purposes in switching sequences
for delayed applications of power, for printing
presses, and for welding. K-9033506 10-14-44
Fig. 6-Henney, Electron Tubes in Industry, P-232; McGraw-Hill Book Fig. 11-Relaxation Oscillator Circuit, for Time Base
Co., Inc., 1937
Figs. 7,8,10 and 12-Hull, A. W., General Electric Review, Vol. 32,
No. 7; July 1929. Figs. 9 and 11-Maddock, A. J., Journal of Scientific Instruments,
March 1943.
ETI- 1 16
PAGE 6
4-45

Thyratrons used with phototubes in circuits, POWER
such as that shown in Fig. 12 provide a fast, SUPPLY
trouble -free, automatic means for counting articles

or persons, or for operating doors. It is useful in RECTIFIED
OUTPUT
many switching operations. The turning on of
lights, when daylight falls below a certain level of
intensity is an example.
K-9033502 10-14-44
Fig. 14-Variable Resistance Method of Control Producing
Variation in Phase Between Resistance and Capacity
Voltages
Since thyratrons are essentially rectifiers, one of

their main uses is in rectifier circuits providing con-
trolled d -c from an a -c source. Two circuits that
K-9033509 10-14-44 may be used for power supply applications are
Fig. 12-Photoelectric Relay with a Thyratron (On -off Control Circuit)
shown in Figs. 14 and 15. Fig. 14 shows an arrange-
ment designed to supply d -c power from an a -c
source while Fig. 15 shows a means of supplying
Thyratrons are used to control the duration and a load with variable a -c power from an a -c source.
amount of current passing for welding, X-ray work,
or spectographic analysis using spark electrodes.
r
A circuit for such applications is shown in Fig. 13.
A -C eso
*---0040901)(1. T I SPARK
WELDING GAP K-9033565 1-1-45
JAWS
THYRATRON
Fig. 15-Power Supply Circuit Using Thyratrons (Supplying
Variable A -c Power from an A -c Source)
THYRATRON rPHASE SHIFTING

OR TIMING In general, applications of these tubes can be
CIRCUIT used to provide faster operation, reduced mainte-
nance and more precise control than can be accom-
plished by other methods. The automatic operation,
amplification of power, quiet operation, flexibility,
11-45
K-9033524 and saving of space, are additional features valuable
Fig. 13-Impedance Control of Alternating Current for many industrial applications.
CIRCUIT DESIGN
Tubes are selected for these applications by con- should be chosen so that the grid current will be
sideration of the ratings, including peak and average small and cause negligible drop in the supply.
currents to be conducted, and peak inverse and Ambient temperatures should be considered and
forward voltages to be applied. mercury tubes used only where the condensed
If very high -impedance grid -supply voltage is mercury can be held at temperatures above + 40 C.
to be used, a tube of shielded -grid construction
CIRC UITS
The circuits illustrated are examples of types that binations of these for the particular requirements
may be used in some of the applications discussed of the task the tubes may be called upon to perform.
in this article. It is impossible to illustrate in any When a tube has been chosen for the application,
discussion reasonably brief even a fraction of the the Specifications should be consulted to determine
circuits in which these tubes may be used for the limits of operation. The remainder of the circuit
specific applications. Those illustrated show a few constants, voltages, and currents may then be
of the basic circuits for some of the major applica- checked to assure satisfactory operation of all tubes
tions. Many of the others are modifications or corn - within the specified limits.
Fig. 13-Griffith, R. C., General Electric Review, Vol. 33, No. 9, Fig. 14-Henney, Electron Tubes in Industry, P-798; McGraw-Hill Book
Sept. 1930. Co., Inc., 1937
ETI-116
PAGE 7
4-45
INSTALLATION
Mechanical
Thyratrons should be mounted in sockets or Information. In the case of mercury -filled tubes,
supports of good quality with connections of it is also necessary to bring the condensed -mercury
sufficient current -carrying capacity. A shock - temperature to the minimum operating value.
absorbing mounting must be used if the tube is Thermal
to be subjected to excessive vibration or sudden
shock. When a mercury-vapor thyratron tube is first
placed in operation, it is necessary to distribute
Electrical the mercury properly before anode voltage is ap-
The cathode should be operated preferably from plied. This is usually accomplished by applying
an a -c source. If alternating current is not available, filament voltage to distill the mercury into the
a d -c source may be used. cooling chamber of the tube. The location of the
The cathode must assume operating temperature cooling chamber is indicated on the outline drawing
before electron current is drawn. The delay may by the words "controlling mercury temperature."
be accomplished either by manual or automatic The design of equipment should allow the tube
control of the anode or grid circuit. The time to operate within the condensed -mercury tempera-
required for the cathode to come up to normal ture limits over the range of ambient temperatures
operating temperature is included under Technical to be encountered.
OPER ATION
Four of the fundamental limits on the operation conditions. It does not mean that the tube can be
of thyratron tubes are the maximum peak inverse subjected to repeated short circuits without the
anode voltage, maximum peak forward anode volt- probability of a corresponding reduction in life
age, maximum instantaneous anode current, and and the possibility of a failure.
the maximum average anode current. These ratings Maximum Average Anode Current In the case
were previously defined under "Definitions of of a rapidly repeating duty cycle, this current may
Ratings." be measured on a d -c meter. Otherwise, it is nec-
essary to calculate the average current over a
Cathode Circuit period not to exceed a definite interval of time
The cathode voltage should not deviate from the which is specified for each design of tube. For ex-
rated value by more than five per cent and the ample, in a two -tube, 60 -cycle rectifier feeding into
an inductive load (so that the tube conducts ap-
temperature before any other potential is applied. proximately half the time with a square wave)
Filament voltage should be set so that voltage a tube with a maximum instantaneous anode cur-
fluctuations give an average value equal to the rent of 15 amperes, a maximum average current of
rated filament voltage. Too low filament voltage 2.5 amperes, and an integration period of 15
may result in very short life or perhaps immediate seconds, can carry a series of 15 -ampere, 180 -degree
failure due to loss of emission. Too high voltage blocks of current (half the time) for 5 seconds out
will shorten the life of the cathode somewhat. of each 15 seconds, or a series of 7.5 -ampere,
180 -degree blocks of current (half the time) for
Anode Circuit 10 seconds out of each 15 seconds.
Maximum Peak Inverse Voltage-The relations Ionization Time This time varies with the wave
between the peak inverse voltage, the direct voltage, form and amplitude of the impressed grid voltage.
and the rms value of alternating voltage depend When the tube is operated under normal conditions,
largely upon the individual characteristics of the this time will not exceed the value given.
rectifier circuit and the power supply. The presence Deionization Time This time is dependent on
of line surges, keying surges, or any other transient temperature, grid voltage, anode voltage, and
or wave -form distortion may raise the actual peak instantaneous anode current. The value under nor-
voltage to a value which is higher than that cal- mal conditions is included under Technical In-
culated from the sine -wave voltages in the trans- formation.
former. The ionization and deionization times place a
Maximum Instantaneous Anode Current-The limitation on the maximum frequency at which the
ability of a given tube to conduct this instan- tubes can operate for any set of conditions.
taneous current without excessive voltage drop will The Voltage Drop Where uninterrupted service
depend upon cathode heating and the condition of is desired, the tube voltage drop should be checked
the emitting surface. at regular intervals by means of a cathode-ray
Maximum Surge Current-The rating is intended oscilloscope or other suitable means. This drop is
to form a basis for set design in limiting the ab- one criterion of tube condition, and its rapid rise
normal currents that occur during short-circuit from one test to the next will anticipate failure.
ETI- 1 1 6
PAGE 8
4-45
Grid Circuit
Approximate Control Characteristic Since the The average value of anode current is thereby
completely controlled for variations from zero to
control characteristic varies with individual tubes,
only average curves can be given. In the case of maximum.
mercury-vapor tubes, variation is also experienced For a strictly on -and -off control, the magnitude
as a function of temperature. For these reasons, method is satisfactory provided ample voltages are
and because of variable grid currents, it is always used on the grids. With the phase -shift method,
advisable in practice to supply the grid with more uniform control is obtainable since an excess
several times the voltage apparently necessary. of these voltages may be used at all times. This
Whenever possible, a phase shift or some other method eliminates the effects of grid currents,
method of control which does not give an ob- variation in grid supply voltages and variation in
jectionable error due to these changes in char- starting characteristic.
acteristic should be used. This method permits Note: The ratings and characteristics of a particular tube are given
fixing the time of starting of anode current any- under Technical Information on the Description and Rating sheet for
where in the positive half cycle of anode voltage. that tube.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
1-46 (3M)
Filing No. 8850
ET -T1469
Page 1
1 2-57
THYRATRONS
Peak Cathode Current

in Amperes* Max Control Characteristicst Cathode
Peak Max Temperature
Range
Tube Type
Inverse At 1000
At 100 Intermediate Volts Amperes
Average Peak Fault Voltage Voltage Volts
Volts
0.5 2.0 40 5000 -1.0 -7.0 2.5 5.0 +40 to +80 GL -5557
1.0 1000 .... 25,000 .... .... 6.3 30.0 -50 to +75 GL -5948$
120 1250 -2.5 -5.0 2.5 7.0 -40 to +80 GL -3C23
1.5 6.0
55 1250 -2.5 -5.5 2.5 7.0 -40 to +80 GL -393-A
-1.6 -6.5 5.0 4.5 +40 to +80 GL -5559
15 200 1000
+1.0 -9.0 5.0 4.5 +40 to +80 GL -5560
2.5
30 250 1500 -1.0 -5.0 2.5 9.0 -40 to +80 GI -6011/710
3.2 40 560 1500 0 -8.0 2.5 12.0 -55 to +70 GL -5544§
2000 +2.0 -9.0 5.0 10.0 +30 to +95 FG-172
77 400
10,000 +1.0 -9.) 5.0 10.0 +25 to +95 FG-105
6.4 GL -6807§1I
80 112) 1500 0 -6.0 2.5 21.0 -55 to +70 GL -6808
GL -6809
10,000 .... +1.0@l000V .... 5.0 20.0 +40 to +65 GL -5830

75 1500 -6.0@8000V
12.5
100 1500 3000 .... 0@200V -10.0 5.0 19.0 +40 to +80 GL -414
18.0 160 2000 1500 .... 0 @300V -3.0 2.5 34.0 -55 to +70 GL -5855§
* Values listed are maximum va ues and do not apply for all types of application. Refer to data sheet for detailed information.
f Grid characteristic ratings are bogey values. The screen -grid voltage is zero for four -element tubes.
1 Designed for pulse switching applications.
§ Designed for a high commutation factor.
11 Tubes identical except for bases.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
DESCRIPTION AND RATING GL -3C23
ET -T1475
PAGE 1
1 1-57
TRIODE TYPE
THYRATRON
NEGATIVE CONTROL CHARACTERISTIC
INERT -GAS AND MERCURY-VAPOR
The GL -3C23 is a 3 -electrode mercury-vapor and within wide temperature limits. The construction
thyratron with negative control
inert -gas -filled however, enables the tube to withstand higher
characteristic. The mixture of inert -gas and mer- voltages than many gas -filled types.
cury-vapor provides constancy of characteristic
GENERAL
Electrical Minimum Bogey Maximum
Cathode-Filamentary
@Filament Voltage 2.37 2.50 2.62 Volts
®Filament Current at 2.50 Volts 6.25 7.0 7.75 Amperes
Heating Time Required 15 .... Seconds
Anode -to -Control -Grid Capacitance 1.8
Deionization Time, approximate 1000 Microseconds
Ionization Time, approximate 10 Microseconds
Anode Voltage Drop . 15 Volts
Mechanical
O Equilibrium Condensed -Mercury Temperature
Rise Above Ambient, typical
At Full Load 22 C
At No Load 18 C
Mounting Position-Vertical, Base Down
Net Weight, maximum 3 Ounces
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -3C23
ET -T1475
PAGE 2
11-57
MAXIMUM RATINGS, Absolute Values
Condensed -Mercury Temperature Limits* -40 to +100 -40 to +80 C
Maximum Cathode Current
Peak . 6.0 6.0 Amperes
Average 1.5 1.5 Amperes
0 Maximum Averaging Time 5 5 Seconds
Fault 120 120 Amperes
Maximum Duration 0.1 0.1 Seconds
Maximum Negative Control -Grid Voltage
Before Conduction 500 500 Volts
During Conduction 10 10 Volts
Maximum Positive Control -Grid Current
Average, averaging time-one cycle 0.010 0.010 Amperes
Maximum Frequency 400 400 Cycles per Second
* The tube may be started and satisfactory operation will result between -40 C and +80 C. For maximum life the
condensed -mercury temperature after warm-up should be as specified.
O Denotes an addition.
® Denotes a change.
TYPICAL CONTROL CHARACTERISTICS
SHADED AREA SHOWS RANGE OF CHARACTERISTIC
/ 1200
1100
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
COND. Hg TEMP =-40 TO+80 C

6.4 A A ,..)A. 100
-0 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -I 0
K-9033533 DC GRID VOLTAGE AT START OF DISCHARGE IN VOLTS 11-24-44
GL -3C23
ET -T1475
PAGE 3
1-57
I"
2r6 DIA. MAX.
CAP
CI -5
ANODE
TERMINAL
+ I"
54-4
6-I MAX.
BASE
A4-10
GRID TERMINAL
NO CONNECTION
FILAMENT
TERM IN ALS
K-8639392-Outline revised. 11-26-57
GENERAL ELECTRIC
FG-27-A
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-119C
PAGE 1
5-49
THYRATRON
DESCRIPTION
The FG-27-A is a negative -control mercury- It requires relatively little grid power and is suit-
vapor tube for use where it is desired to actuate able for use in relay circuits where current flow
the tube with a change in negative grid voltage. is desired in the absence of grid excitation.
Number of electrodes 3
Electrical
Cathode-Filamentary type
Filament voltage 5 0 volts
Filament current, approximate 4 5 amperes
Filament heating time, typical 60 seconds
Peak voltage drop, typical 16 volts
Approximate control characteristics
Anode voltage 60 100 1000 volts
Grid voltage 0 -2.25 -8.0 volts
Anode to grid capacitance, approximate 4.4 micromicrofarads
Ionization time, approximate 10 microseconds
Deionization time, approximate 1000 microseconds
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ET1-119A dated 12-45
FG-27-A
ETI-1 19C
PAGE 2
Mechanical
Net weight, approximate 4 ounces
Shipping weight, approximate 3 pounds
Mounting position vertical, base
down
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Inverse 1000 volts
Forward 1000 volts
Maximum negative grid voltage
Before conduction . 500 volts
During conduction 10 volts
Instantaneous, 25 cycles and above 10.0 amperes
Instantaneous, below 25 cycles 5.0 amperes
Average 2.5 amperes
Surge, for design only 200 amperes
Duration of surge current 0 1 second
Maximum grid current
Instantaneous 1.0 ampere
Average 0 25 ampere
Maximum time of averaging current 15 seconds
Temperature limits, condensed mercury +40 to +80 centigrade
Recommended temperature, condensed mercury...+40 centigrade
THYRATRON FG-27-A
SHADED AREA SHOWS RANGE OF CHARACTERISTICS
CONDENSED MERCURY TEMPERATURE 40 C
1000
800
600
400
200
0
-14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2
D -C GRID VOLTAGE AT START OF DISCHARGE OF VOLTS
K-8639303 7-29-43
A FG-27A FG-27-A
RATE OF RISE OF CONDENSED - ETI-119C
MERCURY TEMPERATURE ABOVE AMBIENT PAGE 3
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FG-27-A
ETI-119C
PAGE 4
5-49
OUTLINE
THYRATRON FG-27A
.566" .007"
ANODE DIA.
TERMINAL CI -5
400" MIN.
7,'A4
CONTROLLING
MERCURY TEMP
LEVEL
BASE
A4-10
FILAMENT
TERMINAL GRID a ANODE
RETURN TERMINAL
FILAMENT MIDTAP
GRID TERMINAL
K-4909071 8-29-47
MRevised outline
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL -5728 /FG-67
ETI-123E
PAGE 5
5-49
GL-5728/FG-67
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GL -5728 /FG-67
ETI-123B
PAGE 6
5-49
OUTLINE
GL -5728 /FG-67 THYRATRON
3" DIA. MAX

400'
MIN.
64 -4
ZONE FOR CONDENSED -

MERCURY TEMPERATURE
MEASUREMENT
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
FG-81-A
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI.124B
PAGE 1
10-49
THYRATRON
DESCRIPTION
The FG-81-A is an inert -gas -filled thyratron This tube is particularly adapted to appli-
with a negative control characteristic. cations where it is desired to have current
Although inert -gas -filled tubes can be operated flow in the absence of grid excitation, where
in much lower ambient temperatures than constancy of characteristic is required with large
mercury-vapor types, they are not rated at as variations in ambient temperature and where the
high voltages as mercury tubes of comparable size. tube is subjected to intermittent operation.
Electrical
Filament current, approx 5 0 amperes
Grid voltage 0 -3.0 -5.25 volts
Anode to grid capacitance, approx 4 4 micromicrofarads
Ionization time, approx. 10 microseconds
Deionization time, approx 1000 microseconds
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes EP -124A dated 12-45
FG-8 1 -A
ETI.124B
PAGE 2
10-49

Mechanical
Net weight, approx 4 ounces
Shipping weight, approx 3 pounds
Mounting position vertical, base
down
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Inverse 500 volts
Forward 500 volts
Maximum negative grid voltage
Before conduction 70 volts
Instantaneous, 25 cycles and above 2 0 amperes
Instantaneous, below 25 cycles 10 ampere
Average 0 5 ampere
Duration of surge current 01 second
Maximum grid current
Instantaneous 0 25 ampere
Average 0 05 ampere
Ambient temperature limits -55 to +85 centigrade
500
400
300
200
100
-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0
D -C GRID VOLTAGE AT START OF DISCHARGE IN VOLTS

K-6917474 8-20-43
THYRATRON FG-81-A
FG-8 1 -A
ETI-124B
PAGE 3
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FG-8 1 -A
ETI-124B
PAGE 4
10 49
OUTLINE
FG-81 -A THYRATRON
007" DIA
400 MIN.
ANODE TERMINAL
C I- 5
3H+ I"
6a-4
BASE A4-IO
FILAMENT
TERMINALS
GRID
TERMINAL
K-4373365 8-20-45
10.49 (10M)
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850 Schenectady, N. Y.
FG-97
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-126C
PAGE 1
10-49
THYRATRON
DESCRIPTION
The FG-97 is a mercury-vapor double -grid to actuate the grid from a high -impedance source.
thyratron designed for applications where the avail- It may be used in applications where the tube
able grid power is very small and where it is desired temperature can be maintained relatively constant.
Electrical
Filament current, approximate 5 0 amperes
Anode voltage 100 1000 volts
Shield -grid voltage 0 0 volt
Control -grid voltage +0.5 -13.0 volts
Anode to control -grid capacitance, approximate 0 3 micromicrofarad
GENERAL ELECTRIC
FG-97
ETI-126C
PAGE 2
Mechanical
Operating position vertical, base
down
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Inverse 1000 volts
Forward 1000 volts
Maximum negative control -grid voltage
Maximum negative shield -grid voltage
Instantaneous, 25 cycles and above 2.0 amperes
Instantaneous, below 25 cycles 1 0 ampere
Average . 0 5 ampere
Duration of surge current 0 1 second
Maximum control -grid current
Instantaneous. 0 25 ampere
Average 0 05 ampere
Maximum shield -grid current
Instantaneous 0.25 ampere
Average 0.05 ampere
Recommended temperature, condensed mercury 40 centigrade
8 00
60 0
40 0
-22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 +2 +4 +6
K-8639317 11-13-44
THYRATRON FG-97
SHIELD GRID VOLTAGE ZERO
FG-97
ETI-126C
RATE OF RISE OF CONDENSED - PAGE 3
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FG-97
ET1-126C
PAGE 4
10-49
OUTLINE
FG-97 THYRATRON
1".- .566"-007"
A.
- DIA
-ANODE TERMINAL
.400" MIN. 01-5
GRID TERMINAL
/CI -5
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8
CONTROLLING MERCURY
TEMPERATURE (FG- 97
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SHIELD
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K-4955906 11-12-47
N Revised drawing
GENERAL ELECTRIC
10-49 (10M)
Filing No. 8850
Schenectady, N. Y.
FG-105
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI.128B
PAGE 1
10-50
THYRATRON
DESCRIPTION
The FG-105 is a double -grid, mercury-vapor thy- tions where the grid is actuated from a high-imped-
ratron. Double -grid tubes are designed for applica- ance source and where available grid power is small.
Number of electrodes .4
Continuous Intermittent
Electrical Service Service
Cathode-Indirectly heated type
Voltage 5.0 5.5 5.0 volts
Current, approximate 10.0 11.0 10.0 amperes
Heating time, typical. 5 5 5 minutes
Peak voltage drop, typical . 16 16 16 volts
Anode voltage . . . . 100 1000 100 1000 volts
Shield -grid voltage . 0 0 0 0 volt
Control -grid voltage +1.0 -9.0 +1.0 -9.0 volts
Anode -to -control grid capacitance,
approximate .. 0.3 . 0.3 0.3 micromicrofarad
Ionization time, approximate . 10 . 10 10 microseconds
Deionization time, approximate .. 1000 . 1000 1000 microseconds
GENERAL ELECTRIC
FG-105
EYI-128B
PAGE 2
1 0-50 TECHNICAL INFORMATION (CONT'D)
Mechanical
Net weight, approximate .22 ounces
Mounting position . vertical, base down
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Continuous Intermittent*
Inverse...2500
Forward
Service
2500
750
750
Service
10,000
10,000
volts
volts
Before conduction . .1000 1000 1000 volts

During conduction 10 10 10 volts
Before conduction . 500 500 500 volts
During conduction 10 10 10 volts
Instantaneous, 25 cycles and above .. ..... .. .. .. .... 40 77 16 amperes
Instantaneous, below 25 cycles . 12.8 5.0 8.0 amperes
Average 6.4 2.5 4.0 amperes
Surge, for design only 400 400 160 amperes
Duration of surge current 0.1 0.1 0.1 second
Maximum control -grid current
Instantaneous 1.0 1.0 1.0 ampere
Average.. . 0.25 0.25 0.25 ampere
Maximum shield -grid current
Instantaneous. 2.0 2.0 amperes 2.0
Average . . 0.50 0.50 ampere 0.50
Maximum time of averaging current 15 5 15 seconds
Temperature limits, condensed mercury. . +40 to +80 +30 to +95 +25 to +50 centigrade
Recommended temperature, condensed mercury 40 40 40 centigrade
*Interpolate linearly for values of anode current and temperature for operation at voltages between 2500 and 10,000 volts.
FG-105
RATE OF RISE OF CONDENSED -
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PAGE 3
10-50
FG-105 THYRATRON FG-105

RANGE OF CHARACTERISTICS VS SHIELD -GRID VOLTAGE TYPICAL CONTROL CHARACTERISTICS
CONDENSED MERCURY TEMPERATURE 40 C SHADED AREA SHOWS RANGE OF CHARACTERISTICS
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K-9033537 6-17-46 K-8639321 7-27-45

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CATHODE REHEATING CURVE AVERAGE GRID CHARACTERISTICS
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New drawing New drawing
FG- 1 05
ETI-128B
PAGE 4
10-50
FG-105
TYPICAL VARIATION OF CONTROL CHARACTERISTIC
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TYPICAL CONTROL GRID CURREN PAGE 5
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K -69087-72A144 4-29-47
New drawing
FG-105
ETI-128B
*OUTLINE
PAGE 6
10-50 FG-105 THYRATRON
311 DIA. MAX. -0.

.800±.007" ,1 ANODE TERMINAL
CAP
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K-4955972 9-15-50
'Revised drawing
GENERAL ELECTRIC
DESCRIPTION AND RATING FG-172
-T151
PAGE 1
12-58
THYRATRON
The FG-172 is a double -grid, mercury-vapor pedance source and where the available grid power
is very small. The all -metal construction results
thyratron. Double -grid tubes are designed for appli-
in a sturdy tube for industrial applications.
cations where the grid is actuated from a high-im-
GENERAL
Number of Electrodes 4
Continuous Welder -Control
Electrical Service Service
Cathode-Indirectly Heated
Voltage . 5.0 5.5 Volts
Current, approximate 10.0 11.0 Amperes
Heating Time, typical 5 5 Minutes
Peak Voltage Drop, typical 16 16 Volts
Control Characteristics, approximate
Anode Voltage 100 2000 100 2000 Volts
Shield -Grid Voltage 0 0 0 0 Volt
Control -Grid Voltage +1.0 -14 +1.0 -14 Volts
Anode to Grid Capacitance, approximate . 0.07 0.07 p.m.f
Ionization Time, approximate . 10 10 Microseconds
Deionization Time, approximate 1000 1000 Microseconds
GENERAL tds ELECTRIC

FG- 1 72
ET -T1513
PAGE 2 TECHNICAL INFORMATION (CONT'D)
12-58 Mechanical
Net Weight, approximate 22 Ounces
Shipping Weight, approximate 7 Pounds
Mounting Position-Vertical, Radiator Down
MAXIMUM RATINGS Continuous Welder -Control
Service Service
Inverse .2000 750 Volts
Forward .2000 750 Volts
Maximum Negative Shield -Grid Voltage
During Conduction 5.0 5.0 Volts
Instantaneous, 25 cycles and above . 40 77 Amperes
Instantaneous, below 25 cycles 13.0 13.0 Amperes
Average. 6.4 2.5 Amperes
Surge, for design only 400 400 Amperes
Maximum Control -Grid Current
Instantaneous 1.0 1.0 Ampere
Maximum Shield -Grid Current
Instantaneous. 2.0 2.0 Amperes
Average. 0.50 0.50 Amperes
Maximum Averaging Time 15 15 Seconds
Temperature Limits, condensed mercury. +40 to +80 +30 to +95 C
Recommended Temperature, condensed mercury 40 40 C
TYPICAL CONTROL CHARACTERISTIC
CONDENSED -MERCURY TEMP 40 C, SHIELD GRID CONNECTED TO CATHODE
24 22 20 8 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 +2 +4 +6 +8
DC CONTROL GRID VOLTAGE AT START OF DISCHARGE IN VOLTS
K-8639645 6-27-44
FG-172
ET -T1513
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PAGE 3
12-58
Ef =4.75 VOLTS
25
20
15
10
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K-9186170 6.17-46
FG-172
ET -T1513
PAGE 4
12-58

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FG- 1 72
ET -T1513
PAGE 5
12-58
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LETTER "F" FROM END
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TERMINAL LETTER "K" -8 MAX. EITHER MOUNTING BRACKET
K-5185243 3-22.48
GENERAL ELECTRIC
DESCRIPTION AND RATING GL -393-A
ETT1476
PAGE 1
11-57
TRIODE TYPE
THYRATRON
INERT -GAS AND MERCURY-VAPOR
The GL -393-A is a 3 -electrode mercury-vapor within wide temperature limits. The construction
and inert -gas -filled thyratron with negative control however, enables the tube to withstand higher
characteristic. The mixture of inert -gas and mer- voltages than many gas -filled types.
cury-vapor provides constancy of characteristic
GENERAL
Cathode-Filamentary
Filament Voltage 2.37 2.50 2.62 Volts
Filament Current at 2.50 Volts 6.25 7.0 7.75 Amperes
Heating Time Required 15 . Seconds
Anode -to -Control -Grid Capacitance 1.8 tta
Anode Voltage Drop 15 Volts
Mechanical
Equilibrium Condensed -Mercury Temperature
Rise Above Ambient, typical
At Full Load 22 C
At No Load 18 C
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -393-A
ET -T I 476
PAGE 2
11 -57

Condensed -Mercury Temperature Limits* -40 to +100 -40 to +80 C
Peak 6.0 6.0 Amperes
Average, averaging time-one cycle 0 010 0.010 Amperes
* The tube may be started and satisfactory operation will result between -40 C and +80 C. For maximum life the condensed
mercury temperature after warm-up should be as specified.

1200
1100
1000
900
800 v,
0
700 z
600
500 z
400
300
200
100
COND. H g TEMP = -40° TO + 80°C
-IC -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 0
K-8277054 DC GRID VOLTAGE AT START OF DISCHARGE IN VOLTS 9-26-44
GL -393-A
ET -T1476
PAGE 3
11-57
I" MAX A
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K -8271003 --Outline revised 8-17-51

GENERAL ELECTRIC
ET-Tl 509
PAGE 1
12-58
THYRATRON
The GL -414 is a three -electrode, mercury-vapor, welder -control and grid -control -rectifier applica-
metal thyratron with negative control character- tions.
istic. This tube is designed for industrial use in
GENERAL
Heater Voltage. 4.75 5.0 5.25 Volts
Heater Current at 5.0 Volts . 19.0 22.5 Volts
Cathode Heating Time Required 10 ... Minutes
Anode -to -Control Grid Capacitance 0.1 Ailf
Control Grid -to -Cathode Capacitance 6.5 miLf
Deionization Time, approximate
Eb =120 v d -c; Ib =12.5 a d -c; Rg =1000 ohms
Egg= -20 v d -c 2200 ... Microseconds
Eg= -1000 v d -c 900 ... Microseconds
Ionization Time, approximate
Eb =100 v; Ib =100 amperes
E0=+30 v 8 ... Microseconds
Anode Voltage Drop 20 ... Volts
Critical Grid Current at EL, = 220 v a -c 12 Microamperes
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -414
ET -T1509
PAGE 2
Mechanical
Equilibrium Condensed -Mercury Temperature Rise above Ambient
At Full Load, approximate. 26 C
At No Load, approximate 23 C
Mounting Position-Vertical, Radiator Down
Net Weight, maximum 4 Pounds
Surge.....1500
Average 5 12.5 Amperes
1500 Amperes
Maximum Duration 0.1 0.1 Second
Averaging Time 1 1 Cycle
Condensed -Mercury Temperature Limits +40 to +80 +40 to +80 C
CONTROL CHARACTERISTIC
CONDENSED -MERCURY TEMPERATURE +40 TO +80 C
E,=4.75-5.25 VOLTS
3000
2000
1000
0
-30 -26 -22 -18 -14 -10 -6 -2 0 6 10
DC CONTROL -GRID VOLTAGE AT START OF DISCHARGE IN VOLTS
K -69087-72A220 4,6-48
GL -414
ET -T1509
PAGE 3
12-58

CONDENSED -MERCURY TEMPERATURE +40 C, Ef =5.0 VOLTS
HEATER VOLTAGE OUT OF PHASE WITH ANODE VOLTAGE

CHARACTERISTICS SAME WITH DC ANODE VOLTAGE
_HEATER VOLTAGE IN PHASE WITH ANODE VOLTAGE
2000
1800
1600
1400
1200
100 0
80
600
400
2 00
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K 59087-72A19 4-2-48
GL -414
ET -T1509
PAGE 4
12-58
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TEMPERATURE ABOVE AMBIENT
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GL -4 1 4
ET-Tl 509
PAGE 5
12-58
TYPICAL CONTROL -GRID CHARACTERISTICS

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GL -4 1 4
ET -T 1 509
PAGE 6
12-58
16
6
ANODE
ENVELOPE IS AT TERMINAL
CATHODE POTENTIAL
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AREA FOR CONDENSED -MERCURY
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT,
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MAX. SPACE 116 161
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FOR RADIATOR
N21531AZ 8-16-48
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -502-A
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI.134C
PAGE 1
10-49
THYRATRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -502-A is a four -electrode inert -gas - The metal envelope which eliminates the neces-
filled all -metal thyratron with negative control sity for any external shielding together with the
characteristics. Small in size, light in weight, and small size permits compact circuit design. Another
with a control characteristic independent of am- feature of this tube is its high control sensitivity
bient temperature over a wide range, minus 55 to which is made possible by the low grid current.
plus 90 C, the tube is designed particularly for those Since the grid -to -anode capacitance is only about
control applications where high peak and average two -tenths of a micromicrofarad, line -voltage
currents and relatively high -frequency ratings rather surges have little effect on the GL -502-A.
than long life are desired.
GENERAL
Electrical Data Minimum Bogey Maximum
Heater voltage 5.7 6.3 7.0 volta
Heater current at 6.3 volts 0.6 0.66 amperes
Cathode heating time 10 seconds
Anode -to -control -grid capacitance 0.2 uuf
*Technical information completely revised.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -5():1-J%
En -134C
PAGE 2
Electrical Data (Cont'd) Minimum Bogey Maximum
Control -grid -to -cathode and shield -grid capacitance 2.5 uuf
Deionization time, approximate
II, =100 ma, R,.= 1000
Ecc= -250 v 10 microseconds
E = -15 v 150 microseconds
Ionization time, approximate 0.5 microseconds
Anode voltage drop 8 volts
Critical grid current, anode voltage = 460 RMS
Ec=Cutoff 2 microamperes
Mechanical Data
Type of cooling-convection
Mounting position-any
Net weight, maximum 2 ounces
Peak 1.0 1.0 amperes
Average 0.2 0.1 amperes
Surge (maximum duration 0.1 second) 10 10 amperes
Maximum averaging time 30 30 seconds
Before conduction 250 250 volts
During conduction 10 10 volts
Maximum positive control -grid current
Average (averaging time, one cycle) 0.01 0.01 amperes
Before conduction 100 100 volts
During conduction 5 5 volts
Maximum positive shield -grid current
Average (averaging time, one cycle) 0.01 0.01 amperes
Maximum heater -cathode voltage limits -100 to +25 -100 to +25 volts
Ambient temperature limits -55 to +90 -55 to +90 C
AGL-502A MAXIMUM GRID CHARACTERISTICS
BEFORE ANODE CONDUCTION
SHIELD GRID VOLTAGE = 0 VOLTS
= 0-650 VOLTS D -C E, = 6.3 VOLTS
0
-3
-4
-250 -200 -150 -100 -50 0
D- C CONTROL -GRID VOLTAGE IN VOLTS

K -69087-72A290 5-4-49
aNew drawing
GL -502-A
A GL -502A TYPICAL CONTROL CHARACTERISTICS ETI.134C
SHADED AREA SHOWS RANGE OF CHARACTERISTIC PAGE 3
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
10-49 (10M)
Filing No. 8850
ET -T1472
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THYRATRON
TRIODE TYPE MERCURY-VAPOR
The GL -5557 is a three -electrode mercury-vapor This tube is designed for relay or control circuits
thyratron with negative control characteristic. where relatively little grid power is available.
GENERAL
Cathode-Filamentary
Filament Voltage 2 38 2.5 2.62 Volts
Filament Current 46 5.0 5.4 Amperes
Heating Time 50 Seconds
Anode -to -Control -Grid Capacitance, typical 2.5 Auf
Control -Grid -to -Cathode Capacitance, typical 7.0
Anode Voltage Drop, typical 16 Volts
Mechanical
Net Weight, maximum 3.5 Ounces
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ET1-718D dated 9-51
GL -5557
ET -T1472
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MAXIMUM RATINGS
Inverse 1250 5000 10,000 Volts
Forward 1250 2500 5000 Volts
Peak 3.0 2.0 1.0 Amperes
Average 1.0 0.5 0.25 Amperes
Maximum Averaging Time 15 15 15 Seconds
Fault 40 4d 40 Amperes
Maximum Duration 0.1 0.1 0.1 Seconds
Before Conduction 500 500 500 Volts
During Conduction 10 10 10 Volts
Anode Positive 0.05 0.05 0.05 Amperes
Maximum Frequency 150 150 150 Cycles per Second
Condensed -Mercury Temperature Limits.. +40 to +90 +40 to +80 +40 to +60 C
TYPICAL CONTROL CHARACTERISTIC
CONDENSED MERCURY TEMPERATURE 40 C-80 C
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DESCRIPTION
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ETI.122C
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THYRATRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL-5559/FG-57 is a negative -control mer- It requires relatively little grid power and is suit-
cury-vapor tube for use where it is desired to actu- able for use in relay circuits where current flow is
ate the tube with a change in negative grid voltage. desired in the absence of grid excitation.
GENERAL
Heater voltage 4.75 5.0 5.25 volts
Heater current 4.5 4.9 amperes
Cathode heating time required 300 seconds
Anode -to -control -grid capacitance, typical 2.5 uuf
Control -grid -to -cathode capacitance, typical . . 10 uuf
Deionization time, approximate . 1000 microseconds
Anode voltage drop, typical 16 volts
Control -grid voltage 0 -1.75 -6.5 volts
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL-5559/FG-57
ETI-122C
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Mechanical Data
Mounting position-vertical, base down
Net weight, maximum 4 5 ounces

Inverse 1000 volts
Forward 1000 volts
Maximum cathode current
Peak 15 amperes
Average 2 5 amperes
Surge (maximum duration 0.1 second) 200 amperes
Anode positive 0 25 ampere
Maximum frequency 150 cycles per second
Condensed -mercury temperature limits +40 to +80
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GL -5559 /FG-57
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OUTLINE
GL-5559/FG-57 THYRATRON
400" MIN. .566".00711DIA.

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K-4373343 8-29-47
ERevised drawing
10-49 (10M)
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL-5560/FG-95
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-125C
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1 0 49
THYRATRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL-5560/FG-95 is a four -electrode mercury- the available grid power is very small and where it
vapor thyratron with negative control character- is desired to actuate the grid from a high -impedance
istic. This tube is designed for applications where source.
GENERAL
Control -grid -to -cathode capacitance, typical . . 4.4 uuf
Anode voltage 100 1000 volts
Shield -grid voltage 0 0 volts
Control -grid voltage +1.0 -9.0 volts
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -5560 /FG-95
ETI-125C
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Mechanical Data
Net weight, maximum 6.5 ounces
MAXIMUM RATINGS, ABSOLUTE VALUES
Inverse 1000 volts
Forward 1000 volts
Peak *30 15 amperes
Average *0.5 2.5 amperes
Surge (maximum duration 0.1 seconds) 200 amperes
Anode positive 0 25 amperes
Andoe positive 0 25 amperes
Maximum frequency 150 cycles per:second
Condensed -mercury temperature limits +40 to +80 C
* These ratings apply with Heater Voltage 5.5 .5(70 volts, only when the 5560 is used for ignitor firing.
THYRATRON GL-5560/FG-95 TYPICAL CONTROL CHARACTERISTICS

SHIELD -GRID VOLTAGE ZERO
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10-49
ANODE TERMINAL
CAP CI -5
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GRID
TERMINAL
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MERCURY
TEMPERATURE
SHIELD CATHODE a HEATER

GRID
CATHODE, GRID & ANODE RETURN
K-495590 9-28-45
OUTLINE
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
10-49 (10M)
Filing No. 8850
GL-5720/FG-33
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI.1208
PAGE 1
9-51
THYRATRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL-5720/FG-33 is a three -electrode mer- the grid and is ideally suited for applications which
cury-vapor thyratron with a positive control require that no current flow in the absence of grid
characteristic. This offers the advantage of a tube excitation.
that will operate only with a positive voltage on
*TECHNICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL
Heater voltage 4 75 5.0 5.25 volts
Anode -to -control -grid capacitance 2.7 uuf
Control -grid -to -cathode capacitance 8.0 uuf
Deionization time
E, =120 v d -c; Ib =2.5 a d -c; 12, =1000 ohms
Ece= -500 v d -c 80 ... microseconds
E, = 1 v d -c 820 ... microseconds
Ionization time
Eb =100 volts; Ib =15 amp., Ee = +15 v 10 ... microseconds
Anode voltage drop 16 ... volts
Critical grid current at Es, = 220 v a -c 1000 microamperes
Revised.
GENERAL tidal ELECTRIC

GL -5720 /FG-33
ETI.120B
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Mechanicai Data
Type of cooling convection
Equilibrium condensed -mercury
Temperature rise above ambient
At full load, approximate 37 C
At no load, approximate 26 C
Mounting position vertical, base down
Inverse 1000 volts
Forward 1000 volts
Peak 15.0 amperes
Average 2 5 amperes
Average (averaging time one cycle) 0.25 ampere
Maximum frequency 150 cycles per second
Condensed -mercury temperature limits +35 to +80 C
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CONDENSED -MERCURY TEMPERATURE 40C - 80C
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200
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D -C CONTROL GRID VOLTAGE AT START OF DISCHARGE IN VOLTS

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GL- 5720 /FG-33
ETI-1208
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GL -5720 /FG-33
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THYRATRON GL-5720/FG-33
K-4373360 5-1G-48
Tube Department, Electronics Division
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
9-51 (11M)
GL -5728 /FG-67
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-123B
PAGE 1
5-49
THYRATRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -5728 /FG-67 is a three -electrode mer- teristic. This tube is designed for use in inverter
cury-vapor thyratron with positive control charac- circuits where a short deionization time is required.
GENERAL
Heater voltage 4 75 5.0 5.25 volts
Anode -to -control -grid capacitance 3 25 micromicrofarads

Control grid-Cathode capacitance 8 90 micromicrofarads
Eb =120 v d -c, Ib =2.5 a d -c, Rg =1000 ohms
E= -500 v d -c 5 microseconds
E =0 850 microseconds
Ionization time, approximate
Ebb =100 volts, lb =15 amps, eg = +35 15 microseconds
Critical grid current at Eg = 220 v a -c 10 microamperes
. Technical Information changed throughout.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ETI.123A dated 10-47
GL -5728 /FG-67
ETI-123B
PAGE 2
Mechanical Data
Type of cooling-Convection
Equilibrium condensed -mercury temperature
Rise above ambient
Mounting position-Vertical, base down
Inverse 1000 volts
Forward 1000 volts
Peak 15.0 amperes
Average 2.5 amperes
Average (averaging time, one cycle) 0.3 amperes
Condensed -mercury temperature limits +40 to +80 centigrade
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CONDENSED-MERCURY TEMPERATURE 40 C-80 C
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800
700
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500
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200
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RATE OF RISE OF CONDENSED - PAGE 3
MERCURY TEMPERATURE ABOVE AMBIENT 5-49
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GL-5830/FG-41
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-121B
PAGE 1
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THYRATRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -5830 /FG-41 is a three -electrode mercury- istic. This tube is designed for grid control rectifier
vapor thyratron with negative control character - application of relatively high voltage and current.
* TECHNICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL
Heater current at 5.0 volts 20 22.5 amperes
Cathode heating time required 300 . seconds
Anode -to -control -grid capacitance 15 micromicrofarads

Control -grid -to -cathode capacitance .. . . ....... 18 micromicrofarads
Eb =120 v d -c, Ib =12.5 amp d -c, Rg =1000 ohms
E = -1000 v 250 microseconds
E= -22 v 4000 .... microseconds
Ionization time, approximate
Eb =100 v, Ee = -30 v, Ib =75 amp 10 .... microseconds
Anode voltage drop 16 . . volts
Technical Information changed throughout.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ETI-121A dared 10-47
GL-5830/FG-41
ETI-12113
PAGE 2
Mechanical Data
Equilibirium condensed mercury temperature rise
At full load, approximate 31 centigrade
At no load, approximate 25 centigrade
Net weight, maximum 2.3 pounds
Peak 75 amperes
Average 12.5 amperes
Average (averaging time, one cycle) 1.0 ampere
Condensed mercury temperature limits +40 to +65 centigrade
GL-5830/FG-41 THYRATRON CONTROL CHARACTERISTICS
CONDENSED MERCURY TEMPERATURE 40-65 C
E,--= 4.75-5.25 VOLTS
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filine No. 8850 Schenectady, N. Y.
GL -5545
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-275C
PAGE 1
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THYRATRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -5545 is a three -electrode, inert -gas - ratings over a wide temperature range, with the
filled thyratron with a negative control character- long life of mercury tubes. Another feature useful
istic. This tube is designed primarily for all control in industrial applications is the quick -heating cath-
applications. The GL -5545 combines the desirable ode only one minute is required for the cathode
temperature characteristic of gas tubes, maximum to reach operating temperature.
Electrical Data
Minimum Bogey Maximum
Filament voltage . . 2.37 2.5 2.63 volts
Filament current at 2.5 volts . 21 23 amperes
Anode -to -control -grid capacitance . 0.8 micromicrofarad
Control -grid -to -cathode capacitance 45 micromicrofarads
E,= -250 50 microseconds
Ec= - 12 500 microseconds
Ionization time 10 microseconds
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -5545
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Mechanical Data
Type of cooling. convection
Mounting position any
Inverse. 1500 volts
Forward 1500 volts
Peak. 80 amperes
Average 6.4 amperes
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Anode positive . 0.20 ampere
Anode negative .. 0.10 ampere
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Ambient temperature limits - 55 to + 70 centigrade
* Commutation factor is the product of the rate of current decay in amperes -per -microsecond just
prior to commutation and the rate of inverse voltage rise in volts -per -microsecond just after com-
mutation.
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N-21525AZ 2-3-48
OUTLINE
GL -5545 THYRATRON
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
12-50 (11M)
GL -2D2 1
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
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THYRATRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -2D21 is a four -electrode inert -gas -filled voltage surges because of its low capacitance, and
thyratron with negative control characteristic the low grid current allows it to be used with a
designed for use in relay applications. Features of high value of resistance in the grid circuit with
this tube are a high control ratio essentially in- resultant high circuit sensitivity. This thyratron,
dependent of temperature over a wide range, low in a high -sensitivity circuit, can be operated
grid -anode capacitance, and very low grid current. directly from a high -vacuum phototube.
The 2D21 is not appreciably affected by line-

Inverse 1300 volts
Forward 650 volts
Peak 0.5 ampere
Average 01 ampere
Surge (maximum duration 0.1 seconds) 10 amperes
Before conduction -100 volts
During conduction -10 volts
GENERAL ED ELECTRIC
GL -2D21
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Anode positive 0.01 ampere
Anode negative 0.01 ampere
Before conduction -100 volts
During conduction -10 volts
Anode positive 0.01 ampere
Anode negative 0 01 ampere
Maximum heater -cathode voltage
Heater negative -100 volts
Heater positive 25 volts
GENERAL
Heater voltage 57 6.3 6.9 volts
Heater current (Ef =6.3 volts) 0.60 0.66 ampere
Control -grid -to -cathode and shield -grid capacitance, typical 2.4 uuf
Ebb -=125 v d -c, Ib =0.1 amp d -c (a) Eo = -100 v d -c. 35 microseconds
(b) Ed = - 11 v d -c 75 microseconds
Ionization time, approximate 0.5 microseconds
Critical grid current, Ebb =460 v rms 0.5 microamperes
Mechanical Data
Type of cooling-Air
Mounting position-Any
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GL -2 D21 4-48
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OUTLINE
GL -2D21
GENERAL O ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
4-48 (9M)
Filing No. 8850
GL -5544
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-282
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THYRATRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -5544 is a three -electrode, inert -gas - maximum ratings over a wide temperature range,
filled thyratron with a negative control character- with the long life of mercury tubes. Another feature
istic. This tube is designed primarily for all con- useful in industrial applications is the quick -heating
trol applications. The GL -5544 combines the desir- cathode-only one minute is required for the cath-
able temperature characteristic of gas tubes, ode to reach operating temperature.
Electrical Data
Filament voltage 2 37 2.5 2.63 volts
Filament current 12 13.5 amperes
Anode -to -control -grid capacitance, typical 0.8 micromicrofarad
Control -grid -to -cathode capacitance, typical 45 micromicrofarads
E,= -250. 40 microseconds
E, = -12. 400 microseconds
Ionization time, approximate. 10 microseconds
Anode voltage drop, typical. 16 volts TUBE
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Inverse* 1500 volts
Forward 1500 volts
Peak 40 amperes
Average 3.2 amperes
Average (averaging time, one cycle) 0 20 ampere
Commutation Factor*. 130
Ambient temperature limits - 55 to +70 Centigrade
* Commutation factor is the product of the rate of current decay in amperes -per -microsecond just prior
to commutation and the rate of inverse voltage rise in volts -per -microsecond just after commuta-
tion.
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ANODE TERMINAL
CAP CI -5
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FILAMENT CONTROL -GRID

TERMINALS TERMINAL
BOTTOM VIEW OF BASE
K -69087-1A147 10-26-48
OUTLINE
GL -5544 THYRATRON
Electronics Deportment
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
8-48 (9M)
Filing No. 8850
GL -5632
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
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THYRATRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -5632 is a three -electrode inert -gas -filled designed for ignitor firing, and for motor -speed and
thyratron with negative control characteristic welding control.
Electrical Data
Filament voltage 25 volts -
Filament current, Ef = 2.5 volts 9 2 amperes
Minimum cathode heating time 30 seconds
Anode -to -control -grid capacitance 2 uuf
Control grid-cathode capacitance 14 uuf
Deionization time, approximate 1 millisecond
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Mechanical Data

Inverse 1250 volts I -5- 49
Forward 750 volts
Peak 30 amperes °
Average 2 5 amperes -
Overload, less than 3 seconds 3 7 amperes
Average (averaging time, one cycle) 0 1 ampere
Commutation factor* 0 67
Ambient temperature limits -55 to +70 C
* Commutation factor is the product of the rate of current decay in amperes -per -microsecond just prior to commutation
and the rate of inverse voltage rise in volts -per -microsecond just after commutation.
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D -C CONTROL -GRID VOLTAGE AT START OF DISCHARGE IN VOLTS
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KOUTLINE
THYRATRON GL -5632
-*-1-371'
64
DIA. MAX.
.566" -t .007"
CAP NO. CI -5 .400"

ANODE MIN.
TERMINAL
6-4
MAX.
BASE
NO. A4 -10
GRID
TERMINAL FILAMENT
TERMINALS
ANODE RETURN AND

FILAMENT CENTER -TAP
TERMINAL
N-15124AZ 4-28-50
111 Revised drawing.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
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HYDROGEN THYRATRON
PULSING SERVICE POSITIVE CONTROL
INTEGRAL GAS RESERVOIR TRIODE TYPE
The GL -5948 is a hydrogen thyratron for pulsing service requiring zero -bias operation with positive
applications which require a tube that will give triggering pulses. Another advantage which en-
dependable operation under the stringent operating sures freedom from failure due to gas cleanup is
conditions encountered in radar modulator and the use of a hydrogen reservoir within the tube to
other pulsing service. supply gas to compensate for what is consumed
The ability of this tube to carry high peak cur- during operation. This reservoir also enables the
rents and to withstand voltages as high as 25,000 user to adjust the pressure within the tube to the
volts combine with the short deionization time to most suitable value for the service desired.
assure satisfactory tube performance in the class The tube ratings make it especially suitable for
of service for which this thyratron is designed. pulsing magnetron and other oscillators with
The tube is also suitable for operation without power inputs up to 12.5 megawatts.
negative bias; a feature which adapts it for use in
GENERAL ELECTRIC
¶Supersedes pages 1 and 2 dated 6-54
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GENERAL
Cathode-Indirectly Heated
The Cathode is tied to the Heater Midpoint
Heater Voltage 6 6.3 6.6 Volts
Heater Current, Ef = 6.3 Volts 27 30 33 Amperes
Cathode and Reservoir Heating Time 15 Minutes
Reservoir Heater Voltage* 2.5 4.5 5.5 Volts
Reservoir Heater Current, Ef = 4.5 Volts 3 4.5 6 Amperes
Direct Interelectrode Capacitance
Grid to Anode 45 uuf
Grid to Cathode 50 uuf
Anode Current Time Jitter 0.01 0.02 Microseconds
Ionization Time, approximate t 1 Microsecond
Grid Drive
Pulse Duration 10 Microseconds
Mechanical
Cooling of Anode Lead by Forced Convection Permissible,
but there shall be no Air Blast Directly on Bulb.
Net Weight, approximate 4% Pounds
Inverse § 25,000 Volts
Forward¶, minimum supply voltage = 5,000 volts d -c 25,000 Volts
Peak 1,000 Amperes
Average 1.0 Amperes
Maximum Averaging Time 1 Cycles
Operation Factor A 9 0 x 109
Before Conduction 650 Volts
Maximum Rate of Rise of Anode Current 5,000 Amperes per
Microsecond
Ambient Temperature Limits -50 to +75 C
* The optimum reservoir voltage for operation at maximum tube voltage, maximum peak and average tube currents, and
at a repetition corresponding to the rated operation factor is inscribed on the base of the tube and must be held within t 5
percent. Applications involving operation at other conditions will necessitate the redetermination of the optimum reservoir
voltage.
t The time interval between the point on the rising portion of the grid pulse which is 26 percent of the peak unloaded
pulse amplitude, and the start of the anode current pulse.
I Driver pulse measured at tube socket with thyratron grid disconnected: amplitude = 700 volts minimum, 2,000 volts
maximum, above 0; time of rise = 0.35 microseconds maximum, measured from 26 percent to 70 percent of peak value; grid
pulse duration = 2 microseconds minimum, measured between 70 percent of peak on rising side to 70 percent of peak on falling
side; impedance of drive circuit = 50 to 200 ohms.
§ The minimum inverse anode voltage permissible is 5 percent of the peak forward voltage, and the maximum is 5,000
volts during the first 25 microseconds following the anode pulse exclusive of a spike of 0.05 microseconds duration.
¶ Instantaneous starting is not recommended. However, in cases where it is necessary to apply anode voltage instantane-
ously the maximum permissible forward starting voltage is 18,000 volts peak. The power -supply filter should be designed to
limit the rate of application of this voltage to 450,000 volts per second.
AThe peak forward anode voltage x pulse repetition rate x peak anode current.
ID Denotes an addition.
X-RAY WARNING NOTICE
If the GL -5948 is operated at anode voltages in excess of 16 kilovolts, x-ray radiation shielding may be necessary to protect
the user against possible danger of personal injury from prolonged exposure at close range. For further information consult the
following references or other standard texts on the subject:
(a) X -Ray Protection Design, Handbook No. 50. National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. C.
(b) X -Ray Protection, Handbook No. 60. National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. C.
The above references are available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D. C.
DESCRIPTION AND RATING GL -6011/710
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TRIODE TYPE
THYRATRON QUICK -HEATING CATHODE
NEGATIVE CONTROL CHARACTERISTICS INERT -GAS AND MERCURY-VAPOR
The GL -6011/710 is a three -electrode, inert -gas mercury tubes. Another feature is a quick -heating
and mercury-vapor thyratron with negative control filamentary -type cathode only 20 seconds are re-
characteristics for use in all control applications. quired for the cathode to reach operating tempera-
The GL -6011/710 combines the desirable temperature. Because of these features the GL -6011/710 is
ture characteristic of gas tubes, maximum ratings especially suitable for service in ignitor -firing, reg-
over a wide temperature range, with the long life of ulated -rectifier, and similar industrial applications.
GENERAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Cathode-Filamentary
Filament Current at 2.50 Volts 7 9 11 Amperes
Anode to Control -Grid Capacitance 2
Control -Grid to Cathode Capacitance 12 //O.
Critical Grid Current, Ei,= 220 v d -c. 10 Microamperes
GENERAL ELECTRIC
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION (Cont'd)

Mechanical
®Mounting Position-Any Position from Vertical, Base Down, to Horizontal
Equilibrium Condensed -Mercury Temperature Rise Above Ambient
At Full Load, approximate 30 C

Inverse 1500 Volts
Forward 1500 Volts
Maximum Cathode Current *
Peak 30 Amperes
Average 25 Amperes
Fault 250 Amperes
Maximum Duration 01 Seconds
During Conduction 10 Volts
Maximum Positive Control -Grid Current *
Averaging Time 1 Cycle
Condensed -Mercury Temperature Limits -40 to +80 C
* The anode and grid -circuit returns should be made to pin No. 2. However, they can be made to the center tap of the
filament transformer.
®Denotes a change.
ET -T515
GENERAL ELECTRIC
The 5663 is a four -electrode inert -gas -filled thyratron with a negative con-
trol characteristic which is independent of ambient temperature over a wide range.
The small size and lightweight construction are features which especially adapt
the tube to control and relay applications where space and weight are important
factors.

Inverse 500 Volts
Forward 500 Volts

Peak 100 Milliamperes
Average 20 Milliamperes
Surge (maximum duration 0.1 second) 1 Ampere

Average, Averaging Time One Cycle 2 Milliamperes
Maximum Negative Shield -Grid Voltage

Maximum Positive Shield -Grid Current
Average, Averaging Time One Cycle 2 Milliamperes
Maximum Heater -Cathode Voltage Limits -90 to +25 Volts

Ambient Temperature Limits -55 to +90 C
GENERAL
Heater Voltage 5.7 6.3 7.0 Volts

Heater Current, Ef = 6.3 0.150 0.180 Amperes
Cathode Heating Time Required 10 Seconds
Anode -to -Control -Grid Capaci-

tance 0.1 uuf
Control -Grid -to -Cathode -and -
Shield -Grid Capacitance 1.5 uuf
-2 -
Electrical Data (Cont'd) Minimum Bogey Maximum
Deionization Time, E00 . -6 volts

Rg : 10,000 ohms, Ib = 20 ma 35 Microseconds
Ionization Time, approximate 0.5 Microseconds
Critical Grid Current, at

Ebb = 220 v rms, Ec = cut-off 2 Microamperes
Mechanical Data
Type of Cooling - Convection

Mounting Position - Any
Net Weight, maximum 0.3 Ounce
5663
TYP I CAL C ONTROL CHA RACTEE I ST I C
SHA DED AREA S HOWS RANGE 0 F CHARA TERIST C
SHIELD- GRID VOLTAGE =0V TS
500
400
300
200
100
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56 63
AV ERAG E :RID CH ARACTER I ST I C S
DU RING ANOD E C NDUCT I ON
SH ELD .GR I ) VC LTAGE = 0 VOLTS
Ef = 6 3 V DLTS
D -C VOLTAGE IN VOL TS
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D -C AN ODE CUR RENT = MA
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OUTLINE
5663
GL -5855
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
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THYRATRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -5855 is a three -electrode inert -gas -filled ratings over a wide temperature range and its
thyratron with negative control characteristic for quick -heating cathode. Only one minute is required
control applications. The high commutation factor, for the cathode to reach operating temperature.
200, permits this tube to be used in motor control Because of these and other design features the
without the need for snubber circuits and without
the occurrence of gas clean-up. Other features of GL -5855 is well suited for use in general control
this tube are its ability to operate at maximum circuits.
GENERAL
Heater current at 2.5 volts 34 37 amperes
Heating time required 60 seconds
Anode -to -control -grid capacitance, typical 50 uuf
Control -grid -to -cathode capacitance, typical. . 25 uuf
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -5855
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Mechanical Data
Net weight, maximum 2M pounds
Inverse 1500 volts
Forward 1500 volts
Peak 150 amperes
Average 12.5 amperes
Average (averaging time one cycle) 0.5 ampere
Commutation factor* 200
* Commutation factor is the product of the rate of current decay in amperes -per -microsecond just prior to commutation and
the rate of inverse voltage rise in volts -per -microsecond just after commutation.
Th
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CONTROL CHARACTERISTIC
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
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OUTLINE
GL -5855
13"4, In
16 8 32 DIA. HOLE
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DESCRIPTION AND RATING GL -6011/710
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TRIODE TYPE
THYRATRON QUICK -HEATING CATHODE
NEGATIVE CONTROL CHARACTERISTICS INERT -GAS AND MERCURY-VAPOR
The GL -6011/710 is a three -electrode, inert -gas mercury tubes. Another feature is a quick -heating
and mercury-vapor thyratron with negative control filamentary -type cathode-only 20 seconds are re-
characteristics for use in all control applications. quired for the cathode to reach operating tempera-
The GL -6011/710 combines the desirable temperature. Because of these features the GL -6011/710 is
ture characteristic of gas tubes, maximum ratings especially suitable for service in ignitor -firing, reg-
over a wide temperature range, with the long life of ulated -rectifier, and similar industrial applications.
GENERAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Cathode-Filamentary
Filament Current at 2.50 Volts 7 9 11 Amperes
Heating Time 20 - Seconds
Anode to Control -Grid Capacitance
Control -Grid to Cathode Capacitance
Deionization Time, approximate
2
12
1000
-- Microseconds
Ionization Time, approximate 10 Microsecondsolts
Anode Voltage Drop 15
Critical Grid Current, ED= 220 v d -c 10 Microamperes
GENERAL ELECTRIC
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Mechanical
®Mounting Position-Any Position from Vertical, Base Down, to Horizontal

Inverse 1500 Volts
Forward 1500 Volts
Maximum Cathode Current *
Peak 30 Amperes
Average 2.5 Amperes
Fault 250 Amperes
Maximum Duration 0.1 Seconds
Maximum Positive Control -Grid Current*
Average 0.25 Amperes
Averaging Time 1 Cycle
Condensed -Mercury Temperature Limits -40 to +80 C
* The anode and grid -circuit returns should be made to pin No. 2. However, they can be made to the center tap of the
filament transformer.
®Denotes a change.
SINGLE-PHASE ELECTRONIC -WELDER RATING

MAX PEAK FORWARD AND INVERSE ANODE VOLTAGE=1500 VOLTS
DEMAND CURRENT MEASURED WITH FULL CONDUCTION DURING EACH HALF CYCLE
AVERAGING TIME=5 SECONDS
30
25
20
15
I0
AO 50 60 70 80 90 100
DUTY CYCLE IN PERCENTAGE (2 TUBES IN INVERSE PARALLEL)
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RECTIFIERS
Anode* Cathode
Classification Tube Type
Average Peak Peak Inverse
Volts Amperes
Amperes Amperes Volts
1.25 5.0 10,000 5.0 7.5 GL -872-A (Jumbo 4 -pin base, A4-29)
GL -8008 (Super -jumbo 4 -pin base, A4-18)
10.0 15,000 5.0 10.0 GL -575-A (Jumbo 4 -pin base, A4-29)

GL -673 (Super -jumbo 4 -pin base, A4-18)
2.5
15.0 5000 5.0 4.5 GL -5558
Half -wave,
Mercury vapor 4.0 16.0 10,000 5.0 10.0 GL -5561 (Welder -control Service)
5.0 20.0 20,000 5.0 19.0 GL -869-B
6.4 40.0 3000 5.0 10.0 GL -5561 (Continuous Service)
10.0 40.0 22,000 5.0 30.0 GL -857-B
75.0 450 16,000 5.0 65.0 GL -870-A
Half -wave, 75,000 16.0 GL -5973 (See Kenotron Section)

1.25 5.0 19.1
High -vacuum
* Values listed are maximum values and do not apply for all types of application. Refer to data sheet for detailed information.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
APPLICATION DATA
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GENERAL*ELECTRIC KEN0TRONS
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DESCRIPTION
The kenotron is a high -vacuum thermionic tube mentals of operation, ratings, classes of tubes, ap-
in which no means is provided for controlling the plications, maintenance and operation as well as
unidirectional current flow. the qualities which render these tubes particularly
The succeeding paragraphs describe the funda- useful to industry.
FUNDAMENTALS 0 F THE KENOTRON
A kenotron consists of two electrodes, an anode Kenotrons have no rotating parts and are there-
and a hot cathode, located in spaced relationship fore quiet in operation. They occupy a relatively
within an evacuated container. Due to the elevated small space and are light in weight considering
temperature of the cathode, negatively charged the amount of power which they are rated to handle.
electrons are emitted from its surface and will flow Kenotrons possess advantages over gas or vapor -
to the anode (or plate) only when the anode is at a filled tubes when very high voltages are to be recti-
positive potential with respect to the cathode. fied as the high degree of vacuum to which they
Since the flow of electrons constitutes an electric are exhausted results in practically perfect insula-
current and takes place in one direction only in a tion on the inverse cycle when the anode is nega-
tive. Since a kenotron does not depend on an
kenotron, this tube is particularly useful for appli-
cation to rectifier circuits. When an alternating internal vapor pressure for its operation, it is less
voltage is applied to a kenotron and the resulting sensitive to changes in ambient temperatures than
pulsating unidirectional current is used to charge gas- or vapor -filled tubes. The use of pure -tungsten
a capacitor which in turn supplies the load cir- or thoriated - tungsten filaments as the source of
cuit, a nearly uniform supply of direct current is electrons permits a minimum of delay between the
obtained. application of filament voltage and plate voltage.
DEFINITIONS OF HIGH - VACUUM TUBE RATINGS
General terms of normal heating voltage. A current figure
When the terms used in the rating of high - to indicate transformer rating, is also given. The
vacuum tubes are considered, it is important to filament or cathode, except in unusual cases, should
realize that the application of the limits and values always be operated at this rated voltage rather
given for a particular tube depends upon the oper- than at rated current and the voltage should be
ating conditions. Any nominal rating can apply adjusted so that the normal fluctuation in line
only to one set of conditions and not to all the voltage averages around this point. Normally,
conditions encountered in practice. when this is done, a plus or minus variation of five
The cathode or filament information is given in per cent heating voltage is allowable.
KENOTRON RATINGS
In addition to filament voltage and filament maximum ratings for surge limiting operation which
current ratings, maximum ratings are given for include filament voltage, peak forward anode vol-
peak inverse voltage, peak anode current and aver- tage, average anode dissipation, and a peak anode
age anode current for rectifier operation. current minimum. Under this type of operation the
The maximum peak inverse voltage is the highest tube is used to limit a surge usually of short dura-
instantaneous voltage that a kenotron will safely tion.
withstand in the direction opposite to that in which The maximum peak forward voltage is the high-
it is designed to pass current. est instantaneous voltage that a kenotron will safely
The maximum peak anode current is the highest withstand in the direction in which the tube is
instantaneous current which the filament is de- designed to carry current.
signed to deliver at full rated filament voltage. The maximum average anode dissipation is the
The maximum average anode current is the highest average wattage which may be expended
highest average or d -c value of current which the in the anode under this type of operation.
tube is rated to carry at full rated filament voltage The peak anode current minimum is intended as
and beyond which the tube may be damaged due a guide to indicate the instantaneous anode current
to excessive plate dissipation. which may be expected under typical operating
Some types of kenotrons are given additional conditions.
CLASSES OF KENOTRONS
Kenotrons may be divided into two general envelope type.
classes: 2. Water-cooled kenotrons with anodes which
1. Radiation - cooled kenotrons (sometimes are cooled externally by water circulation through
cooled by immersion in oil) usually of the glass - a water jacket surrounding the anode.
ETI-1 40
APPLICATION CIRCUITS# PAGE 3
In general kenotrons are useful in any application ability of the tube to withstand the open circuit A-45
involving the rectification of alternating current to or inverse voltage, as well as to its ability to pass
provide a direct -current supply or for the suppression sufficient overload current in the forward direction
of intermittent high -voltage surges. The kenotron without overheating. Electrons flow to the plate
finds its greatest usefulness where the requirements with very high velocities so that time-lag effects
call for high voltage at low current or where the are negligible for rectification voltages, even at the
range of ambient temperature variations is wide. highest power supply frequencies used in practice.
A typical example is the kenotron used in air The kenotron rectifier provides a means of ob-
filter applications. The kenotrons supply the high taining a higher voltage d -c supply than can be
voltages necessary to filter the air by electrical conveniently obtained by other methods. The
precipitation. The air is ionized and the negatively
charged dust particles adhere to plates positively stability of these tubes with regard to power supply
charged by the kenotrons. frequency and their small size and quietness of
The kenotron is less efficient at low voltages than operation are added advantages.
gas- or vapor -filled rectifier tubes, but will operate A number of rectifier circuits in which kenotron
satisfactorily at peak inverse voltages far in excess tubes may be used are shown in Figs. 1-10.
of those for which gas- and vapor -filled tubes are #Circuits shown in ETI-140 are examples of possible tube applications
designed. and the description and illustration of them does not convey to the
When selecting a tube type for a particular purchaser of tubes any license under patent rights of General Electric
application, consideration must be given to the Company.
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PAGE 5
4-45
USEFUL RATIOS
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NO. LOAD 1 (AVG)
1 0.500 0.318 E -MAX E -MAX 0.636 I -MAX

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8 0.250 1.274 E-RMS 2.220 E- AVG
0.318 E -MAX
9 0.250 3.140 E-AVG 0.318 1 -MAX
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10 0.167 0.955 1 -MAX
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When a kenotron is placed in series with an alter- without exceeding the maximum rated peak inverse
nating -voltage supply and the resulting pulsating voltage of the kenotron. In other applications tubes
current used to charge a condenser which in turn are operated in parallel to provide greater d -c out-
supplies a load, only one-half of the alternating put current without exceeding the current rating
voltage is used. Such a circuit while satisfactory in of the kenetrons.
some cases is not efficient. In general, multiphase The circuits shown in Figs. 1-10 as well as varia-
circuits utilizing both half cycles of the alternating tions of them will be found useful in such applica-
voltage (fullwave operation) yield a higher average tions as air filters, cable testing, smoke precipi-
output voltage and current for a given tube size. taters, radio transmitters, x-ray and other electro-
The variation in the d -c output voltage known as physical and electro-chemical uses requiring high
the ripple is also considerably reduced with multi- direct voltage at moderate currents.
phase circuits. In some circuits tubes are operated Fig. 11 shows a circuit for testing high -voltage
in series to obtain higher average d -c output vol- cable where extremely high voltage direct current
tages than could be obtained with a single tube is required.
KENOTRON
SURGE DETECTOR
INDUCTION CABLE
VOLTAGE /UNDER
REGULATOR TEST
220 V. A -C
FILAMENT
CONTROL
A- C RESISTOR
K-9033569 12-30-44
Pg. 11 -Circuit for High -Voltage Cable Tester
ETI-1 40
PAGE 6
4-45
INSTALLATION
Cooling resistors or other regulating devices to apply the
Free circulation of cool air around the glass bulb power to the filament gradually and to adjust it
should be maintained. High temperature air from accurately during operation. The filament voltage
other apparatus should be prevented from circu- should be measured directly at the filament
lating around the tubes. If desired the tubes may terminals.
be immersed in a tank of oil with the transformers. The installation of all wires and connections
should be made so that they do not lie on or close
Electrical to the glass of the kenotron. An air space of approxi-
Filament power should be supplied from a fila- mately the length of the tube should be maintained
ment lighting transformer insulated for the proper between the bulb and any metallic body during
voltage, and provided with a secondary midtap operation. Otherwise, corona discharge may develop
for the plate circuit return lead. The filament and result in puncture of the glass bulb.
excitation supply must be provided with suitable
OPERATION
Kenotrons should be operated within the maxi- the peak current to be drawn is less than the full
mum ratings given in the Technical Information* rated value, the allowable filament voltage regula-
in order to obtain maximum tube life and per- tion increases as the value of the peak current
formance. decreases.
The ratings given in the Technical Information* The following tabulation shows the reduction of
prescribe two limiting operating conditions. The the maximum peak current with reduced filament
first, the maximum peak inverse voltage, is a value voltage :
determined by the insulation between electrodes of Filament Voltage Maximum Peak Current
the tube. This is the highest voltage that the tube % of Rated % of Rated
will insulate on the half cycle when no currents 100 100
are passing through the tube. Line surges, circuit 95 65
capacitance, wave form distortion and the maxi- 90 40
mum peak voltage of the applied alternating voltage 85 25
may cause the inverse voltage to exceed the maxi- 80 10
mum peak voltage rating. Excessive anode temperature is an indication of
The second limiting value is the power dissipation abnormal voltage drop in the tube and is usually
of the anode which is determined by the d -c load caused by low filament temperature. Filament vol-
current almost regardless of the voltage across the tage greater than the rated value, while increasing
load. As the design of the circuit especially the the maximum peak current available, will result in
amount of capacitance in the circuit, is a major decreased tube life.
factor in determining the amount of current avail- Careful handling and conservative operation will
able in a given rectifier, oscilloscope measurements be amply repaid by longer and more uniform tube
of this current should be made if any doubt exists life.
as to the magnitude. If the kenotron is to be oper- *Note: The ratings and characteristics of a particular tube are given
ated at full peak current ratings, it will be necessary under Technica Information on the Description and Rating Sheet
to maintain exactly the rated filament voltage. If for that tube.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
ET-T1038A
Page 1
12-57
KENOTRON
PLATE DISSIPATION -800 WATTS LOW VOLTAGE DROP
THORIATED-TUNGSTEN FILAMENT 20 AMPERES AT 75 KILOVOLTS
RECTIFIER AND LIMITER DIODE 1.25 AMPERES DC AT 40 KILOVOLTS
The GL -5973 is a two -electrode high -vacuum service ratings as high as 20 amperes at 75,000 volts
tube for use as a rectifier or surge -limiting diode. apply. These ratings make the tube particularly
Design features include a thoriated-tungsten fila- suitable for use in radar as a charging diode to
ment and a low voltage drop which enable the tube supply d -c power to magnetrons or as a limiter to
to carry high average currents. restrict fault currents. Other applications include
In rectifier service the tube will operate at aver- high -voltage power supplies in cable -testing service
age currents as high as 1.25 amperes at 40,000 volts and smoke precipitators.
and one ampere at higher voltages. In limiter
GENERAL
Filament Voltage 15.2 16 16.8 Volts
Filament Current at 16 Volts 18.0 19.1 20.2 Amperes
Filament Starting Current 30 Amperes
Filament Cold Resistance 0.1 - Ohms
Filament Heating Time, before applying
plate voltage 30 - Seconds
Tube Voltage Drop, Ib =5 amperes . 850 950 1050 Volts
Interelectrode Capacitance 14
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ET -T1038 doted 2-53
GL -5973
ET.T1038A
PAGE 2
12-57

Mechanical
Maximum Glass Temperature* 300 C
Maximum Base Temperature 150 C
MAXIMUM RATINGS AND TYPICAL OPERATING CONDITIONS

Rectifier Service
Maximum Ratings, Absolute Values
Peak Inverse Voltage 75 Kilovolts
Plate Current
Peak 5 Amperes
Average
Peak Inverse Voltage = 40 Kilovolts or Less 1 25 Amperes
Peak Inverse Voltage = more than 40 Kilovolts 1 00 Amperes
Average Plate Dissipation
Peak Inverse Voltage = 40 Kilovolts or Less t 850 Watts
Peak Inverse Voltage =more than 40 Kilovolts 800 Watts
Limiter Service
Peak Inverse Voltage 75 Kilovolts
Peak Plate Current 20 Amperes
Average Plate Dissipation 800 Watts
*Where tubes are enclosed or operated in close proximity to each other, forced -air cooling may be required to limit bulb
and base temperatures to the allowable maximum.
Maximum observed temperature of 1010 C at any point on the anode.
Maximum observed temperature of 985 C at any point on the anode.

If the GL -5973 is operated at anode voltages in excess of 16 kilovolts, x-ray radiation shielding may be necessary to protect
(a) X -Ray Protection Design, Handbook No. 50. National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C.
(b) X -Ray Protection, Handbook No. 60. National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C.
The above references are available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D.C.
GL -5973
TYPICAL FILAMENT CURRENT CHARACTERISTIC ET-T1038A
PAGE 3
12-57
0 2 4 6 8 12 14 6 - 18 20
FILAMENT VOLTAGE IN VOLTS
K -69087-72A380 12-7-50
TYPICAL PLATE CHARACTERISTIC

Ef =16 VOLTS
20
16-
12
0
idoo 2000 3000 4000
PLATE VOLTAGE IN VOLTS
K -69087-72A381 3-14-52
GL -5973
ET-T1038A
PAGE 4
12-57 6-8I" MAX. DIA.
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N-21009AZ 11-25-53
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL-5741 /FP -85-A
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
En -142A
PAGE 1
5-51
KENOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL-5741/FP-85-A is a two -electrode tube tion-cooled. The cathode is a pure -tungsten fila-
designed for use as a rectifier. The anode is radia- ment.
RECOMMENDED FOR REPLACEMENT ONLY-USE GL -8020 FOR NEW APPLICATIONS
Electrical Data
Cathode-Filamentary type, pure tungsten
Filament voltage 10.0 volts
Filament current 5 0 amperes
Voltage drop ( Ib =100 milliamperes) 280 volts
Interelectrode capacitance, plate -filament 1.8 micromicrofarads
Mechanical Data
Base-A4-10
Maximum over-all dimensions
Length 8 inches
Diameter 2A- inches
Mounting position vertical, with base down
Maximum glass temperature 150 C
GENERAL ELECTRIC
'Partially revised. Supersedes ETI.142 dated 4-45
GL -5741 /FP -85-A
ETI.142A
PAGE 2
5-51
MAXIMUM RATINGS-Absolute Values
Maximum peak inverse voltage 20,000 volts
Maximum peak anode current 100 milliamperes
Average anode current 20 milliamperes
300
FP -85-A
EMISSION CHARACTERISTIC
200
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
9
8
7
6
5
5 6 7 8 9 I0
K-6917414 2-6-45
GL -5741 /FP -85-A
ETI-142A
PAGE 3
5-51
*OUTLINE
GL-5741/FP-85-A KENOTRON
5" MAX
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NC
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FILAMENT
TERMINALS
K-8639604 5-24-48
1 New drawing.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
5-51 (11M)
ETI -304
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
KENOTRON
GL -2B23
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL 5-49
Equipment using this type should be so designed Description and Rating Sheet, ETI-286.
that any tube within the limits specified will
operate satisfactorily. MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
The tube shall be designed to have the average The tube shall have the dimensions and be within
characteristics and maximum ratings given on the the tolerances shown on the tube outline drawing.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Test methods according to IRE Standards
See
Limits
Test Note Test Conditions
Min. Max Units
Heater Current Ef = 6.3 volts a -c 275 325 Milliampere

a -c
Plate Current Eb = 100 volts d -c 13 19 Milliampere
d -c
* Plate Current Field Strength = 90 gauss; Eb = 100 volts d -c .. .... 100 Microampere
d -c
Field Strength 1 Field Strength 50 60 gauss
Sensitivity 1, 2 Sensitivity 1.75 .... Milliampere
per gauss
Note 1: Eb = 100 volts d -c; the field strength is adjusted for a plate current of 8.0 milliamperes.
Note 2: The sensitivity of this point is equal to Pip/ (H =field strength) for small variations of H.
* Not more than 10 per cent of the tubes may be outside the limits shown for this test.
5-49 (3M)
Filing No. 8850
r
APPLICATION DATA
ETI-146A
PAGE 1
3-50
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ETI-1 46 dated 4-45.
Only change on page 6
PHANOTRONS
ETI-146A
PAGE 2
3-50
DESCRIPTION
A phanotron is a thermionic gas tube in which ing losses in the phanotron allows larger electrode
no means is provided for controlling the current spacing and smaller -size electrodes for a given cur-
flow. rent -carrying capacity than is possible with high -
The gas used may be one of the inert gases such vacuum tubes. The elimination of space -charge also
as argon, xenon, or helium, or the vapor pressure of permits the use of an electron -emitting cathode of
a few drops of mercury. The presence of this gas higher efficiency and much larger current -carrying
neutralizes, by ionization, the electron space -charge capabilities than otherwise could be used. A gas -
around the cathode created by the electrons emitted filled tube therefore, can carry much higher current
from it. This space -charge, which is negative in than a high -vacuum tube of corresponding dimen-
effect and tends to drive the electrons back into the sions. The vapor pressure, however, is sufficiently
cathode, is one of the limitations on the amount of low so that the anode can withstand, when negative,
current a high -vacuum electronic tube can carry. the voltages for which the tube is designed.
Another limitation is the ability of the cathode to The phanotron in its most usual form of a half -
emit the electrons which comprise the unidirec- wave rectifier has two electrodes, an anode and a
tional current flow. This factor, however, can be cathode, although an additional anode may be added
controlled by design of an electron emitting source if a full -wave rectifier is desired. Since the phanotron
satisfactory for the size of tube required. will conduct in one direction only, it is most gener-
The absence of space -charge and its accompany- ally used in rectifier circuits.
RATI NGS
The ratings of gas -discharge tubes are given in short circuits without the probability of a reduction
terms of fundamental conditions on the tube itself in life and the possibility of a failure.
rather than in terms of any circuit constants. Values
for a particular tube are given on the individual The Maximum Average Anode Current
tube descriptive sheets, (i.e., in terms of actual is a rating based on tube heating. It is the highest
anode voltage and current.) average current which can be carried continuously
The Maximum Peak Inverse Voltage through the tube. In the case of a rapidly repeating
duty cycle, this may be measured on a d -c meter.
is a rating which is common to both phanotrons Otherwise, it is necessary to calculate the average
and thyratrons. It is the highest instantaneous current over a period not to exceed a definite inter-
voltage that the tube will safely stand in the direc- val of time which is specified for each design of
tion opposite to that in which it is designed to pass tube. For example, in a two -tube, 60 -cycle rectifier
current and depends upon operation within the feeding into an inductive load (so that the tube con-
specified temperature range and within the surge ducts approximately half of the time with a square
current rating. It should be emphasized that the wave) a tube with maximum instantaneous anode
maximum rating of the tube refers to the actual current of 15 amperes, a maximum average current
inverse voltage and not to the calculated values. A of 2.5 amperes and an integration period of 15
cathode-ray oscilloscope or spark gap connected seconds, can carry a series of 15 -ampere, 180 -degree
across the tube is useful in determining the actual blocks of current (half the time) for 5 seconds out
peak inverse voltage. of each 15 seconds, or a series of 7.5 -ampere, 180 -
The Maximum Instantaneous Anode Current
degree blocks of current (half the time) for 10
seconds out of each 15 seconds.
is the highest instantaneous current that a tube can In addition to the above ratings, there are a
safely conduct under normal operating conditions number of other tube characteristics. The voltage
in the direction of normal current flow. drop from anode to cathode is a characteristic
The ability of a given tube to conduct this in- which becomes important when the anode supply
stantaneous current without excessive voltage drop voltage is low, as it then becomes a large part of the
will depend upon cathode heating and condition of working voltage. The typical voltage drop which
the emitting surface. may be encountered is included in the tube ratings,
The Maximum Surge Current
and the maximum in the Specifications. This in-
cludes the effect of temperature, change during tube
rating is a measure of the ability of a tube to with- life, and variation between individual tubes.
stand extremely high transient currents; it is also a
measure of the stiffness of the anode circuit in which
the tube will operate satisfactorily at rated tempera- Condensed -Mercury Temperature
ture and with maximum peak inverse voltage is the temperature which controls the mercury-
applied. This rating is intended to form a basis for vapor pressure and hence many of the tube charac-
equipment design in limiting the abnormal currents teristics. This is measured on the bulb just above
that occur during short-circuit conditions. It does the base, the point where the mercury vapor is con-
not mean that the tube can be subjected to repeated densing within the tube.
ETI-146A
PAGE 3
3-50
Satisfactory tube operation depends upon operat- cathode. Sufficient heating must also be allowed to
ing within the specified temperature limits. When bring the condensed -mercury temperature within
the tube is being heated it must be remembered limits.
that the heating time specified refers only to the
CLASSES OF TUBES
Phanotrons are built in both glass and metal en- Mercury-vapor phanotrons are available for
velopes. The higher voltage tubes use glass construc- those applications where the temperature can easily
tion for ease of insulation. Metal -envelope tubes are be controlled. Where a wide range of ambient tem-
adapted for panel mounting whereas the smaller perature will be encountered, inert -gas -filled tubes
glass tubes are designed for applications where a should be used.
socket mounting is desirable.
APPLICATI ON CIRCUITS#
Phanotrons are designed to cover a very wide cuits where it is desired to supply d -c power for
range of voltages and currents and as a result are other electronic tubes. Figs. 1 to 10 below illustrate
suitable for use as rectifiers in many types of elec- some of the more typical rectifier circuits as well as
tronic applications. In addition to electronic con- companion wave forms and useful conversion ratios.
trol applications, phanotrons may be used in cir-
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them does not convey to the purchaser of tubes any license under patent rights of General Electric Company.
EV-146A
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3-50
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PAGE 5
3-50
USEFUL RATIOS
FIG. TUBE I (AVG)

E-AVG E- INVERSE I-AVG
NO. LOAD 1 (AVG)
1 0.500 0.318 E -MAX E -MAX 0.636I -MAX

0.450 E-RMS 3.140 E-AVG
0.636 E- MAX E -MAX 0.636 I -MAX
2 0.500 0.900 E- RMS 1.570 E- AVG
0.827 E- MAX W E -MAX
3 0.333 1.170 E- RMS 2.090 E-AVG 0.827 I -MAX
0.827 E- MAX NT E -MAX

4 0.167 1.170 E-RMS 2.090E-AVG 0.827 I -MAX
5 0.333 1.650 E- MAX -VW E -MAX 0.955 I -MAX

2.340 E-RMS 1.050 E-AVG
1.650 E- MAX NT E- MAX
6 0.333 2.340 E-RMS 1.050 E- AVG
0.955 I -MAX
7 0_333
0.955 E- MAX E- MAX 0.955 I -MAX
1.340 E- RMS 1.050 E- AVG
0.900 E- MAX
8 0.250 1.274 E-RMS 0.900 I- MAX
2.220 E- AVG
0.318 E -MAX
9 Q250 0.450 E- RMS 0.318 I -MAX
3.140 E-AVG
0.955 E -MAX
10 0.167 0.955 I -MAX
1.350 E- RMS 2.090E-AVG

Another important application of the phanotron specific applications by consideration of the ratings,
is to supply d -c power for automatic battery charg- including peak and average currents to be con-
ing equipment designed to give voltage regulation ducted and peak inverse voltages applied. When a
over a wide range with a relatively constant current tube has been chosen for the application, the Speci-
at a set limit. A battery charging circuit is shown fications should be consulted to determine the limits
in Fig. 11. In circuit design tubes are selected for of operation.
ELECTRONIC
VOLTAGE
(1)BATTERY[ 1
REGULATOR LOAD L=1
1
FG-280
P HA NOT RON FILAMENT
TUBES TRANSFORMER
SUPPLY
ANODE
TRANSFORMER
K-9033806 2-10-45
Fig. 11 -Circuit for Phanotron Battery Charger
INSTALLATION
Mechanical
Phanotrons should be mounted in sockets or sup- only in a vertical position. A shock -absorbing
ports of good quality with connections of sufficient mounting must be used if the tube is to be subjected
current -carrying capacity, and should be operated to excessive vibration or shock.
ETI-1 46A
PAGE 6
3-50
Electrical ing chamber of the tube. The location of the cooling
The cathode should be operated preferably from chamber is indicated on the outline drawing by the
an a -c source, and must assume operating tempera- words "controlling mercury temperature."
ture before electron current is drawn. The design of equipment should allow the tube to
An appreciable glow, when plate voltage is not operate within the condensed -mercury temperature
applied, is an indication that the tube is exposed to limits over the range of ambient temperatures to be
radio frequency. Such a condition should be cor- encountered.
rected; otherwise the tube life and performance When mercury-vapor tubes are subjected to low
will be adversely affected. ambient temperatures or when it is desired to re-
duce the mercury -heating time some form of heat -
conserving enclosure should be used. This may be
Thermal provided with thermostatically controlled shut-
When a mercury-vapor phanotron is first placed ters and/or heaters to bring the condensed -mercury
in operation, it is necessary to distribute the mer- temperature within the operating range. Heaters
cury properly before anode voltage is applied. This should be located so that the normal condensed -
is usually accomplished by applying filament volt- mercury region always remains the coolest portion
age long enough to distill the mercury into the cool- of the tube enclosure.
OPERATION
Cathode Circuit The instantaneous anode current experienced is
The cathode voltage should not deviate from the affected largely by the characteristics of the output
rated * value by more than five per cent. Filament circuit, including a filter if one is used. The instan-
voltage should be set so that voltage fluctuations taneous tube current of full -wave rectifiers using a
give an average value equal to the rated filament highly inductive output circuit may approach the
voltage. Too low a filament voltage may result in a d -c reading in the load circuit. If the output circuit
very short life or perhaps immediate failure due to is highly capacitive with respect to the tube, the
loss of emission. Too high a voltage will shorten the instantaneous current in the tube may be many
life of the cathode somewhat. During stand-by times the load current. Analysis of the individual
periods the filament should be operated at normal circuit is necessary.
voltage. The average anode current must not exceed the
A Where quadrature filament excitation is specified, rated value. With a steady load this may be read
the filament voltage should be 90 30 degrees out directly on a d -c meter. In the case of fluctuating
of phase with the anode voltage. loads, however, the reading should be averaged
over a period not exceeding the time shown under
*Technical Information.
Anode Circuit
The duration of the surge current shall not be
The peak inverse voltage applied to the anode greater than the time shown on the Technical In-
should never exceed the rated* value. In the usual formation. *
single-phase circuits, the peak inverse voltage, for The voltage drop from anode to cathode is so low
sine -wave conditions may be taken as the total that it has little effect on the complete circuit ex-
anode -transformer secondary voltage (rms value) cept when the anode voltage used is low; hence
multiplied by 1.4. The relations between the peak variations of tube voltage drop with life are not
inverse voltage, the direct voltage, and the rms readily apparent. Where uninterrupted service is
value of alternating voltage depend largely upon desired, the tube drop should be checked at regular
the individual characteristics of the rectifier circuit intervals by means of a cathode-ray oscilloscope or
and the power supply. Line surges, keying surges other suitable means. This drop is one criterion of
or any other transient or wave -form distortion may tube condition and a rapid rise from one test to the
raise the actual peak voltage to a value higher than next may determine failure.
that calculated from the sine -wave voltages of the
transformer. *Note: The Ratings And Characteristics Of A Particular Tube Are Given
Under Technical Information On The Description And Rating Sheet For
AAdditional information not previously included. That Tube.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady. N. Y.
3-50 (11M)
Filing No. 8850
ET -T1477
PAGE 1
11-57
PHANOTRON
HALF -WAVE MERCURY-VAPOR
The GL -575-A is a half -wave, mercury-vapor inverse voltages, and to conduct at relatively low
rectifier tube designed to withstand high peak applied voltages.
GENERAL
['Cathode-Filamentary
Filament Current at 5.0 Volts 9.0 10.0 11.5 Amperes
Heating Time 30 .... Seconds
Anode Voltage Drop, typical 10 .... Volts
e Critical Anode Voltage 100 Volts
Mechanical
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ET1-244C dated 10-50
GL -575-A
ET -T1477
PAGE 2
11-57
Maximum Peak Inverse Anode Voltage 10,000 15,000 Volts
EPeak
Quadrature Operation 10.0 10.0 Amperes
In Phase Operation 7.0 6.0 Amperes
El Average
In Phase Operation 1.75 1.5 Amperes
Frequency 150 150 Cycles per
Second
Condensed -Mercury Temperature Limits* +20 to +60 +20 to +50 C
*Maximum temperature ratings for intermediate peak inverse voltages may be determined by linear interpolation. When
this is done lower current rating applies.
Denot es an addition.
®Denotes a change.
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_L- ANODE TERMINAL
.400"
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N-21500AZ-Outline revised. 12-30-57
GENERAL ELECTRIC
ET -T1478
PAGE 1
11-57
PHANOTRON
HALF -WAVE MERCURY-VAPOR
The GL -673 is a half -wave, mercury-vapor rec- voltages, and to conduct at relatively low applied
tifier tube designed to withstand high peak inverse voltages.
GENERAL
Cathode-Filamentary
--
Filament Current, at 5.0 Volts 9.0 10.0 11.5 Amperes
@Critical Anode Voltage 100 Volts
Mechanical
Equilibrium Condensed -Mercury Temperature Rise over Ambient
At No Load, approximate . 12 C
Base-Super-Jumbo 4 -Pin Bayonet, A4-18.
Cap-Medium Metal, C1-5.
@Net Weight, approximate. 13 Ounces
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -673
ET -T1478
PAGE 2
11-57
DPeak
In Phase Operation 70 6.0 Amperes
D Average
Quadrature Operation 25 2.5 Amperes
In Phase Operation 1 75 1.5 Amperes
®Fault 100 100 Amperes
Maximum Duration 01 0.1 Seconds
Condensed -Mercury Temperature Limits* +20 to +60 +20 to +50 C
*Maximum temperature ratings for intermediate peak inverse voltages may be determined by linear
interpolation. When this is done lower current rating applies.
DDenotes an addition.
e Denotes a change.
1-,-/->-----L--.566"±.007" DIA.
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A4-18
N-21501AZ-Outliae revised 12.30-57
GENERAL ELECTRIC
DESCRIPTION AND RATING GL -857-B
ET -T1503
PAGE 1
11-58
PHANOTRON
The GL -857-B is a half -wave, mercury-vapor vapor tubes, together with other features of design
rectifier tube for use in the high voltage field. The and construction assure maximum efficiency of
low voltage drop characteristic inherent in mercury- operation in many different rectifier applications.
GENERAL
Filament Voltage 4.75 5 5.25 Volts
Filament Current at 5 Volts 30 33 Amperes
Cathode Heating Time 60 - Seconds
Anode Voltage Drop 15 - Volts
Critical Anode Voltage 100 Volts
Mechanical
Type of Cooling-Convection or Forced Air
P Equilibrium Condensed -Mercury Temperature Rise above Ambient
At No Load, approximate 11.5 C
®Net Weight, maximum 3.5 Pounds
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -857-B
ET -T1503
PAGE 2
MAXIMUM RATINGS, Absolute Values Convection Forced Air
®Condensed -Mercury Temperature Limits +25 to +60 +30 to +40 C
Peak 40 40 Amperes
EIDenotes an addition.
®Denotes a change.
CI X-RAY WARNING NOTICE
If the GL -857-B is operated at anode voltages in excess of 16 kilovolts, x-ray radiation shielding may be necessary to protect
The above references are available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D. C.
RATE OF RISE OF
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GL -857-B
ET -TI 503
PAGE 3
11-58
ANODE
CAP TERMINAL
NO. CI - 10
2" DIA
APPROX.
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K-4903593 1-23-51
GENERAL ELECTRIC
DESCRIPTION AND RATING GL -869-B
ET -T1504
PAGE 1
11-58
PHANOTRON
The GL -869-B is a half -wave, mercury-vapor quired. The cathode is designed for economical,
rectifier tube for use in broadcast transmitters and long -life operation.
other applications where high d -c voltages are re -
GENERAL
Filament Voltage 4 75 5.0 5.25 Volts
Filament Current at 5.0 Volts 19 21 Amperes
Cathode Heating Time 60 . . . . Seconds
Anode Voltage Drop 15 .... Volts
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -869-B
ET-Tl 504
PAGE 2
11-58

Mechanical
Type of Cooling-Convection or Forced Air
Equilibrium Condensed -Mercury Temperature Rise above Ambient
Net Weight, maximum 1 6 Pounds
Maximum Peak Inverse Anode Voltage 10,000 15,000 20,000 Volts
Condensed -Mercury Temperature Limits 30 to 60 30 to 50 30 to 40 C
Peak
In -Phase Operation 10 10 10 Amperes
Quadrature Operation 20 20 10 Amperes
Average
In -Phase Operation 2.5 2.5 2.5 Amperes
Quadrature Operation 5 5 2.5 Amperes
Maximum Averaging Time 30 30 30 Seconds
Fault 100 100 100 Amperes
Maximum Duration 0.1 0.1 0.1 Seconds
Maximum Frequency 150 150 150 Cycles per Second

If the GL -869-B is operated at anode voltages in excess of 16 kilovolts, x-ray radiation shielding may be necessary to protect
The above references are available of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D. C.
GL -869-B
ET -T1504
PAGE 3
11-58
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K -69087-72A133 2-17-49
GL -869-B
ET -T1504
PAGE 4
11-58
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ANODE
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FILAMENT AND ANODE FILAMENT

RETURN TERMINAL TERMINAL
N.C.
K-4909011 9-26-50
GENERAL ELECTRIC
ET -T1514
PAGE 1
12-58
PHANOTRON
The GL -872-A is a mercury-vapor, half -wave rectifier for use in high -voltage rectifier circuits.
GENERAL
Filament Current at 5.0 Volts 7.5 8.0 Amperes
Cathode Heating Time Required 30 .. Seconds
Mechanical
Equilibrium Condensed -Mercury -Temperature Rise Above Ambient
Net Weight, maximum 7 5 Ounces
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -872-A
ET -T1514
PAGE 2
Maximum Peak Inverse Anode Voltage 5000 10,000 Volts
Peak 50 5.0 Amperes
Surge 50 50 Amperes
Maximum Duration 02 0.2 Seconds
Condensed -Mercury Temperature Limits +20 to +70 +20 to +60C
5" MAX.
r6 DIA. ANODE TERMINAL
CI -5 BASE
.566"±.007" DIA.
it.
2
ZONE FOR CONDENSED- frt

MERCURY TEMP.
MEASUREMENT
BASE A4-29
NC
FILAMENT
TERMINAL
FILAMENT a ANODE
RETURN TERMINAL NC
K-8639375 8-2-49
GENERAL d ELECTRIC
GL-5558/FG-32
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
EU-147C
PAGE 1
5-51
PHANOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -5558/F G-32 is a half -wave, mercury- tubes the GL-5558/FG-32 has a relatively low and
vapor rectifier for converting alternating current to constant voltage drop which is an advantage in low -
direct current. It is adapted to applications where voltage rectifier applications as it allows more effi-
rectification of higher currents at lower frequencies cient utilization of power and results in lower cir-
and voltages is desired than is possible with high - cuit losses.
vacuum tubes. In comparison with high -vacuum
GENERAL
Cathode-Indirectly heated
Heater current at 5 volts 4.5 4.9 amperes
Cathode heating time 5 - minutes
Anode voltage drop 15 - volts
Critical anode voltage 50 volts
4 Completely revised.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -5558 /FG-32
ETI-147C
PAGE 2
5-51

Mechanical Data
Equilibrium condensed -mercury -temperature rise above ambient

Maximum peak inverse anode voltage 2000 5000 volts
Condensed -mercury temperature limits +30 to +80 +30 to +60 C
Peak 15 15 amperes
Average 25 2.5 amperes
Maximum frequency 150 150 cycles per sec.
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N-21534ZA 3-11-47
GL -5558 /FG-32
ETI.147C
PAGE 3
5-51
OUTLINE
GL-5558/FG-32 PHANOTRON
.566 " ± .°?7."

DA
400 MIN. ANODE TERMINAL

0I-5
63+1
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MERCURY
TEMPERATURE LEVEL
4
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A 4-10
NODE RETURN TERMINAL

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K-4373333 10-15-45
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
5-51 (11M)
GL -8008
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-256A
PAGE 1
10-50
PHANOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -8008 is a half -wave, mercury-vapor rec- voltages. The ratings are the same as those for the
tifier tube designed to withstand high peak inverse 872-A. The 8008, however, has a Super -Jumbo
voltages and to conduct at relatively low applied push -type base.
GENERAL DESIGN
Filament voltage 4 75 5.0 5.25 volts
Filament current at 5.0 volts 7.5 8.0 amperes
Mechanical Data
Net weight, maximum 7.5 ounces
Technical information completely revised.
GENERAL ha ELECTRIC
Supersedes EV-256 dated 12-45
GL -8008
ETI-256A
PAGE 2
Maximum peak inverse anode voltage 5000 10,000 volts
Peak 5.0 5.0 amperes
Average 1 25 1.25 amperes
Maximum frequency 150 150 cycles per second
Condensed -mercury temperature limits +20 to +70 +20 to +60 C
OUTLINE
.GL -8008 PHANOTRON
± .007
.566" DIA.
.400"
MIN. ANODE TERMINAL
CI -5
5"
216 MAX. DIA
FILAMENT & FILAMENT

ANODE RETURN TERMINAL
TERMINAL
CONTROLLING
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TEMP.
LEVEL
'4
Ar.SUPER
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4 PIN BASE
1 e I
A4-18
82±4 -
NG NC
BOTTOM VIEW
N-21502AZ 9-7-45
Drawing revised.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
10-50 (11M)
L -5561/D FE FT04N
AN RATING
ETI-148B
PAGE 1
4-48
PHANOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL-5561/FG-104 is a half -wave, mercury-va- tubes. In comparison with high -vacuum tubes, the
por rectifier for converting alternating current to di- GL-5561/FG-104 has a low and constant voltage
rect current. It is suitable for applications where rec- drop which is an advantage in low -voltage rectifier
tification of higher currents at lower frequencies and applications since it allows more efficient utilization
voltages is desired than is possible with high -vacuum of power and results in lower circuit losses.

Mechanical Data
Mounting position-vertical, base -down
Net weight, maximum 1 pound
GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC
GL-5561/FG-104
ETW1488
PAGE 2
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Continuous Welder -Control
Service Service
Instantaneous..40
Maximum peak inverse anode voltage .
Average anode current.

Surge anode current, for design only .
...3000
6.4
400
10,000 volts
16 amperes
4 amperes
160 amperes
Duration of surge current . 0.1 0.1 second
Maximum time of averaging current 15 15 seconds
Temperature limits, condensed mercury +40 to +80 +25 to +50 centigrade
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ET1-14138
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x-316 D IA' MAX.
CAP*r3917 ANODE
TERMINAL
II -4
CONTROLLING
MERCURY
TEMPERATURE
4
SAS 04310 ------,
I
HEATER
TERMINAL 45°
CATHODE
TERMINAL
NOT USED
ANODE RETURN
a CATHODE TERMINAL
K-4955993 8-5-44
OUTLINE GL-5561/FG-104
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
4-48 (9M)
Filing No. 8850
FG-166
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
En -149A
PAGE 1
10-50
DESCRIPTION
PHANOTRON
The FG-166 half -wave, all -metal mercury-vapor ply 125 or 250 to 600 volts in capacities of 15 to 50
rectifier is capable of carrying peak currents as high kilowatts. The sturdy all -metal construction com-
as 75 amperes. It is suitable for rectifiers that sup- bines mechanical strength with simplicity of design.
Electrical
Filament current, approx 100 amperes
Filament heating time, typical 2 minutes
Optimum phase of filament voltage with respect
to anode voltage 90 degrees
Peak voltage drop 9 volts
Rise of tube temperature above ambient without forced -air circulation
Average anode current 0 amperes
Condensed mercury temperature 30 centigrade
Temperature of side of tube 100 centigrade
Average anode current 20 amperes
Condensed mercury temperature 35 centigrade
Temperature of side of tube 150 centigrade
GENERAL ELECTRIC
FG-166
ETI-149A
PAGE 2
10-50
Mechanical
Net weight, approx 55 pounds
Mounting position vertical, with
radiator down
MAXIMUM RATINGS
20 to 60 C condensed mercury 1500 volts
20 to 70 C condensed mercury 800 volts
Instantaneous 75 amperes
Average 20 amperes
*OUTLINE
PHANOTRON FG-166
17"
CONDENSED -MERCURY
TEMPERATURE 20 C FLEXIBLE ANODE
12
TERMINAL
40 C
10 60 C-
80 C
8
ix
4 4
Is' t -ti
5" MAX. DIA.
0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
ANODE CURRENT AMPERES 15"+

PEAK 1N
FG-166 PHANOTRON
PEAK DROP VS PEAK ANODE CURRENT. I9-
2 AMAX.
AVERAGE VALUES MEASURED FROM FILAMENT TRANSFORMER
MIDTAP TO ANODE
K-6917484 2-10-45
ZONE FOR
CONDENSED
MERCURY
TEMPERATURE
MEASUREMENT
FILAMENT LEAD
CONNECTED TO TUBULATION
ENVELOPE RADIATOR
FILAMENT
TERMINAL
N21544AZ 8-10-49
*Revised drawing
GENERAL ELECTRIC
(11M)
10-50
Schenectady, N. Y.
FG- 1 90
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-150
PAGE 1
4-45
PHANOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The FG-190 is a gas -filled all -metal tube for use as will not carry as high a voltage as mercury tubes
a full -wave rectifier at low voltages. The use of gas of comparable size. They can, however, be operated
imposes a voltage limitation and tubes of this type in much lower ambient temperatures.
Electrical
Heater voltage 25 volts
Heater current, approx 12 amperes
Heating time, typical 5 seconds
Voltage drop, typical 8 volts
Pick-up voltage, either anode, typical 14 volts
Mechanical
Mounting position vertical, with leads down
GENERAL ELECTRIC
FG- 1 90
ETI-150
PAGE 2
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Maximum peak inverse anode voltage 175 volts
Maximum instantaneous anode current
25 cycles and above 5 amperes
Below 25 cycles 2 50 amperes
Average anode current 1 25 amperes
Surge anode current, for design only 20 amperes
Duration of surge current 01 second
TUBULATI ON 5"
3"
16
16
1+6
1''
2
,+ 0""
4' 3
16
7 MAX.
116 DIA.
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T6 DIA. 42 MAX.
4-M
I"
LEADS WITH 5" 4
TERMINALS REMOVED -- 16
FILAMENT
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FILAMENT
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3"
8 .Ft,
45 64
OUTLINE
FG-190 PHANOTRON
K-5300039 7-13-44
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 6850
GL -869-B
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-154B
PAGE 1
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PHANOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -869-B is a half -wave, mercury-vapor tion. In quadrature operation the filament and
rectifier tube for use in broadcast transmitters anode voltages are ninety plus or minus thirty
and other applications where high d -c voltages are degrees out of phase with each other. Such an
required. Economy of operation and high over-all arrangement, allowing uniform utilization of the
efficiency result from several unique design fea- cathode, results in greater uniformity of character-
tures incorporated in this tube. The design of istics than is possible with other methods, and in
cathode allows the further advantage of operation long tube life.
with either in -phase or quadrature filament excita-
GENERAL
Filament voltage 4 75 5 5.25 volts
Filament current at 5.0 volts 19 21 amperes

GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC
GL -869-B
ETI.154B
PAGE 2
5-49

Mechanical Data
Type of cooling-Convection or forced air
Net weight, maximum 1.6 pounds

Maximum peak inverse anode voltage 10,000 15,000 20,000 volts
Condensed -mercury temperature limits 30 to 60 30 to 50 30 to 40 degrees C
Peak
In -phase operation 10 10 10 amperes
Quadrature operation 20 20 10 amperes
Average
In -phase operation 2.5 2.5 2.5 amperes
Quadrature operation 5 5 2.5 amperes
Surge (maximum duration 0.1 second) 100 100 100 amperes
Maximum averaging time 30 30 30 seconds
Maximum frequency 150 150 150 cycles per second
GL -869-B
ET1.15411
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5-49
GL -869-B
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A New curve.
GL -869-B
ETI-154B
PAGE 4
5-49
800" ±D°7"
DIA.
ANODE IL
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BASE NO. C1-9
In DIA.
5g MAX.
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TEMPERATURE
MEASUREMENT TUBE TYPE
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OUTLINE
GL -869-B PHANOTRON
K-4909011 2-17-49
EIRevised outline.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL -872-A/872
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-155A
PAGE 1
4-48
PHANOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -872-A/872 is a half -wave, mercury- peak inverse voltages, and to conduct at rela-
vapor rectifier tube designed to withstand high tively low applied voltages.
Electrical
Filament current, approximate . 7 5 amperes
Transformer power for design purposes 50 watts
Heating time, typical 30 seconds
Mechanical
Net weight 1/2 pound
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes EV-155 dated 4-45
G1.43724% /872
ETI-155A
PAGE 2
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Maximum peak inverse anode voltage
150 cycles or less 5,000 volts
Corresponding condensed -mercury temperature limits 20-70 centigrade
Maximum peak inverse anode voltage
150 cycles or less 10,000 volts
Corresponding condensed -mercury temperature limits 20-60 centigrade
Instantaneous, 25 cycles and above. 5 0 amperes
Average 1 25 amperes
Maximum time of surge anode current 0 2 second
5" MAX.
2 ANODE TERMINAL
r6 DIA. CI -5 BASE
.566 "+.00711DIA.
re+ I"
4 -4
CONTROLLING
MERCURY
LEVEL
Ft
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BASE A4 -29 U T
FILAMENT
TERMINAL
FILAMENT B FILAMEN
SHIELD TERMINAL
K-8639375 3-17-47
OUTLINE
GL -872-A/872 PHANOTRON
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
0-
APPLICATION DATA
ETI-156
PAGE 1
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GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC
PLIOTRONS
En -156
PAGE 2
4-45
DESCRIPTION
A pliotron is a high -vacuum thermionic tube in damentals of operation, ratings, classes of tubes,
which one or more electrodes are employed to con- applications, maintenance and operation as well as
trol the unidirectional current flow. other qualities which render these tubes particu-
The succeeding paragraphs will describe the fun- larly useful to industry.
FUNDAMENTALS OF THE PLIOTRON

The pliotron is a high -vacuum tube similar to that it is possible to control considerable amounts
the two -electrode kenotron. The difference lies in of power in the plate circuit with the expenditure
the addition of a grid or grids to control current flow of very small amounts of power in the grid circuit.
to the anode (or plate). In a kenotron rectifier the The pliotron can, therefore, be used as a very sensi-
amount of current which can be passed through tive device.
the tube at a given positive plate voltage is limited Since the pliotron can amplify power, it is pos-
by the building up of a negative space charge around sible to make it generate sustained oscillations by
the filament or cathode, caused by the electrons feeding back a fraction of the power in the plate cir-
which are leaving it. If a positively charged grid is cuit to the grid circuit. Such an arrangement is
now interposed between filament and plate, this commonly termed an oscillator.
negative space charge is partially neutralized and From the foregoing discussion, it can be seen that
more current is allowed to flow to the plate at the pliotrons may be used in a variety of ways. No one
same plate potential. Conversely, if the grid is nega- design is best fitted for all of these uses, each is de-
tively charged, the current is decreased. If the grid signed for particular types of service, and a wide
is made sufficiently negative, the current flow can variety is available.
be completely cut off. Between the cutoff value of Since a pliotron is exhausted to a high degree of
grid voltage and the maximum positive value of vacuum, its operation is not limited by the vapor
grid potential to which it is safe to go, the control pressure of a condensable medium within and the
of the grid over the plate current is continuous. permissible range of ambient temperature is thereby
Since the grid is located closer to the filament than increased. Unlike gas -or vapor -filled grid -controlled
is the plate, a given change in grid potential has a tubes, the pliotron is designed to control both the
greater effect on plate current than an equal change starting and stopping of plate current and may be
of plate potential. Thus, the pliotron can be used to used to generate or control very high frequencies.
amplify voltage variations. If the variations of grid It is, therefore, possible to obtain continuous con-
potential are maintained in the negative region, trol of plate current even with a positive d -c plate
substantially no electrons can flow to the grid, so potential.
DEFINITIONS OF HIGH -VACUUM TUBE RATINGS

General The cathode or filament information is given in
When the terms used in the rating of high - terms of normal heating voltage. A current figure
vacuum tubes are considered, it is important to to indicate transformer rating is also given. The
realize that the application of the limits and values filament or cathode, except in unusual cases, should
given for a particular tube depends upon the oper- always be operated at this rated voltage rather than
at rated current and the voltage should be adjusted
ating conditions. Any nominal rating can apply to so that the normal fluctuation in line voltage aver-
one set of conditions and not to all the conditions ages around this point. Normally, when this is done
encountered in practice. a plus or minus variation of five per cent heating
For certain high -vacuum tubes two sets of ratings voltage is allowable.
are given one designated as CCS (Continuous Com- The maximum plate voltage of a pliotron is the
mercial Service) and the other as ICAS (Intermit- highest d -c plate voltage which the pliotron can
tent Commercial and Amateur Service). safely withstand. Equipment using these tubes
The former are for use in applications where theshould be so designed and operated that under no
prime consideration is reliability of performance conditions will this value of plate voltage be ex-
ceeded. It is, therefore, desirable, when selecting
and long life. The latter can be used in applications
where the service is intermittent in nature, i.e., a pliotron for a particular application to determine
where the operating period does not exceed five the changes in filament voltage and plate voltage
minutes and where this period of operation is fol- that may be caused by line voltage fluctuation,
lowed by a standby period of at least the same load variation and manufacturing variations in the
duration. Although ICAS ratings are higher than associated apparatus. Then, choose an average
those recommended for CCS and permit the use of value of plate voltage so that under the usual oper-
greater power they do result in a decrease in tube ating conditions, the maximum rating will not be
life below what may be expected with CCS operation. exceeded.
En -156
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The grid ratings are given in terms of the maxi- grid, all other electrode voltages being maintained
mum grid voltage and grid current that may be constant.
used for a particular class of service. The resonant frequency is the frequency of the
The plate dissipation rating is determined by the grid -plate circuit with the grid and plate of the
safe operating temperature of the plate vehich in tube connected together through the shortest pos-
turn is usually determined by the degree of evacu- sible lead.
ation possible with the anode material used. The ratings for a particular pliotron are given on
In addition to these ratings there are a number of the Description and Rating Sheet for that tube.
other tube characteristics. The amplification factor
is the ratio of change in plate voltage to a change in
control -electrode voltage under such conditions Classes of Pliotrons
that the plate current remains unchanged and all There are three general classes of pliotrons:
other electrode voltages remain constant. It is a 1. Radiation -cooled pliotrons, usually of the
measure of the effectiveness of control -electrode glass -envelope type.
voltage relative to that of the plate voltage upon 2. Forced -air-cooled pliotrons which usually have
the plate current. a radiator to aid in dissipating heat. Such tubes are
The grid -plate transconductance is the quotient cooled by an air flow directed against the radiator.
of the in -phase component of the alternating cur- 3. Water-cooled pliotrons in which the plate is
rent of the plate by the alternating voltage of the cooled directly by a flow of water.
APPLICATIO N CIRCUITS#
Pliotrons are useful in most applications requir- grid voltages are such that plate current in a specific
ing the generation or amplification of audio- or tube flows for appreciably more than half but less
radio -frequency voltages, as well as in many appli- than the entire electrical cycle. This class of service
cations which require accurate measurement of produces a ratio of power amplification and an
small signal voltages and their amplification for efficiency intermediate between a Class A and a
control purposes. Class B amplifier. (See Fig. 2.)
The great majority of pliotron applications are A Class B audio -frequency amplifier is an ampli-
covered by six classes of operation designated as fier in which the grid bias is equal approximately
Class A audio -frequency, Class AB audio -frequency, to the cutoff value so that for a specific tube, plate
Class B audio -frequency, Class B radio -frequency, current flows for approximately one-half of each
Class C radio -frequency plated -modulated, and cycle with an alternating grid voltage applied. In
Class C radio -frequency amplifier and oscillator. this service two tubes are used in a "balanced" cir-
All pliotrons are not necessarily recommended for cuit, each tube conducting only half of the time.
each class of service. Some tubes are designed for This class of service gives a relatively large ratio of
only one or two classes of service while others may power amplification with medium efficiency and
be rated for all types of service. output.
A Class A amplifier is an amplifier in which the Fig. 2 illustrates a typical push-pull circuit
grid bias and alternating grid voltages are such that which may be used in Class A, AB or Class B ampli-
plate current in a specific tube flows at all times. fier operation.
This class of service gives a large ratio of power
amplification but with relatively low efficiency and
low output. A typical single tube Class A amplifier
is shown in Fig. 1.
INPUT OUTPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT - O
K-9033526
Fig. 2-Circuit Diagram of Push-pull Amplifier
11-15-44
A Class B radio -frequency amplifier is an

K-9033523 11-15-44
amplifier in which the plate is supplied with
Fig. 1-Single Tube Amplifier, Class A unmodulated direct voltage, and the grid is
excited by modulated radio -frequency voltage. Such
A Class AB audio -frequency amplifier is an an amplifier gives a relatively large ratio of power
amplifier in which the grid bias and alternating amplification with medium efficiency and output.
A Class C radio -frequency amplifier-plate
# Circuits shown in ETI-156 are examples of possible tube applications modulated, is an amplifier with the plate supply
purchaser of tubes any license under patent rights of General Electric Fig. 2-Terman, F. E., Radio Engineering, P-30.5; McGraw-Hill Book
Company. Co., Inc., 1937
ETI-156
PAGE 4
4-45
voltage modulated so that the tube output is modu- tion and Rating Sheet. The maximum ratings
lated radio -frequency. For this type of service the should not be exceeded if satisfactory performance
grid bias is approximately the same as for a Class C and life are to be realized. The typical values given
amplifier or oscillator. Assuming a value, P, of plate are not to be considered as ratings, because the
input power to be modulated, the amount of audio - tube may be used at any suitable condition within
m the maximum ratings to secure the required output.
frequency power to be supplied is equal to 2p The output values are approximate tube outputs,
where m is the modulation factor. For further in- i.e., tube input minus the plate loss. When useful
formation consult the Description and Rating output is calculated, circuit losses must be sub-
Sheet for the particular type tube in question. tracted from tube output. For this reason the typi-
A Class C radio -frequency amplifier or oscillator cal values of power output are not to be considered
has the grid bias appreciably greater than the cut- as ratings. The approximate values of grid driving
off value so that the plate current in each tube is power shown under typical operating conditions
zero when no alternating grid voltage is applied, are calculated values for a particular instance only
and so that the plate current in a specific tube flows and do not include power lost in the circuit or in
for appreciably less than one-half of each cycle the bias resistors.
when an alternating grid voltage is applied. Such It is advisable to provide sufficient driving power
an amplifier gives high efficiency and output with a in excess of the circuit losses plus the minimum tube
relatively low ratio of power amplification. requirements in order to cover the different condi-
A typical example of a Class C amplifier is given tions of operation in the particular application.
in Fig. 3 which illustrates a direct -coupled Class C This is particularly true when the frequency is
amplifier with fixed bias, capacitively coupled load above that at which full plate input may be em-
and Rice neutralization (which is a method of neu- ployed. It is of course understood that at all times
tralizing the effects of the interelectrode capacitance the driving power must be such as not to exceed
of the tube). Fig. 4 illustrates a neutralized Class C the maximum allowable peak grid voltage or the
push-pull amplifier with grid -leak bias and an in- maximum d -c grid current. In general, radio -fre-
ductively coupled load. quency circuits should be arranged to prevent para-
sitic oscillations so that the tube will not be sub-
PLIOTRON jected to excessive voltages and currents. The ar-
rangement of apparatus adjacent to the pliotrons,
particularly in the case of high -power or high -fre-
quency applications, should be such that the glass
envelope is not subjected to concentrated voltage
stress.
The above considerations in the design of radio -
frequency circuits, such as the electronic heating
NEUTRALIZING CAPACITOR
and diathermy circuits to follow, will be repaid by
increased operating efficiency.
K-9033524 11-15-44
The electronic heating (or induction heating)
*Fig. 3-Direct-coupled Class C Amplifier with Fixed Bias, circuits illustrated in Figs. 5 and 6 are typical of
Capacitively Coupled Load and Rice Neutralization applications in which pliotrons are used extensively.
In the coupled -grid circuit, Fig. 5, the voltage is
developed across a coil inductively coupled to a
portion of the resonant circuit. By proper connec-
tions this voltage can be phased nearly 180 degrees,
but due to the resistance inherent in any induc-
OUTPUT tance, this phasing must be corrected in many cases
by adding a phase -correcting capacitor.
RECTIFIER
r - OSCILLATOR
K-9033527 11-15-44
*Fig. 4-Neutralized Class C Push-pull Amplifier with Grid Leak LINE

Bias and Inductively Coupled Load
When selecting a tube for a particular applica-

tion and consequently a particular class of service, L_
it is, of course, necessary to be certain that the re- HEATER COIL
quirements of the application are within the maxi- PHANOTRON
mum ratings of the tube as given in the Descrip- K-9033804 2-2-45
*Reference for Figs. 3 and 4-Terman, F. E., Radio Engineering, P-322, Fig. 5-Basic Coupled -grid Oscillator Circuit as
McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1937 Used for Induction Heating
ETI-1 56
PAGE 5
4-45
In the Colpitts circuit (Fig. 6) the grid voltage is section (Eg) will always be of opposite polarity,
obtained by direct connection to the resonant cir- thus giving a 180 -degree phase angle.
cuit by splitting the capacitor into two series sec- The Colpitts circuit of Fig. 6 has the advantage
tions. If the plate -to -cathode voltage is impressed of greater stability than that of Fig. 5 since the
on one section (Ep), the voltage across the other capacitance ratio which determines Ep/Eg is always
RECTIFIER
fixed, thus providing a "stiffer" voltage source as
r OSCILLATOR well as better efficiency because the phasing is more
exact. However, the coupled -grid circuit of Fig. 5
affords a ready means of adjusting the amplitude
LINE of the grid voltage which is advantageous in some
cases.
Another important use of the pliotron is in dia-
thermy. In these applications the pliotron is em-
ployed in an oscillator circuit to transmit high -
frequency waves which produce heat inside the
- human body. A circuit illustrating the use of
PHANOTRONS
HEATER COIL
the pliotron in a diathermy application is shown
K-9033803 2-2-45 in Fig. 7 below.
Fig. 6-Basic Colpitts Oscillator Circuit as
Used for Induction Heating
STEP UP
TRANSFORMER LI
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LINE RECEPTACLE
LINE SWITCH
EARTH
GROUND
FOOT SWITCH
RECEPTACLE
K-9033585 2-2-45
(Courtesy of G. E. X -Ray Corporation)
Fig. 7-Circuit of Inductotherm Unit with

Surgical Attachment
CONVECTION -COOLED PLIOTRONS-INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

INSTALLATION
Mechanical The plate circuit should be provided with a pro-
Mountings must be of good quality and should be tective device such as a fuse in order to prevent
so installed as to minimize danger from impact. If overheating caused by improper circuit adjust-
the set is subject to vibration, a shock -absorbing ments or overloading. This device should remove
suspension must be employed. the plate voltage instantly if the direct plate current
Sets using more than one tube should provide reaches a value 50 per cent above normal.
adequate spacing between tubes so that adjacent In rating pliotrons, certain values are given as
portions of the bulbs do not operate appreciably maximum; that is the values beyond which it is
hotter than the other sections. unsafe to go from the viewpoint of life and perform-
ance. In order not to exceed the *maximum ratings,
Electrical changes in plate and filament voltage caused by
The filament should be operated preferably from line -voltage fluctuation, load variation, and manu-
an a -c source, although a d -c supply may be used. facturing variation of the associated apparatus
The filament supply should be designed to allow must be determined. Then, an average value of plate
operation at rated filament voltage. The filament voltage should be chosen so that under the usual
transformer shall have good regulation and should operating conditions the maximum ratings will not
be designed for at least thirty per cent above rated be exceeded.
filament wattage. In trying out a new circuit or when adjustments are
The circuits should be arranged to prevent para- being made, the plate voltage should be reduced in order
sitic oscillations so that the tube will not be sub- to prevent damage to the pliotron or associated apparatus
jected to excessive voltages and current. in case the adjustments are incorrect.
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OPERATION
General In both types of service, the ratings given are for

Maximum ratings and typical operating condi- "Key -down" conditions.
tions are given on the Description and Rating Sheet Certain methods of modulation may be applied
covering the individual type of pliotron. The typical to this class of service provided the modulation is
values given must not be considered as ratings, essentially negative and the positive peak of the
because the tube may be used at any suitable con- audio -frequency envelope does not exceed 115 per
ditions within the maximum ratings. cent of the carrier conditions.
Grid bias for Class C service may be obtained
Class C Radio -Frequency Power Amplifier from a grid leak, from a battery, from a rectifier
and Oscillator of good regulation, or from a self -biasing resistor
In this service, the plate input power is keyed, by-passed with a suitable capacitor. With the grid -
i.e., is on and off alternately in accordance with the leak method, the grid excitation must not be re-
characters of some code. During the "key -down" moved without also removing the plate voltage.
periods, the tube functions as an unmodulated Grid -bias values are not particularly critical, and
radio -frequency power amplifier. The tube may be correct circuit adjustment may be obtained with
used also as an amplifier or oscillator without keying. widely different values.
FORCED -AIR-COOLED PLIOTRONS-INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
INSTALLATION
Cooling The filament circuit carries a high current at low

The air-cooling system for the anode consists of voltage. Therefore, precautions should be taken
a blower with a suitable air duct leading to the fin connections. of
against loss voltage and heating due to poor
cooler of the tube. The air flow required is specified should be large andfilament
The connectors particularly
make good contact.
on the Description and Rating Sheet for each type. For multiphase filament tubes it is essential that
The temperature of the incoming air should not the connections for each type of filament voltage
exceed 45 C. diagram*
Proper cooling must be provided to limit the glass to prevent distortion and possible failure of the
temperature to not more than 150 C at the hottest filament.
point. Usually deflecting vanes diverting the out- The plate circuit should be provided with pro-
going air toward the terminal seals provide sufficient tective devices to prevent the tube from drawing
cooling. In some cases it may be necessary to pro- a heavy overload.
vide a separate cooling system. This system may Plate series protective resistors should also be
consist of a blower and an air duct of suitable provided to protect the tube from excessive energy
cross-sectional area leading to a nozzle directing dissipation during instantaneous failure of insula-
the air flow. tion, within the tube or within the transmitter.
The cooling air must not contain any foreign The grid circuit should be provided with heavy
matter. The air-cooling systems should be properly conductors, carefully connected, in order to prevent
installed to insure safe operation of the tube under overheating of the grid terminal due to r -f currents
all conditions and for this reason should be electric- In Class C service, the bias voltage may be sup-
ally interconnected with the filament and plate plied by a grid leak, or by a combination of grid
supplies to prevent the application of voltages to leak and generator, grid leak and rectifier, or grid
the tube without suitable cooling. leak and cathode -bias resistor suitably by-passed.
The combination method is particularly suitable
Electrical to reduce distortion, especially in plate -modulated
Suitable meters should be provided for reading operation.
service is
Since the grid -bias voltage for Class C
not particularly critical, correct circuit
filament voltage, plate voltage and current and adjustment may
d -c grid current. A tube life recording meter (to widely from thosebeindicated obtained with values differing
for this service.
read hours of operation) is also necessary. The circuits should be arranged to prevent para-
The installation of all wires and connections must sitic ocillations so that the tube will not be sub-
be made so that they do not lie on or close to the jected to excessive voltages and currents.
glass of the tube. Otherwise, severe trouble may
arise from corona discharge or increased dielectric *Note: The ratings and characteristics of a particular pliotron are given
loss which will result in almost certain puncture. on the Description and Rating Sheet for that tube.
ETI-156
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OPERATION
When a new tube is first placed in operation, it fifteen per cent during the filament starting period.
should be operated without plate voltage for fifteen During normal operation the phase voltages must
minutes at rated filament voltage. After this initial never, even momentarily, exceed ten per cent
preheating schedule, plate voltage can be applied. unbalance.
Operate for fifteen minutes at approximately one- Maximum ratings and typical operating condi-
half the usual plate voltage. Full voltage may then tions are given on the Description and Rating Sheet.
be applied and the tube operated under the normal The amplifier classifications used are those given
load conditions for a period of one hour or more. in the Report of the Standards Committee of the
Every three months spare tubes should be given Institute of Radio Engineers.
this preheating and initial operation schedule. The output values given in the tabulation on the
The filament should be operated at constant Description and Rating Sheet are approximate tube
voltage rather than constant current. From the outputs under certain typical operating conditions.
viewpoint of tube life, it is usually economically These must not be used as output ratings; circuit
advantageous to provide good regulation of the fila- losses must be subtracted from the tube output in
ment voltage. For example, if the filament is oper- calculating the useful output.
ated continuously at six per cent above normal In determining the value of plate voltage for
voltage, the evaporation life will be reduced to normal operation, the line voltage fluctuation, load
approximately one half. variation, and maufacturing variations must be
When a multiphase filament -supply voltage is estimated so that the maximum rated values will
used, the phase voltages must all balance within not be exceeded.
WATER-COOLED PLIOTRONS-INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

INSTALLATION
Cooling supplies air to the filament stem is incorporated in
The water-cooling system for the anode consists, the base, and the nozzle which supplies air to the
in general, of a source of cooling water, a water bulb is part of the water jacket and acts as a com-
jacket, and a feed -pipe system which carries the bination air nozzle and electrostatic shield.
water to and from the jacket. Tubes which require forced -air cooling on the
Proper functioning of the water-cooling system stem only have an air nozzle incorporated in the
is of the utmost importance. Even a momentary cathode base.
failure of the water flow will damage the tube. It is, The system should be arranged so that the tem-
therefore, necessary to provide a method for prevent- perature of the glass is not more than 150 C at the
ing operation of the tube during such a condition. hottest point. Even when forced -air-cooling is not
This may be accomplished by the use of water -flow called for on the Description and Rating Sheet, free
circuit breakers, or interlocks, which open the fila- circulation of air must be provided to limit the tem-
ment and plate power supplies whenever the flow perature of the glass to this value. When there is
is insufficient or ceases. inadequate ventilation or where a tube is used at the
The rate of water flow given on the Description higher frequencies, forced -air-cooling may be re-
and Rating Sheet is usually sufficient for all types quired. In such cases a small blower may be used
of service. Under abnormal conditions an increased with suitable nozzles directing the air to the areas
rate of flow may be necessary to prevent over- where cooling is necessary.
heating.
Distilled water is recommended for cooling be- Electrical
cause it greatly reduces the probability of scale Suitable meters should be provided for reading
formation on the anode during life. Scale hinders filament voltage, plate voltage and current, and d -c
proper transfer of heat from the anode to the water. grid current. A tube life recording meter (to read
The mineral content, flow, heat dissipation, temper- hours of operation) should also be provided.
ature, etc., of undistilled water are so varied that The installation of all wires and connections
no specific recommendations to prevent scale can must be made so that they do not lie on or close
be made. In general, water which shows a hardness to the glass of the tube. Otherwise, severe trouble
greater than 10 grains per gallon should not be used. may arise from corona discharge or increased di-
When forced -air cooling is called for on the electric loss which will result in almost certain
Description and Rating Sheet a system should be puncture.
used which consists of a blower with air ducts of The filament circuit carries a high current at low
proper cross-sectional area which supply air to suit- voltage. Therefore, the usual precautions should be
able air nozzles. In certain of the larger tubes (such as taken against loss of voltage and heating due to
the 862-A and the 898-A both the bulb and the stem poor connections. The filament connectors particu-
must be air cooled. In these tubes the nozzle which larly should be large and make good contact.
ETI-1 56
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4-45
For multiphase filament tubes it is essential that to prevent overheating of the grid terminal due to
the connections for each type of filament voltage r -f currents.
supply be made according to the circuit diagram to In Class C service, the bias voltage may be sup-
prevent distortion and possible failure of the fila-
plied by a grid leak, or by a combination of grid
leak and generator, grid leak and rectifier, or grid
ment. leak and cathode -bias resistor suitably by-passed.
The plate circuit should be provided with pro- The combination method is particularly suitable to
tective devices to prevent the tube from drawing reduce distortion, especially in plate -modulated
a heavy overload. Plate series protective resistors operation. Since the grid -bias voltage for Class C
should also be provided to protect the tube from service is not particularly critical, correct circuit
adjustment may be obtained with values differing
excessive energy dissipation during instantaneous widely from those indicated for this service.
failure of insulation, within the tube or within the The circuits should be arranged to prevent para-
transmitter. The grid circuit should be provided sitic oscillations so that the tube will not be sub-
with heavy conductors, carefully connected, in order jected to excessive voltages and currents.
OPER ATION
When a new tube is first placed in operation, it classifications used are those given in the Report of
should be operated without plate voltage for fifteen the Standards Committee of the Institute of Radio
minutes at rated filament voltage. After this initial Engineers.
pre -heating schedule, plate voltage can be applied. The output values given in the tabulation on the
Operate for fifteen minutes at approximately one- Description and Rating Sheet are approximate tube
half the usual plate voltage. Full voltage may then outputs under certain typical operating conditions.
be applied and the tube operated under the normal These must not be used as output ratings; circuit
load conditions for a period of one hour or more. losses must be subtracted from the tube output in
Every three months spare tubes should be given calculating the useful output.
the preheating and initial operation schedule dis- The approximate anode dissipation may be cal-
cussed above. culated from the following expression:
The filament should be operated at constant
voltage rather than constant current. From the n(T2 - T1)
viewpoint of tube life, it is usually economically P (kilowatts) =
advantageous to provide good regulation of the fila- ( 4 )
mant voltage. For example, if the filament is oper-
ated continuously at 6 per cent above normal vol- in which (T1) is the known initial temperature of
age, the evaporation life will be reduced to approxi- the cooling water in degrees centigrade, (T2) the
mately one-half. temperature of the water at the water jacket outlet
When a three-phase or six -phase a -c filament - in degrees centigrade, and (n) the water flow in
supply voltage is used, the phase voltages must all gallons per minute.
balance within 15 per cent during the filament normalIn determining the value of plate voltage for
starting period. During normal operation the phase operation, the line voltage fluctuation, load
voltages must never, even momentarily, exceed 10 variation, and manufacturing variations must be
per cent unbalance. estimated so that the maximum rated values will
Maximum ratings and typical operating conditions not be exceeded.
for each recommended class of service are given on *Note: The ratings and characteristics of a particular pliotron are given
the Description and Rating Sheet. The amplifier on the Description and Rating Sheet for that tube.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
1-46 (3M)
Filing No. 8850
GL-5742/PJ-7
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-15713
PAGE 1
4-51
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL-5742/PJ-7 is a three -electrode tube cooling is accomplished by radiation. The cathode
designed for use as a class A, B, or C amplifier. is a thoriated-tungsten filament. Maximum ratings
The anode is capable of dissipating 10 watts, and apply up to 6 megacycles.
Electrical
Filament current 1 1 amperes
Amplification factor, Eb = 350 v, Ib =4.5 ma, Ef =4.5 v 30
Interelectrode capacitances
Grid -plate 6 8 uuf
Grid -cathode 2 5 uuf
Plate -cathode 2.0 uuf
Revised
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL-5742/PJ-7
ETI.157B
PAGE 2
Mechanical

AUDIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND MODULATOR -CLASS Al
Maximum ratings, absolute values
D -c plate voltage 350 max volts
Plate dissipation 7.5 max watts
Typical operation
D -c plate voltage 350 volts
D -c grid voltage -6 volts
Peak a -f grid voltage 6volts
D -c plate current 2.8 milliamperes
Load resistance 40,000 ohms
Power output 0 08 watt
AUDIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND MODULATOR -CLASS B
D -c plate current 35 max milliamperes
Plate input 12 max watts
Plate dissipation 10 max watts
Typical operation
Unless otherwise specified, values are for 2 tubes
D -c plate current 64 milliamperes
Power output, approximate 4 watts
PLATE -MODULATED RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER -CLASS C TELEPHONY
Carrier conditions per tube for use with a maximum modulation factor of 1.0
D -c grid voltage -100 max volts
D -c grid current 15 max milliamperes
Typical operation
D -c grid current, approximate 8 milliamperes
RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR -CLASS C TELEGRAPHY
Key -down conditions per tube without amplitude modulations*
Typical operation
Power output 6 watts
* Modulation, essentially negative, may be used if the positive peak of the envelope does not exceed 115 per cent of the
carrier conditions.
GL-5742/PJ-7
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GL5742/PJ-7
ETI-157B
PAGE 4
4-51
*OUTLINE GL-5742/PJ-7 PLIOTRON
1.625" MAX. DIA.
4 MAX.
2
BASE NO. A4-10
ANODE GRID
TERMINAL TERMINAL
FILAMENT
TERMINALS
N-21216AZ 11-1 8-49
/Revised
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
4-51 (11M)
GL-5556/PJ-8
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-158A
PAGE 1
4-51
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL-5556/PJ-8 is a high -vacuum tube de- characteristics are particularly valuable in many
signed for use in amplification and relay applica- control applications.
tions. The low grid power and uniformity of
Number of electrodes . 3
Electrical
Filament current . . 1.1 amperes
Amplification factor, Eb = 350 v, Ib =19 ma, Ec = -20 v, Ef =4.5 v ..8.5
Grid -plate transconductance .1330 micromhos
Direct interelectrode capacitance
*Grid -plate 6 7 micromicrofarads
Grid -cathode . 2 3 micromicrofarads
*Plate -cathode 2 2 micromicrofarads
*Revised.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL-5556/PJ-8
ETI-158A
PAGE 2
4-51

CLASS A AUDIO -FREQUENCY AMPLIFIER AND MODULATOR
Plate dissipation 7.5 watts
Typical operation
L Peak grid swing, approx 30 volts
Plate resistance 8700 ohms
Load resistance 18,000 ohms
Plate power output, 5% second harmonic 0 6 watts
CLASS B RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER
Plate input 14 watts
Plate dissipation 10 watts
Typical operation
Peak r -f grid input 90 volts
Driving power, approx 01 watt
Plate power output 2 watts
CLASS C RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR, PLATE MODULATED
D -c grid current, approx 10 milliamperes
Typical operation
Peak r -f grid input voltage, approx 140 volts
Driving power, approx 0 3 watts
Plate power output 4 watts
CLASS C RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR
Key -down conditions per tube without modulation*
Typical operation
Peak r -f grid input voltage, approx 130 volts
Driving power, approx 0 25 watts
Plate power output, approx 6 watts
At crest of audio-frequencycycle.
Modulation, essentially negative, may be used if the positive peak of the audio -frequency envelope does not exceed 115
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per cent of the carrier conditions.

GL-5556/PJ-8
ETI-158A
PAGE 3
4-51
APPLICATION NOTES
The GL-5556/PJ-8 can be operated at frequencies as high as six megacycles, and may be operated at
higher frequencies provided the maximum values of plate voltage and power input are reduced as the
frequency is raised (other maximum ratings are the same as shown under TECHNICAL INFORMA-
TION). The tabulation below shows highest percentage of maximum plate voltage and power input
that can be used up to thirty megacycles for the various classes of service. Special attention should be
given to adequate ventilation of the bulb at these frequencies.
Frequency . 6 15 30 megacycles
Max permissible percentage of max. rated plate voltage and plate input
Class B, r -f 100 85 70 per cent
Class C, plate modulated or unmodulated 100 75 50 per cent
The normal value of grad leak, when the GL-5556/PJ-8 is used as an oscillator or r -f power amplifier
(Class C), is in the neighborhood of 10,000 ohms, although this may be replaced by a suitable fixed bias.
If self -bias is used, the cathode should be approximately 2000 ohms.
80
60
GL-5556/PJ-8
AVERAGE STATIC CHARACTERISTICS
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PAGE 4
4-51
OUTLINE GL -5556 PJ-8 PLIOTRON
1.625" MAX. DIA .
4 71;MAX.
2
BASE NO. A4 -1O
ANODE GRID
TERMINAL TERMINAL
N-21216AZ
11 19-49
/Revised
FILAMENT
TERMINALS
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
4-51 (11M)
GL -5743 /13.11-21
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-159A
PAGE 1
12-48
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL-5743/PJ-21 is a three -electrode tube accomplished by radiation. The cathode is a
designed for use as a class A amplifier. The anode thoriated-tungsten filament.
is capable of dissipating 7.5 watts and cooling is
Electrical
Filament current 1.1 amperes
Amplification Factor, Eb =350 v, Ib =19.5 ma, Ef = 4.5 v 3
Grid -plate 7 5 uuf
Grid -filament 3.0 uuf
Plate -filament 4 0 uuf
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -5743 /PJ-21
ETI.159A
PAGE 2
12-48
Mechanical

AUDIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND MODULATOR-CLASS A
Plate dissipation 7 5 max watts
Typical operation
D -c grid voltage 83 volts
Peak a -f grid voltage 83 volts
D -c plate current 19.5 milliamperes
Load resistance 7500 ohms
Power output 1.7 watts
GL -5743 /13J-21 AVERAGE PLATE CHARACTERISTICS

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ETI-159A
PAGE 3
12-48
II
BASE NO. A4-10
PLATE GRID
TERMINAL TERMINAL
FILAMENT
TERMINALS
K-3846047 5-25-48
OUTLINE GL -5743 /PJ-21 PLIOTRON

GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
12-48 (9M)
Filing No. 8850
GL -5739 /FP -62
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-161A
PAGE 1
12-48
DESCRIPTION
PLIOTRON
The GL-5739/FP-62 is an ionization gage which Leakage in the collector circuit, the limiting feature
will accurately and conveniently measure gas pres- in some gages, has been entirely eliminated by
sures over a range of from 100 microns to as low as special construction.
0.001 micron. This pliotron is not only sufficiently This gage has a high sensitivity characteristic
sturdy for general use but is designed to be suffi- and, since the parts are rigidly mounted, it will
ciently sensitive for the most delicate measurements. hold its calibration to a very close degree.
Electrical
Filament-pure tungsten
Normal voltage, approx 4 5 volts
Normal current, approx 1 48 amperes
Maximum current 1 68 amperes
Normal operating conditions
Collector voltage -22.5 volts
Grid voltage 112.5 volts
Grid current 10 milliamperes
Average sensitivity, collector current per micron of pressure of dry air
at normal operating conditions, approximate 40 microamperes
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -5739 /FP -62
ETI-161A
PAGE 2
1248
Mechanical
Bulb material hard glass
Maximum "bake -out" temperature 500 centigrade
TYPICAL CALIBRATION
Grid voltage 112M volts
Collector or plate voltage -223A volts
Grid current 10 milliamperes
Collector Current in Microamperes
Gas per Micron Pressure
Helium 56
Neon 90
*Nitrogen 39.5
Argon 54.0
* The value given for nitrogen is correct for dry air since the oxygen cleans up when the filament is lighted.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
INSTALLATION: The GL-5739/FP-62 is of the glass may cause the gage to read higher than
hard glass and may be used on either hard- or soft- the actual pressure in the system. Before the
glass systems. When it is sealed to a soft -glass system gage is used, it should be degassed as follows :
a graded seal must be used. The gage is furnished 1. Bake out with the rest of the system (do not
exhausted and sealed off and with a tubulation for exceed 500 C).
sealing it into the system. The gage should be 2. Connect the grid and plate leads to the
kept in this form until it is ready to be used. The positive 500 -volt d -c supply.
end of the tubulation is then cut off and the gage 3. Bombard at 1000 C plate temperature for
sealed into the system, care being taken that no 20 minutes. This is accomplished by regulating the
constriction is formed between the bulb and the filament voltage to give approximately 40 to 80
system. For accurate results, the gage should be milliamperes total current.
placed as near as possible to the point at which Note: Only a d -c voltage supply should be
the pressure is to be measured. The gage should be used in this operation.
mounted with its axis vertical. The stem may be OPERATION: Measurements are taken with
either up or down, whichever is more convenient. the gage by placing a positive voltage on the grid
Since, in sealing the gage into the system, the and a negative voltage on the collector. The fila-
end of the tubulation is cut off and air is let in, ment voltage is increased until the grid current
it is necessary to exhaust and degas the gage before reaches the desired value. The negative current to
it can be used. For this reason the gage is furnished the collector is then a measure of the gas pressure.
unbased to permit its being baked out. The calibration curve of the gage is nearly a
Where high voltages are used in the system and straight line, especially at pressures below one
where there is a possibility of a gaseous discharge micron. By checking a few points of collector
to the electrodes of the gage, a wire or guard ring current and gas pressure against a McLeod gage,
should be inserted in the seal when sealing to the the curve can be plotted and extrapolated down to
system. This wire or guard ring should then be zero current at zero pressure. Typical calibrations
well grounded. for various gases are shown on page 2.
Care should be taken against shorting the leads It can reasonably be expected that, as long as
while anyone is working around the system. The the arrangement of the electrodes of the gage re -
entire collector circuit should be well insulated to mains unchanged, the calibration will also remain
prevent the introduction of external sources of constant. Excessive overheating during degassing
leakage. The glass around the collector lead should or rough handling may warp or change the relative
be clean so that there will be no leakage at that positions of the electrodes. Leakage arising in the
point. collector circuit can also cause a change in the
For working at low pressures it is necessary to calibration. This, however, can be detected by
degas the gage thoroughly. At these low pressures looking for a residual leakage current with the
the gas occluded from the metal parts and from filament cold.
OPERATING NOTES
The filament should not be lighted until the present. The gage will clean up the gas slowly and
pressure has been reduced to a low value. Care give too low a reading. Furthermore, the rate of
should be taken during bombardment that the flow, or rather drift of gas, at low pressure is
gas evolved does not cause the current to increase slow and the gage may read high or low depending
steadily until the filament burns out or the elec- on which way the pressure is changing. For best
trodes are warped. A series resistor will be found results it is recommended that the filament be
satisfactory for avoiding such trouble. As a further turned off and the system allowed to equalize for
precaution, bombardment should not begin until several minutes. Following this period of equaliza-
the pressure is below one micron. tion the filament should again be lighted and a
In taking readings at extremely low pressures, reading taken as soon as possible.
there are two sources of inaccuracy which may be
GL -5739 /FP -62
ETI-161A
PAGE 3
12-48
13"
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7-2 MAX-
2MAX '
OUTLINE
GL-5739/FP-62 PLIOTRON
K-4903555 6-9-44
GENERAL d ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
12-48 (9M)
Filing No. 8850
GL -207
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-1 62B
PAGE 1
9-51
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -207 is a three -electrode vacuum tube 6.6 to 10 kilowatts, depending on the service in
designed for use as a radio -frequency power which the tube is used. The cathode is a pure -
amplifier, oscillator, or Class B modulator. The tungsten filament. Maximum ratings apply up to
plate is water-cooled and capable of dissipating 1.6 megacycles.
Electrical Data
Filament voltage (A -c or D -c) 22 volts
Filament current 52 amperes
Filament starting current, maximum. 100 amperes
Filament cold resistance 0 03 ohm
Amplification factor. 20
Direct interelectrode capacitances, approximate
Grid -plate 27 uuf
Grid -filament 18 uuf
Plate -filament 2.0 uuf
/Revised.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -207
ETI-16213
9-51
Mechanical Data
Mounting position-vertical, filament end up
Type of cooling-water
Water flow on anode 3-8 gallons per minute
Maximum outgoing water temperature 70 C
Maximum glass temperature* 150 C
Net weight, approximate 3 pounds
* In installations where circulation of free air is restricted, or at the higher frequencies, forced -air
cooling may be necessary to prevent this limit from being exceeded.
Maximum signal d -c plate current** 2 max amperes
Maximum signal plate input** 20 max kilowatts
Plate dissipation** 7.5 max kilowatts
Typical Operation
Unless otherwise specified, values are for two tubes
D -c plate voltage 6000 10000 12500 volts
D -c grid voltagex -210 -410 -575 volts
Peak a -f grid -to -grid voltage 1520 2140 2300 volts
Zero signal d -c plate current 0.5 0.5 0.4 ampere
Maximum signal d -c plate current 2.5 3.2 2.8 amperes
Effective load resistance, plate to plate 4200 6400 10000 ohms
Maximum signal driving power, approximate 190 380 400 watts
Maximum signal power output, approximate 8 20 22.5 kilowatts
**Averaged over any audio -frequency cycle of sine -wave form.
xFor d -c filament supply.
RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER -CLASS B TELEPHONY
D -c plate current 1 max ampere
Plate input 15 max kilowatts
Plate dissipation 10 max kilowatts
Typical Operation
D -c grid voltagex -225 -440 -650 volts
Peak r -f grid voltage 400 600 730 volts
D -c plate current 0.62 0.93 1.0 ampere
Driving power, approximate*** 72 16 0 watts
Power output, approximate 1 2.5 4 kilowatts
***At crest of audio -frequency cycle with modulation factor of 1.0.
xFor d -c filament supply.
D -c plate current 1 max ampere
D -c grid current 0.2 max ampere
Plate dissipation 6.6 max kilowatts
Typical Operation
D -c grid voltage# -1200 -1600 -2000 volts
D -c grid current, approximate 0.15 0.14 0.07 ampere
Driving power, approximate 280 325 185 watts
Power output, approximate 3.5 5 6 kilowatts
#For a -c filament supply.
GL -207
ETI.162B
PAGE 3
RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR-CLASS C TELEGRAPHY

Key -down conditions per tube without modulation

D -c plate current 2 max amperes
Typical Operation
D -c grid voltage -1000 -1200 -1600 volts
D -c plate current 1.10 1.33 1.67 amperes
¶ Modulation essentially negative may be used if the positive peak of the envelope does not exceed 115 per cent of the
carrier conditions.
Obtained from fixed supply, by grid resistor, or by cathode resistor. For a -c filament supply.
APPLICATION NOTES
Maximum ratings apply up to 1.6 megacycles. The tube may be operated at higher frequencies provided the maximum
values of plate voltage and power input are reduced according to the tabulation below (other maximum ratings are the
same as shown above). Special attention should be given to adequate ventilation of the bulb at these frequencies.
Frequency 1.6 7.5 20 megacycles
Percentage of maximum rated plate voltage and plate input
Class B 100 85 76 per cent
Class C plate modulated 100 85 75 per cent
Class C unmodulated 100 75 50 per cent
Plate series protective resistors
Series resistor 25 50 200 250 275 300 ohms
Maximum power output of rectifier 16 40 100 250 640 1600 kilowatts
GL -207 FILAMENT EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS

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9-51
2.5 GL - 207
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ETI-16211
GL -207 FILAMENT CHARACTERISTIC PAGE 5
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ETI-162B
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9-51
FILAMENT TERMINALS
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GL -207 PLIOTRON
K-5182095 7-27-45
GENERAL ELECTRIC
FP -285
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-164A
PAGE 1
5-51
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The FP -285 is a high -vacuum tube suitable for wall of the cathode stem. Low plate -to -filament ca-
use as an oscillator and radio -frequency amplifier pacitance and good insulation, especially important
in high -frequency circuits. features in tubes for high -frequency service, are
This tube is especially satisfactory when used toassured by the use of a special insulator which
generate the ultra -high frequencies required in supports the mount and holds the clamp and sup-
short-wave therapy equipment. The hazard of ports away from the plate.
stem puncture, a common fault in some tubes used These, together with the other design features
in such applications, has been eliminated by bring- inherent in pliotrons of this type, result in eco-
ing the plate and grid leads out through the side nomical, dependable operation and long life.
GENERAL
Filament voltage 9.5 10 10.5 volts
Filament current at bogey voltage 3.1 3.25 3.4 amperes
Amplification factor, Ib = 75 ma d -c, Ec=0
and -50 volts d -c 10.8 12.0 13.2
Grid -plate 11.8 13.5 15.2 uuf
Grid -filament 5.0 6.0 7.0 uuf
Plate -filament 3 75 5.0 6.25 uuf
1Completely revised.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
FP -285
ETI-164A
PAGE 2
Mechanical Data
Mounting position-vertical, or horizontal with plane of electrodes vertical

Key -down conditions per tube without amplitude modulation*
A -c plate voltage, rms 1500 max volts
D -c plate voltage, filtered or pulsating 1350 max volts
Typical operation
D -c plate voltage, filtered or pulsating 750 1000 1250 volts
D -c plate current 200 200 200 milliamperes
D -c grid current 30 30 30 milliamperes
Power output 100 140 180 watts
* Modulation essentially negative may be used if the positive peak of the envelope does not exceed 115 per cent of the carrier
conditions.
Maximum ratings apply up to 20 megacycles. The tube may be operated at higher frequencies provided the maximum values
of plate voltage and power input are reduced according to the tabulation below (other maximum ratings are the same as shown
above). Special attention should be given to adequate ventilation of the bulb at these frequencies.
Frequency 20 50 80 megacycles
Percentage of maximum rated plate voltage and plate input 100 75 50 per cent
APPLICATION NOTES
The tube may be mounted either vertically, approximately 1000 ohms. In some cases, to mini-
with base up or down, or horizontally, with the mize the danger of overloads, a combination of
filament in a vertical plane. The metal shell must grid leak and partial self -bias may be desirable. The
not be connected to any part of the circuit. values should be chosen so that the plate loss at the
The normal value of grid leak, when the tube is worst condition is limited to the maximum rating.
used as an oscillator or r -f power amplifier (Class The following table indicates the tube output
C), is in the neighborhood of 5000 ohms, although obtainable at various wavelengths when the tube
this may be replaced by a suitable fixed bias. If is operated within the maximum allowable condi-
self -bias is used, the cathode resistor should be tions in a properly designed circuit.
Wavelength Minimum Maximum
A -c Plate Plate Plate
Voltage, Output, Output,
Meters Megacycles Volts Watts Approx
Watts
15 20 1500 170 200
10 30 1350 150 180
7.5 40 1250 140 160
6 50 1150 110 130
5 60 1000 80 100
4 75 750 40 60
FP -285
300
ETI-164A
PAGE 3
r- FP -285 5-51
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FP -285 OUTLINE
ET1-164A FP -285 PLIOTRON
PAGE 4
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K-5302946 8-7-45
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -807
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI.165A
PAGE 1
3-50
(Pages 1 thru
4 revised
5-51)
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -807 is a five -electrode transmitting tube accomplished by radiation. The cathode is the
for use as an amplifier, modulator, and oscillator. indirectly heated type. Maximum ratings apply up
The anode can dissipate 30 watts, and cooling is to 60 megacycles.
GENERAL
Heater Voltage 5.7 6.3 6.9 volts
Heater Current at Bogey Voltage 0.81 0.9 0.99 ampere
Amplification Factor, G1-G2, Eb =
Ea = 250 v, E, = -10 v 8
Direct Interelectrode Capacitances
Grid -Plate (With External Shield) 0.2 uuf
Input 10 12 14 uuf
Output 5.3 7 8.7 uuf
Mechanical Data
Mounting Position-Any
Net Weight, approximate 2.5 ounces
Technical information revised.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -807
ETI-165A
PAGE 2
3.50 TECHNICAL INFORMATION (CONT'D)
(Pages 1 thru 4 revised 5-51)

AUDIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND MODULATOR -CLASS AB1 (TRIODE CONNECTED)
Maximum ratings, absolute values CCS ICAS
D -c plate and grid-No. 2 voltage 400 max 400 max volts
Maximum signal d -c plate plus grid-No. 1 current* 125 max 125 max milliamperes
Maximum signal d -c plate plus grid-No. 2 input* 50 max 50 max watts
Plate plus grid-No. 2 dissipation* 25 max 30 max watts
Typical operation CCS ICAS
D -c plate and grid-No. 2 voltage 400 400 volts
D -c grid-No. 1 voltage t -45 -45 volts
Peak a -f grid-No. 1 -to -grid -No. 1 voltage I 90 90 volts
Zero-signal d -c plate plus grid-No. 2 current 60 60 milliamperes
Maximum-signal d -c plate plus Grid-No. 2 current 140 140 milliamperes
Effective load resistance, plate to plate 3000 3000 ohms
Maximum-signal driving power, approximate 0 0 watts
Maximum-signal power output, approximate 15 15 watts
AUDIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND MODULATOR -CLASS AB2

D -c plate voltage 600 max 750 max volts
D -c grid-No. 2 voltage 300 max 300 max volts
Maximum signal d -c plate current* 120 max 120 max milliamperes
Maximum signal plate input* 60 max 90 max watts
Maximum signal grid-No. 2 input* 3.5 max 3.5 max watts
Plate dissipation* 25 max 30 max watts
D -c plate voltage 400 500 600 750 volts
D -c grid-No. 2 voltage 300 300 300 300 volts
D -c grid-No. 1 voltage** -25 -29 -30 -32 volts
Peak A -F grid No. 1 to grid No. 1 voltage 78 86 78 92 volts
Zero-signal d -c plate current 90 72 60 52 milliamperes
Maximum-signal d -c plate current 240 240 200 240 milliamperes
Zero-signal d -c grid-No. 2 current 2.0 0.9 0.7 0.5 milliamperes
Maximum-signal d -c grid-No. 2 current 15 12 16 17 milliamperes
Effective load resistance, plate to plate 3200 4240 6400 6950 ohms
Maximum-signal driving power, approximate*** 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.2 watts
Maximum-signal power output, approximate . 55 75 80 120 watts
RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER -CLASS B


D -c plate current 80 max 90 max milliamperes
Plate input 37.5 max 45 max watts
Grid-No. 2 input 2.5 max 2.5 max watts
Plate dissipation 25 max 30 max watts
Peak R -F grid-No. 1 voltage 30 30 20 27 volts
D -c plate current 75 75 62.5 60 milliamperes
D -c grid-No. 2 current 4 4 3 3 milliamperes
D -c grid-No. 1 current, approximate 0 0 0 0 milliamperes
Driving power, approximate// 0.25 0.25 0.2 0.12 watts
Power output, approximate 9 12.5 12.5 15 watts
GL -807
ETI.1 65A
PAGE 3

D -c grid-No. 1 voltage -200 max -200 max volts
D -c grid-No. 1 current 5 max 5 max milliamperes
Plate input 40 max 60 max watts
Plate dissipation 16.5 max 25 max watts
Peak R -F grid-No. 1 voltage 90 95 110 115 volts
D -c plate current 80 80 83 100 milliamperes
D -c grid-No. 2 current 5 5.75 5 6.5 milliamperes
D -c grid-No. 1 current, approximate 3 3.5 4 4 milliamperes
Driving power, approximate 0.25 0.3 0.4 0.4 watts
Power output, approximate 17.5 22.5 27.5 42.5 watts

Key -down conditions per tube without amplitude modulation ¶

D -c grid-No. 1 voltage -200 max -200 max volts
D -c grid No. 1 current 5 max 5 max milliamperes
Peak r -f grid-No. 1 voltage 65 65 65 65 volts
D -c grid-No. 2 current 7.5 6 7 6 milliamperes
D -c grid-No. 1 current, approximate 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 milliamperes
Driving power, approximate 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 watts
Power output, approximate 25 30 40 50 watts
*Averaged over any audio -frequency cycle of sine -wave form.

tThe type of input coupling network used should not introduce too much resistance in the grid-No. 1 circuit. Transformer or
impedance coupling devices are recommended. When the grid-No. 1 is operated in the negative region with fixed bias, the d -c
grid-No. 1 circuit resistance should not exceed 100,000 ohms. For higher values of d -c grid-No. 1 circuit resistance, cathode
bias is required. Under no circumstances should the total d -c grid --No. 1 circuit resistance exceed 0.5 megohms.
The driver stage should be capable of supplying the No. 1 grids of the class AB stage with the specified driving voltage at low -
distortion.
**When the tube is operated at its maximum ratings and the grid is driven positive, the total d -c grid-No. 1 circuit resistance
should not exceed 30,000 ohms. If additional bias is required, it must be supplied by a cathode resistor or a fixed supply. When
the tube is operated at less than maximum ratings, the d -c grid-No. 1 circuit resistance may be as high as 100,000 ohms.
***Driver stage should be capable of supplying the No. 1 grids of the class AB stage with the specified driving power at low
distortion. The effective resistance per grid-No. 1 circuit of the class AB stage should be kept below 500 ohms and the effective
impedance at the highest response frequency should not exceed 700 ohms.
//At crest of audio -frequency cycle with modulation factor of 1.0.
Modulation essentially negative may be used if the positive peak of the envelope does not exceed 115 per cent of the carrier
conditions.
GL -807
UM 65A
PAGE 4
3 50 TECHNICAL INFORMATION (CONT'D)
Maicimum ratings apply up to 60 megacycles. The tube may be operated at higher frequencies provided the maximum values
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GL -807
ETI -165A
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3-50 #GL -807 AVERAGE CHARACTERISTICS
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GL -807
ETI-1 65A
PAGE 7
GL -807 TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS 3-50
(E0=6.3 VOLTS, SCREEN VOLTS =300)

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GL -807
ETI.165A
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3-50
'OUTLINE
GL -807 PLIOTRON
2r MAX. DI A.
ANODE TERMINAL 16
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/Revised Drawing
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL -810
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-166A
PAGE 1
10-49
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -810 is a three -electrode high -mu tube eliminating bulb bombardment and stray elec-
with a typical power output of 575 watts (ICAS) trons. The plate and grid leads are brought out to
for Class C telegraph service. Because of its high terminals at the top and side of the bulb, respec-
perveance the tube can be operated at high plate tively a design which provides very short internal
efficiency with low driving power and relatively leads, low internal lead inductance, and permits
low plate voltage. The heavy duty filament, compact high -frequency circuits. Maximum ratings
shielded at each end, conserves input power by apply up to 30 megacycles.
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Filament voltage 10 volts
Amplification factor 36
Grid -plate 4 8 uuf
Plate -filament 12 uuf
ARatings completely revised.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -810
ETI-166A
PAGE 2
Mechanical Data
Mounting position Vertical, base down; or horizontal, pins 1 and 2 in vertical plane
Maximum Ratings, Absolute Values CCS* ICASt
Maximum signal d -c plate current 250 max 250 max milliamperes
Maximum signal plate input 425 max 510 max watts
Plate dissipations 125 max 175 max watts
Typical Operation CCS* ICAO'
D -c plate voltage 2000 2250 volts
D -c grid voltage** -50 -60 volts
Peak A -F grid -to -grid voltage 345 380 volts
Zero signal d -c plate current 60 70 milliamperes
Maximum signal d -c plate current 420 450 milliamperes
Maximum signal driving power, approximate 10 13 watts
Maximum signal power output, approximate 590 725 watts
Averaged over any audio -frequency cycle of sine -wave form.
**For a -c filament supply.


Typical Operation CCS* ICASt
D -c grid voltage** -50 -65 -70 volts
Peak R -F grid voltage 110 100 100 volts
D -c grid current, approximate 2 2 2 milliamperes
Driving power, approximatett 6 4 4 watts
Power output, approximate 60 60 75 watts
f tAt crest of audio -frequency cycle with modulation factor of 1.0.
**For a -c filament supply.
GL -810
ETI.166A
PAGE 3

D -c grid voltage -500 max - 500 max volts
D -c grid current 70 max 75 max milliamperes
Dc- plate voltage 1250 1600 2000 volts
D -c grid voltage
From a fixed supply of -200 -200 -350 volts
From a grid resistor of. 4000 4000 5000 ohms
Peak R -F grid voltage 370 370 550 volts

Key -down conditions per tube without modulation if
D -c grid voltage -500 max -500 max volts
D -c plate current 250 max 300 max millliamperes
voltage 1500 2000 2500 volts
D -c grid voltage
From a fixed supply of -120 -160 -180 volts
From a grid resistor of 3000 4000 3000 ohms
From a cathode resistor of 415 550 500 ohms
¶Modulation essentially negative may be used if the positive peak of the audio -frequency envelope does not exceed 115 per
cent of the carrier conditions.
Maximum ratings apply up to 30 megacycles. The tube may be operated at higher frequencies provided the maximum
values of plate voltage and power input are reduced according to the tabulation below (other maximum ratings are the same
as shown above). Special attention should be given to adequate ventilation of the bulb at these frequencies.
Percentage of Maximum Rated Plate Voltage and Plate Input
* Continuous commercial service.
f Intermittent commercial and amateur service.
GL -8 1 0
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GL -810 TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (E,---10 VOLTS D -C)
K-8639692 9-28-44
GL -8 1 0
ETI-166A
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10-49 OUTLINE
GL -810
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K-9033819 8-12-48
Revised drawing.
10-49 (10M)
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -833-A
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
En -167A
PAGE 1
8-48
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -833-A is a three -electrode tube designed maximum ratings. The tube may be operated at
for use as a modulator, amplifier, and oscillator. reduced ratings without forced -air cooling. The
The anode is capable of dissipating 450 watts. cathode is a thoriated-tungsten filament. Maximum
Forced -air cooling of the envelope is required at ratings apply up to 20 megacycles.
GENERAL
Filament Voltage 9.5 10 10.5 volts
Filament Current at Bogey Voltage 9.4 10 10.6 amperes
Amplification Factor, E, = -20 v, Ib = 200 ma 31.5 35 38.5
Interelectrode Capacitances
Grid-Plate 5.5 6.3 7.1 uuf
Grid-Filament 10.1 12.3 14.5 uuf
Plate-Filament 6.4 8.5 10.6 uuf
Mechanical Data
Mounting Position-Vertical, or horizontal with the plane of the electrodes vertical
Required Air Flow to Envelope 40 cubic feet per min
Maximum Glass Temperature 145 C
Net Weight, approximate 1 025 pounds
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -833-A
En -167A
PAGE 2
8.48

Natural Forced -air
Maximum Ratings, Absolute Values Cooling Cooling
CCS ICAS CCS ICAS
D -c plate voltage 3000 max 3300 max 4000 max 4000 max volts
Maximum signal d -c plate current* 500 max 500 max 500 max 500 max milliamperes
Maximum signal plate input* 1125 max 1300 max 1600 max 1800 max watts
Plate dissipation* 300 max 350 max 400 max 450 max watts
Natural Forced -air
Typical Operation Cooling Cooling
CCS ICAS CCS ICAS
D -c grid voltage -70 -80 -100 -100 volts
Peak a -f grid -to -grid voltage 400 440 480 510 volts
Zero -signal d -c plate current 100 100 100 100 milliamperes
Maximum signal d -c plate current 750 780 800 900 milliamperes
Effective load resistance, plate to plate. 9500 10500 12000 11000 ohms
Maximum signal driving power, approximate 20 30 29 38 watts
Maximum signal power output, approximate. 1650 1900 2400 2700 watts
* Averaged over any audio -frequency cycle of sine -wave form.

Natural Force -air
CCS ICAS CCS ICAS
D -c plate voltage. 3000 max 3300 max 4000 max 4000 max volts
D -c plate current 300 max 300 max 300 max 300 max milliamperes
Plate input 450 max 525 max 600 max 675 max watts
Plate dissipation 300 max 350 max 400 max 450 max watts
Typical Operation CCS ICAS CCS ICAS
Peak r -f grid voltage 90 110 120 130 volts
D -c grid current, approximate 2 2 2 3 milliamperes
Driving power, approximate** 10 11 14 21 watts
**At the crest of the audio -frequency cycle with a modulation factor of 1.0.

Natural Forced -air
CCS ICAS CCS ICAS
D -c plate voltage. 2500 max 3000 max 3000 max 4000 max volts
D -c grid voltage -500 max -500 max -500 max -500 max volts
D -c grid current 100 max 100 max 100 max 100 max milliamperes
Natural Forced -air
Typical Operation Cooling Cooling
CCS ICAS CCS ICAS
D -c plate voltage. 2500 3000 3000 4000 volts
Peak r -f grid voltage. 460 410 490 520 volts
Driving power, approximate 30 26 37 42 watts
GL -833-A
ETI-167A
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8-48

Key -down conditions per tube without ,mplitude modulation
Natural Forced -air
Maximum Ratings, Asbolute Values Cooling Cooling
CCS ICAS CCS ICAS
D -c plate voltage 3000 max 3300 max 4000 max 4000 max volts
D -c grid voltage -500 max -500 max -500 max -500 max volts
D -c grid current 100 max 100 max 100 max 100 max milliamperes
Typical Operation CCS ICAS CCS ICAS
¶ Modulation essentially negative may be used if the positive peak of the envelope does not exceed 115 per cent of carrier
conditions.
APPLICATION NOTES
values of plate voltage and plate input are reduced according to the tabulation below (other maximum ratings are the same as
shown above). Special attention should be given to adequate ventilation of the bulb at these frequencies.
Natural Cooling Forced Air Cooling
Frequency 30 50 75 20 50 75 megacycles
Class B 100 98 94 100 97 93 per cent
Class C plate modulated 100 90 72 100 83 65 per cent
Class C unmodulated 100 90 72 100 83 65 per cent
GL -833-A
En -167A
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8T - 16
WITH THE PLANE DETER-
MINED BY THE AXES OF THE
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DIA. NOT MORE THAN 5°
( NOTE -2: MOUNTING SHOULD PROVIDE

LIBERAL CLEARANCE FOR
THE SEAL -OFF TIE
NOTE -3: THE PLANE THROUGH THE
FLAT SIDE OF THE FILAMENT
TERMINAL IS 900± 70 WITH
RESPECT TO THE PLANE
THROUGH THE AXES OF THE
MAX. FILAMENT TERMINALS.
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K-6966950
GL -833-A OUTLINE
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL -851
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-168A
PAGE 1
5-51
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -851 is a three -electrode, general purpose oscillator, or Class B modulator. The plate of this
tube designed for use as a radio -frequency amplifier, tube is capable of dissipating 500 to 750 watts.
Electrical
Filament voltage .11 volts
Filament current .15.5 amperes
Average characteristics
Amplification factor, Ib =300 ma 20.5
Grid -plate transconductance . . 15000 micromhos
Direct interelectrode capacitances
Grid plate . 47 micromicrofarads
Input ....25.5 micromicrofarads
Output . 4 5 micromicrofarads
Frequency for maximum ratings . 3 megacycles
Mechanical
Type of cooling . convection
Maximum ambient temperature . 60 centigrade
Net weight, approx 3 pounds
Mounting position . . vertical, filament base (large) up or
horizontal, filament in vertical plane (on edge)
Shipping weight, approx. 9 pounds
GENERAL f9 ELECTRIC
GL -851
ETI-168A
PAGE 2
Typical Maximum
Operation Ratings
CLASS A AUDIO -FREQUENCY AMPLIFIER AND MODULATOR
Peak grid swing, approx 44 60 87 volts
Plate resistance . 1800 1500 1600 ohms
Load resistance . 3700 3100 5000 ohms
Plate power output, 5 per cent second harmonic 46 100 160 watts
CLASS B AUDIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER (TWO TUBES)
D -c plate voltage...2000 2500
Max signal plate current, per tube*
3000 3000 volts
1 ampere
D -c max signal plate input, per tube* 2250 watts
Plate dissipation, per tube* 750 watts
D -c grid voltage. -85 -111 -135 volts
Peak a -f grid input voltage . 250 245 245 volts
Zero signal plate current 0.12 0.12 0.11 ampere
Max signal plate current 1.7 1.4 1.2 amperes
Max signal plate input* 3400 3500 3600 watts
Max signal driving power, approx. 20 12 6 watts
Effective load resistance, plate -to -plate 2600 4000 5600 ohms
Max signal plate power output 2200 2300 2400 watts
Carrier conditions per tube for use with a max modulation factor of 1.0
D -c grid voltage. -60 -85 -110 volts
D -c plate current . 0.62 0.475 0.39 0.750 ampere
Plate input . 1100 watts
Peak r -f grid input voltage 300 280 270 volts
Driving power, approxt 40 25 20 watts
Plate power output 275 300 325 watts
CLASS C RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR -PLATE -MODULATED
D -c plate current 0.9 0.85 1 ampere
D -c grid current, approx 0.15 0.125 0.200 ampere
Peak r -f grid input voltage, approx 475 525 volts
Plate power output..900 1250

Driving power, approx. 75 65 volts
watts
CLASS C RADIO -FREQUENCY. POWER AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR
Key -down conditions per tube without modulationT
D -c plate voltage . 1500 2000 2500 2500 volts
D -c plate current . 0.9 0.9 0.9 1 ampere
D -c grid current, approx 0.15 0.12 0.1 0.200 ampere
Plate input . 2500 watts
Plate dissipation . 750 watts
Peak r -f grid input voltage, approx. 450 volts
Driving
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power, approx...55 375
900
425
50
1250
45
1700
watts
watts
* Averaged over any audio -frequency cycle.
t At crest of audio -frequency cycle.
I Modulation, essentially negative, may be used if the positive peak of the audio -frequency envelope does not
exceed 115 per cent of the carrier conditions.
GL -851
ETI-168A
PAGE 3
APPLICATION NOTES 5-51
GL -851 can be operated at maximum ratings in all INFORMATION.) The tabulation below shows the high-
classes of service at frequencies as high as 3 megacycles. est percentage of maximum plate voltage and power input
The tube may be operated at higher frequencies pro- that can be used up to 15 me for the various classes of
vided the maximum values of plate voltage and power service. Special attention should be given to adequate
input are reduced as the frequency is raised. (Other maxi- ventilation of the bulb at these frequencies.
mum ratings are the same as shown under TECHNICAL
Frequency. 3 7 15 megacycles
Maximum permissible percentage of maximum
rated plate voltage and plate input:
Class B telephony 100 88 76 per cent
Class C telephony, plate -modulated 100 75 50 per cent
Class C telegraphy, plate -modulated 100 75 50 per cent
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GL -851
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Page 6
5-51
OUTLINE
GL -851 PLIOTRON
GRID TERMINAL
FILAMENT TERMINAL
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K-2636625 9-23-44
GENERAL d ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
5-51 (1151)
GL -862-A
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-169A
PAGE 1
5-51
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -862-A is a three -electrode power tube cooled and is capable of dissipating 50 to 100
designed for use as a radio -frequency amplifier, kilowatts, depending upon the class of service in
oscillator, or Class B modulator. The plate is water- which the tube is used.
GENERAL
Filament voltage 33 34.6 volts
Filament current at bogey voltage 199 207 215 amperes
Filament starting current 360 amperes
Filament cold resistant . 0.018 ohms
Amplification factor, Ib = 3 amperes, E, = -50 volts d -c 45
Grid -plate 54 69.5 85 uuf
Grid -filament 43 53 63 uuf
Plate -filament 3.0 4.5 6.0 uuf
'Completely revised.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -862-A
ETI-169A
PAGE 2
5-51

Mechanical Data
Mounting position-vertical, anode down
Type of cooling-water and forced air
Water flow on anode 15-25 GPM
Air flow
To bulb 15 CFM
To stem 3 CFM
Gasket-Cat. No. 5182028P1
AUDIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER -CLASS B
D -c plate voltage 15,000 max volts
Maximum signal d -c plate current* 7.5 max amperes
Maximum signal plate input* 100 max kilowatts
Plate dissipation* 50 max kilowatts
Typical operation
D -c plate voltage 12,000 volts
D -c grid voltage 0 volts
Peak a -f grid -to -grid voltage 2000 volts
Zero -signal d -c plate current 3 amperes
Maximum signal d -c plate current 13 amperes
Effective load resistance, plate to plate 1800 ohms
Maximum signal driving power, approximate 450 watts
Maximum signal power output, approximate 90 kilowatts

Typical operation
D -c plate voltage 12,000 15,000 18,000 volts
Driving power, approximate 0.5 0.75 1.1 kilowatts
PLATE -MODULATED RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR -CLASS C TELEPHONY
D -c grid current, approximate 1.25 max amperes
Typical operation
D -c plate voltage 8000 10,000 12,000 volts
D -c plate current 4 4.5 5 amperes
D -c grid current, approximate 1 1 1 amperes
Peak r -f grid voltage, approximate 1700 1850 2000 volts
Driving power, approximate 1.7 1.85 2 kilowatts
Power output, approximate 24 34 45 kilowatts
GL -862-A
ETI-169A
PAGE 3
5-51

RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR- CLASS C TELEGRAPHY
Key -down conditions per tube without modulationli

D -c grid current, approximate 1 max ampere
Typical operation
D -c grid current, approximate 0.8 0.85 0.9 amperes
Peak r -f grid voltage, approximate 2050 2300 2550 volts
Driving power, approximate 1.6 2 2.4 kilowatts
* Averaged over any audio -frequency cycle.
t At crest of audio -frequency cycle.
'Modulation essentially negative may be used if the positive peak of the audio -frequency envelope does not exceed 115
er cent of the carrier conditions.
APPLICATION NOTES
Plate Series Protective Resistors (see paragraph describing plate circuit under Installation in the Instructions.)
Series resistor . 10 20 40 50 ohms
Maximum power output of rectifier....100 250 640 1600 kilowatts
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GL -862-A
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5-51
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*OUTLINE GL -862-A PLIOTRON
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DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-170B
PAGE 1
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PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -880 is a three -electrode tube designed and capable of dissipating 20 kilowatts. The cath-
for use as a radio -frequency amplifier, oscillator, ode is a pure -tungsten filament. Maximum ratings
or Class B modulator. The anode is water-cooled apply up to 25 megacycles.
These data are for reference only. For design informaion refer to specifications.
GENERAL
Filament voltage 12.6 13.2 volts
Filament current 300 320 330 amperes
Filament cold resistance 0.003 .... ohms
Amplification factor, Ib =2.0 amp, E, -100 v 17 20 23
Grid-Plate 21 24 27 uuf
Grid-Filament 28.8 35 41.2 uuf
Plate-Filament 1.0 2.0 3.0 uuf
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ET/ -170A dated 12-48
GL -880
ETI-170B
PAGE 2
Mechanical Data
Mounting position-Vertical, anode down
Type of cooling-Water and forced air
Water flow on anode 20 gpm
Air flow (to bulb and seals)* 20 cfm
Gasket Type No. JTC-11
Maximum ratings, absolute values CCSt
Maximum signal d -c plate current 5 max amperes
Maximum signal plate input 40 max kilowatts
Typical operation CCSt CCSt
D -c plate voltage 7500 10,000 volts
D -c grid voltage -340 -450 volts
Peak a -f grid -to -grid voltage 1450 1680 volts
Zero signal d -c plate current 1.0 1.0 amperes
Maximum signal d -c plate current 6.7 7.0 amperes
Maximum signal power output, approximate 31.5 46 kilowatts
* From a 3 -inch diameter nozzle.
t Continuous Commercial Service.
D -c plate current 4.0 max amperes
Plate input 32.0 max kilowatts
Plate dissipation 20.0 max kilowatts
Peak r -f grid voltage 570 595 volts
D -c plate current 3.3 2.75 amperes
D -c grid current, approximate 0 013 0.009 amperes
Driving power, approximate§ 1250 900 watts
Power output, approximate 8 9 kilowatts
D -c grid current 0.8 max amperes
D -c grid current, approximate 0.57 0.64 amperes
Driving power, approximate 850 1100 watts
Power output, approximate 16.0 27.0 kilowatts
GL -880
ETI-170B
PAGE 3

Key -down conditions per tube without amplitude modulation it
Maximum ratings, absolute values CCSt CCSt

D -c plate voltage 10,500 15,000 max volts
D -c grid voltage -1200 -1600 max volts
D -c plate current 6.0 4.5 max amperes
D -c grid current 0.8 1.0 max amperes
Plate input 60 67.5 max kilowatts
Plate dissipation 20 20.0 max kilowatts
Typical operation CCSt CCSt CCSt

D -c plate voltage 7500 10,000 10,000 volts
Power output, approximate 24.0 33.0 40.00 kilowatts
t Continuous Commercial Service.

§ At crest of audio -frequency cycle with modulation factor of 1.0.
7F Modulation essentially negative may be used if the positive peak of the envelope does not exceed 115 per cent of the carrier
conditions.
These ratings apply only at a frequency of 1500 kilocycles or less.
Maximum ratings apply up to 25 megacycles. The tube may to the tabulation below (other maximum ratings are the same
be operated at higher frequencies provided the maximum as shown above). Special attention should be given to ade-
values of plate voltage and power input are reduced according quate ventilation of the bulb at these frequencies.

Class B-Maximum plate voltage 100 80 60 per cent
Maximum plate input 100 94 75 per cent
Class C-Plate modulated 100 72 45 per cent
Class C-Unmodulated 100 75 50 per cent
GL -880
ETI-170B
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ETI- 170B
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ETI-170B
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OUTLINE
GL -880 PLIOTRON
2-er
FILAMENT GRID TERMINAL

TERMINAL
GRID FILAMENT
TERMINAL TERMINAL
NOTE:
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'6 MIN. 3" PABLE OF ENTERING TO A DIS-
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
5-49 (10M)
Filing No. 8850
Schenectady, N. Y.
GL -889-A
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
EV-171A
PAGE 1
8-50
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -889-A is a three -electrode power tube kilowatts, depending upon the class of service. The
designed for use as a radio -frequency, amplifier, design of the mount and terminal connections mini-
oscillator, or Class B modulator. The plate is mizes lead inductance and makes the tube particu-
water-cooled and is capable of dissipating 5 larly suitable for high -frequency applications.
GENERAL
Filament cold resistance 0.008 - ohm
Amplification factor, at It, = 1.0 amp.
E, = -100 volts 17 21 25
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Grid -plate 15 17.5 20 micromicrofarads
Grid -filament 19.2 23.3 27.4 micromicrofarads
Plate -filament 1.8 2.7 3.6 micromicrofarads
*Completely revised
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -889-A
ETI-171A
PAGE 2
8-50
Mechanical Data
Mounting position vertical, anode down
Type of cooling water and forced air
Water flow on anode 6 gallons per minute
Maximum outgoing water temperature 70 centigrade
Air flow* (to bulb) 15 cubic feet per minute
Maximum glass temperature . 150 centigrade
*Air to be directed at the top of tube from a 3 -inch -diameter nozzle.

Maximum ratings, absolute values CCS*
D -c plate voltage 8500 maximum volts
Maximum signal d -c plate current 2 maximum amperes
Maximum signal plate input 12 maximum kilowatts
Plate dissipation t 5 maximum kilowatts
Typical operation CCS*
Effective load resistance, plate -to -plate. 2520 3680 5000 ohms
Maximum signal power output, approximate 8.8 12 15 kilowatts

D -c plate current 1.0 maximum ampere
Plate input 75 maximum kilowatts
Plate dissipation 5 maximum kilowatts

D -c plate current 0.9 0.9 ampere
D -c grid current, approximate 0 003 0.005 ampere
Driving power, approximatell 95 80 watts
Power output, approximate 1.5 2 kilowatts
At crest of audio -frequency cycle with modulation factor of 1.0.

Maximum ratings, absolute values CCS**
D -c grid voltage 1000 maximum volts
D -c plate current 1.0 maximum ampere
D -c grid current 0.25 maximum ampere
GL -889-A
ETI-171A
PAGE 3
8-50

D -c grid current, approximate 0.12 0.1 ampere

Key -down Conditions Per Tube Without Amplitude Modulation
D -c grid voltage -1000 maximum volts
D -c plate current 2 maximum amperes
D -c grid current 0 25 maximum ampere
D -c plate current 1.5 1.8 2 amperes
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**CCS-Continuous commercial service.
APPLICATION NOTES
*GL -889-A can be operated at maximum ratings in all The tabulation below shows the highest percentage of maxi-
classes of service at frequencies as high as 50 megacycles. mum plate voltage and power input that can be used up to
The tube may be operated at higher frequencies provided the 150 megacycles for the various classes of service. Special
maximum values of plate voltage and power input are re- attention should be given to adequate ventilation of the bulb
duced as the frequency is raised. (Other maximum ratings are at these frequencies.
the same as shown under TECHNICAL INFORMATION.)

Class C unmodulated-maximum plate voltage 100 78 65 per cent
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GL -889-A AVERAGE FILAMENT CHARACTERISTICS PAGE 5
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8-50
FILAMENT TERMINAL GRID TERMINAL
GRID TERMINAL FILAMENT TERMINAL
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K 534471 3 GL -889-A OUTLINE
GENERAL ELECTRIC
8-50 (1181 Schenectady, N. Y.
GL -891
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-172C
PAGE 1
9-51
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -891 is a three -electrode transmitting direct current, for all classes of service. The plate is
tube of the double -filament type for use as a radio - water-cooled and is capable of dissipating 6 kilo-
frequency power amplifier, oscillator, Class A watts, depending on the service in which the tube
modulator and Class B modulator. The construction is used. The GL -891 can be operated at maximum
of the filament permits operation from two-phase ratings at frequencies as high as 1.6 megacycles
or single-phase alternating -current as well as from and up to 20 megacycles at reduced ratings.
GENERAL
Amplification factor
E, = -500 volts, Ib = 0.75 ampere 7.6 8.5 9.4
Interelectrode capacitances:
Grid -plate 24 27 31 micromicrofarads
Grid -filament 15 19 23 micromicrofarads
Plate -filament 1 2 3 micromicrofarads
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -891
ETI.172C
PAGE 2
9-51

Mechanical Data
Water flow on anode 3 8 gallons per minute
Maximum outgoing water temperature 70 °centigrade
Maximum glass temperature 150 °centigrade
Net weight, approximate 31/2" pounds

AUDIO FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND MODULATOR -CLASS B
D -c plate voltage 15,000 volts maximum
Maximum signal d -c plate current$ 2.0 amperes maximum
Maximum signal plate input$ 20,000 watts maximum
Plate dissipation$ 5,000 watts maximum
Typical operation (unless otherwise specified, values are for two tubes). CCS*
D -c grid voltage -630 -1,100 -1,450 volts
Peak a -f grid -to -grid voltage 2,060 3,060 3,760 volts
Effective load resistance, plate -to -plate 5,000 10,000 12,000 ohms
Maximum signal power output, approximate 8,000 16,000 22,000 watts
*Continuous Commercial Service.

(Key -down Conditions Per Tube Without Amplitude Modulation)11
D -c grid voltage -3,000 volts maximum
D -c plate current 2 0 amperes maximum
D -c grid current 0 15 ampere maximum
Plate input 18,000 watts maximum
Plate dissipation 6,000 watts maximum
D -c plate voltage 8,000 10,000 volts
D -c grid voltage -1,800 -2,000 volts
Peak r -f grid voltage 2,400 2,700 volts
Power output, approximate 6,500 10,000 watts
Modulation essentially negative may be used if the positive peak of the envelope does not exceed 115% of the carrier con-
ditions.
APPLICATION NOTES
GL -891 can be operated at maximum ratings in all classes and TYPICAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.) The tabu-
of service at frequencies as high as 1.6 megacycles. The lation shows the highest percentage of maximum plate
tube may be operated at higher frequencies provided the voltage and power input that can be used up to 20 me for
maximum values of plate voltage and power input are the various classes of service. Special attention should be
reduced as the frequency is raised. (Other maximum rat- given to adequate ventilation of the bulb at these fre-
ings. are the same as shown under MAXIMUM RATINGS quencies.
Percentage of maximum rated plate voltage and plate input, Class C,
unmodulated 100 75 50 per cent
GL -891
ETI-172C
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+Revised drawing.
GL -891
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PAGE 6
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GL -891
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GL -891 AVERAGE FILAMENT CHARACTERISTIC

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K -69087-72A441
+Revised drawing.
GL -891 FILAMENT CONNECTIONS
WITH D -C WITH SINGLE-PHASE WITH TWO-PHASE

EXCITATION A -C EXCITATION A -C EXCITATION
BASE TERMINALS BASE TERMINALS BASE TERMINALS
LARGE LARGE LARGE

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K-6966979 3-11-47
GENERALO ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
9-51 (11M)
GL -892
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-173
PAGE 1
4-45
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The 892 is a three -electrode pliotron of the from two-phase or single-phase alternating current
double -filament type for use as a radio -frequency as well as from direct current, for all classes of
power amplifier, oscillator, and Class B modulator. service. The plate is water-cooled and is capable of
The construction of the filament permits operation dissipating 6.6 to 10 kilowatts.
Electrical
Cathode-filamentary, two -unit type
Excitation 1 -phase a -c, 2 -phase a -c, or d -c
Voltage, per unit . .11 volts
Current . .60 amperes
Amplification factor .50
Grid -plate .30 micromicrofarads
Grid -filament . . . . ...20 micromicrofarads
Plate -filament 15 micromicrofarads
Frequency for maximum ratings . 1 6 megacycles TUBE
GENERAL CD ELECTRIC
GL -892
ETI-173
PAGE 2
Mechanical
Maximum outlet temperature ..70 centigrade
Water flow 3 to 8 gallons per
minute
Gasket cat. no. 5182028P3

CLASS B AUDIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER (TWO TUBES)
D -c plate voltage . . 15000 volts
Max -signal d -c plate current* 2 0 amperes
Max -signal plate input* 20 kilowatts
Plate dissipation 75 kilowatts
Typical operation:
Unless otherwise specified, values are for 2 tubes.
D -c grid voltaget ... 0 -90 -170 volts
Peak a -f grid -to -grid voltage . 1200 1620 1530 volts
Zero -signal d -c plate current 0.5 0.5 0.4 ampere
Max -signal d -c plate current 2.5 3.2 2.8 amperes
Load resistance (per tube) . 1050 1600 2500 ohms
Effective load resistance (plate -to -plate) 4200 6400 10000 ohms
Max -signal driving power, approximate 415 525 420 watts
Max -signal power output, approximate. 8 20 22 kilowatts
D -c plate voltage . . 15000 volts

D -c plate current 1.0 amperes
Plate input 15 kilowatts
Typical operation:
D -c plate voltage . 6000 10000 14000 volts
D -c grid voltaget . 0 -100 -190 volts
Driving power°, approximate 65 50 30 watts
Power output, approximate . 1 2.5 4 kilowatts
CLASS C RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR -PLATE -MODULATED
D -c plate current 1.0 ampere
D -c grid current 0.25 ampere
Plate dissipation 6.6 kilowatts
Typical operation:
D -c plate voltage. 6000 8000 10000 volts
D -c plate current . 0.77 0.75 0.72 ampere
D -c grid current, approximate . 0.19 0.18 0.12 ampere
GL -892
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PAGE 3
CLASS C RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR 4-45
Key -down conditions per tube without modulationtt
D -c plate voltage . 15000 volts
D -c grid voltage . -3000 volts
D -c plate current . 2.0 amperes
D -c grid current .. 0.25 ampere
Typical operation:
D -c plate voltage . 8000 10000 12000 volts
Peak r -f grid voltage ..... 1800 2300 2800 volts
D -c plate current . 1.1 1.4 1.64 amperes
Power output, approximate . 6.5 10 14 kilowatts
tWith d -c filament supply.
°At crest of a -f cycle with modulation factor of 1.0.
ttModulation, essentially negative, may be used if the positive peak of the audio -frequency envelope does not
exceed 115 per cent of the carrier conditions.
APPLICATION NOTES
GL -892 can be operated at maximum ratings in all ING). The tabulation below shows the highest percentage
classes of service at frequencies as high as 1.6 megacycles. of maximum plate voltage and power input that can be
The tube may be operated at higher frequencies provided used up to 20 me for the various classes of service. Special
the maximum values of plate voltage and power input attention should be given to adequate ventilation of the
are reduced as the frequency is raised (other maximum bulb at these frequencies.
ratings are the same as shown under MAXIMUM RAT -
Maximum permissible percentage of maximum rated plate voltage and
plate input:
Class B telephony 100 85 76 per cent
Class C plate -modulated 100 85 75 per cent
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K-8639397 9-28-44
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PAGE 4
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K-8639395 9-28-44
GL -892
ETI-173
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K-9033547 12-1-44
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ETI-173
PAGE 8
4-45 FILAMENT FILAMENT
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NOTE: Mounting position vertical, anode down.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL -892
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
En -173B
PAGE 1
12-50
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -892 is a three -electrode pliotron of the from two-phase or single-phase alternating current
double -filament type for use as a radio -frequency as well as from direct current, for all classes of
power amplifier, oscillator, and Class B modulator. service. The plate is water-cooled and is capable of
The construction of the filament permits operation dissipating 6.6 to 10 kilowatts.
GENERAL
Filament cold resistance 0.031 ohms
Amplification factor, Ec= -50 V, I, = 0.75 A 42.5 50.0 57.5
Grid -plate 27 30 33 uuf
. Completely revised.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ETI.173A dated 6-47
GL -892
ETI-173B
PAGE 2
Mechanical Data
Mounting position -vertical, anode down
Type of cooling -water
Water flow on anode 3 8 gpm
Maximum outgoing temperature 70 C
Gasket-JTC gasket -1
Net weight, approximate 3IA pounds
AUDIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER MODULATOR -CLASS B
Maximum signal d -c plate current t 2.0 max amperes
Maximum signal plate input t 20,000 max watts
Plate dissipation t 7,500 max watts
Typical Operation
D -c grid voltage 0.0 -90 -170 volts
Peak a -f grid -to -grid voltage 1,000 1,380 1,370 volts
Zero signal d -c plate current 0.5 0.5 0.4 amperes
Effective load resistance, plate to plate 4,200 6,400 10,000 ohms
D -c plate current 1.0 max ampere
Plate input 15,000 max watts
Plate dissipation 10,000 max watts
Typical Operation
D -c plate current. 0 640 0.77 0.82 amperes
D -c grid current, approximate 0 030 0.060 0.03 amperes
Driving power, approximate// 77 133 106 watts
Power output, approximate 1,000 2,500 4,000 watts
D -c grid voltage -3,000 max volts
Typical Operation
D -c grid voltage -1,000 1,300 -1,600 volts
Peak r -f grid voltage 1,650 1,950 2,250 volts
GL -892
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Key -down conditions per tube without amplitude modulationlf
Typical Operation
D -c grid voltage -1,000 -1,300 -1,600 volts
Peak r -f grid voltage 1,700 2,150 2,550 volts
¶ Modulation essentially negative may be used if the positive peak of the envelope does not exceed 115 percent of the
carrier conditions.
Maximum ratings apply up to 1.6 megacycles. The tube may be operated at higher frequencies provided the maximum values
Frequency 1.6 7.5 20.0 megacycles
Percentage of Maximum Rated Plate
Voltage and Plate Input
Class B 100 85 76 percent
Class C plate modulated 100 85 75 percent
Class C unmodulated 100 75 50 percent
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GL -892
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PAGE 1
8-50
PLIOTROil
DESCRIPTION
The GL -893-A is a three -electrode tube designed and capable of dissipating 20 kilowatts. The cathode
for use as a radio -frequency amplifier, oscillator, is a pure -tungsten filament. Maximum ratings
or Class B modulator. The anode is water-cooled apply up to 5 megacycles.
GENERAL
Filament voltage (single-phase excitation) * ® 20 21 volts
Filament current at bogey voltage
(Single-phase excitation)** 175 183 190 amperes
Filament starting current
(Single-phase excitation) 275 amperes
Filament cold resistance
(Single-phase excitation) .0093 ... ohm
Amplification factor, II, = 1.0 amp, E, =- -100 v 28 34.5 41
Grid -plate 28.5 33 37.5 uuf
Grid -filament 39.5 48 56.5 uuf
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -893-A
ETI-174B
8-50
Mechanical Data
Water flow on anode 15 GPM
Required air flow to stem* 2 CFM

AUDIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND MODULATOR-CLASS B
Maximum signal d -c plate current amperes
Maximum signal plate input I 60 max kilowatts
Typical operation
Maximum signal power output, approximate 52 60 70 kilowatts
RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER-CLASS B

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Typical operation CCSt
Driving power, approximate A 130 150 200 watts
PLATE -MODULATED RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER-CLASS C TELEPHONY

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GL -893-A
ETI-174B
PAGE 3
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Key -down conditions per tube without amplitude modulationl
D -c grid current 0 4 max amperes
*Air flow to be directed into stem through tubing in center of base. The flow of stem cooling air must continue 5 minutes
after removal of filament and plate power.
()See drawing filament connections and excitation circuits, K-8639686.
tCCS = Continuous commercial service.
A At crest of audio -frequency cycle with modulation factor of 1.0.
11 -Modulation essentially negative may be used if the positive peak of the envelope does not exceed 115 per cent of the carrier
conditions.
Maximum ratings apply up to 5 megacycles. The tube may to the tabulation below (other maximum ratings are the
be operated at higher frequencies provided the maximum same as shown above). Special attention should be given to
values of plate voltage and power input are reduced according adequate ventilation of the bulb at these frequencies.
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GL -893-A
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ETI-17413
PAGE 8
8-50
MIGL-893-A OUTLINE
FILAMENT
TERMINAL
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K-5344783 12-8-49
Drawing revised
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
1-50 (11M)
GL -8002
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-175A
PAGE 1
12-45
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -8002 is a three -electrode transmitting minimize the inductance to these electrodes.
tube designed for use as a radio -frequency Maximum ratings may be used up to
power amplifier at high frequencies. Multiple a frequency of 150 megacycles and reduced
leads for both the filament and grid connectors ratings up to 300 megacycles.
Electrical
Cathode-Filamentary
Filament voltage . 16 volts
Average Characteristics
Amplification factor f Eb = 2.4 kv, lb = 0.5 amp l . 21.5
Grid voltage l Ef = 16 volts -50 volts
Direct interelectrode capacitances, approx
Plate to grid ........ ..8.7 micromicrofarads
Grid to filament . 10.2 micromicrofarads
Plate to filament 0.90 micromicrofarad
Frequency for maximum ratings 150 megacycles
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ETI.175 dated 4-45
GL -8002
ETI-175A
PAGE 2
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Mechanical
Maximum outlet temperature 70 centigrade
Water flow 0.5 to 1 gal per min
Maximum incoming air temperature 50 centigrade
Air flow to bulb from a 1 -inch diam nozzle 8 cu ft per min
Gasket Cat. no. 5182028P10
Net weight, approx 1 pound
Operating position vertical, anode down
MAXIMUM RATINGS
D -c plate voltage. 2500 volts
D -c plate current 0 5 ampere
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GL -8002 AVERAGE PLATE CHARACTERISTICS

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GL -8002
ETU -175A
PAGE 3
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MAXIMUM RATINGS (CONT'D)

CLASS C RADIO -FREQUENCY AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR, TELEGRAPHY
Key -down conditions per tube without modulation. Essentially negative modulation may be used if the positive peak of the audio -frequency envelope
does not exceed 115 per cent of the carrier conditions.
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GL -8002 TYPICAL GRID -PLATE TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS
(Ef=16.0 VOLTS A -C)
K-9033821 2.28-45
GL -8002
ETI-175A
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GL -8002 CHARACTERISTICS E=16 VOLTS A -C
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K-9033816 FILAMENT VOLTAGE IN VOLTS
GL -8002 AVERAGE FILAMENT CHARACTERISTIC (COLD RESISTANCE OF FILAMENT ==.036 OHM)
GL -8002
ETI-175A
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K-9033617 2-22-45
GL -8002
ETI-175A
PAGE 6
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FILAMENT TERMINAL
GRID TERMINAL
CENTER FILAMENT
TERMINAL
FILAMENT TERMINAL
6 TERMINALS
EQUALLY SPACED
INDEX BOSS
13" MAX.
.I25"t .002" DIA.
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NOTE:
THE TUBE BASE SHALIYBE CAPABLE OF ENTER-
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GAGE HAVING FIVE HOLES
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OF1" .001" DIA. AT ANGLES OF 60°*10'.
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GL -8002 PLIOTRON
K-6912329 8-18-45
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL -592
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI -245B
PAGE 1
10-50
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -592 is a three -electrode tube designed tions. Forced -air cooling of the envelope is required.
for use as an amplifier, oscillator or Class B modu- The cathode is a thoriated-tungsten filament. Maxi-
lator. The anode is capable of dissipating 200 watts mum ratings apply up to 150 megacycles.
for CCS conditions and 300 watts for ICAS condi-
These data are for reference only. For design information, see the specifications.
GENERAL
Filament voltage 9.5 10.0 10.5 volts

Filament current at 10.0 volts 4.7 5.0 5.3 amperes
Amplification factor, Eb = 2000 volts;
I,,=50 ma d -c; Ef = 10 volts 21 25 29
With external shield*
Grid -plate 2.9 3.3 3.7 micromicrofarads
Plate -filament 0.22 0.29 0.36 micromicrofarad
GENERALOELECTRIC
GL -592
ETI-24513
PAGE 2
Mechanical Data
Mounting position-vertical, anode or cathode end down
Required air flow to envelopet .15 cubic feet per minute
Maximum bulb temperature 200 centigrade
Maximum seal temperature 150 centigrade

Maximum Ratings, Absolute Values CCS** ICAS**
Maximum signal d -c plate currentl 250 max 350 max milliamperes
Maximum signal plate inputt 600 max 900 max watts
Plate dissipations 200 max 300 max watts
Typical Operation CCS** ICAS**
Peak a -f grid to grid voltage 475 540 volts
Zero signal d -c plate current 40 50 milliamperes
Maximum signal d -c plate current..390 490 milliamperes
Maximum signal power output, approximate 670 950 watts
D -c plate current 158 250 milliamperes
D -c grid current, approximate 35 60 milliamperes
Driving power, approximate . 19 34 watts
Power output, approximate 300 503 watts

Key -down conditions per tube without amplitude modulationli
GL -592
ET1-245B
PAGE 3
10-50

D -c plate current 230 320 milliamperes
D -c grid current, approximate 45 60 milliamperes
Power output, approximate 425 680 watts
* Tube located in center of a metal box 8 in. x 8 in. x 12 in.
t Maximum incoming air temperature 45 C. Flow directed at the side of the bulb from 2 -inch diameter nozzle 3 inches
from the center line of the tube. Center line of nozzle 1% in. down from top of plate terminal. An alternate method of
cooling for many applications is the use of an 8 -inch household fan located 10 inches from the tube and blowing air
directly at the tube. When operating under full ICAS rating it is necessary to use a finned anode connector.
t Averaged over any audio -frequency cycle of sine -wave form.
¶ Modulation essentially negative may be used if the positive peak of the envelope does not exceed 115 per cent of
the carrier conditions.
** CCS =Continuous Commercial Service.
** ICAS =Intermittent Commercial and Amateur Service.
GL -592
AVERAGE PLATE CHARACTERISTIC
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PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -891-R is a three -electrode tube for use as special radiator which is fitted to the tube by the
a radio -frequency power amplifier, oscillator, Class manufacturer. The plate is capable of dissipating
A modulator, and Class B modulator. The construc- 4 kilowatts of power, depending on the service
tion of the filament permits operation from two- in which the tube is used. The GL -891-R pliotron
phase or single-phase alternating current, as well as can be operated at maximum ratings at frequencies
from direct current, for all classes of service. The as high as 1.6 megacycles and up to 20 megacycles
plate of the GL -891-R is air-cooled by means of a at reduced ratings.
GENERAL
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -891-R
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Mechanical Data
Type of cooling forced -air
Maximum incoming air temperature 45 C
Required air flow on anode
100% 80% 60%
Plate dissipation-kilowatts rating rating rating
Air flow-cubic feet per minute 450 380 300
Static
Pressure-inches water 0.5 0.36 0.20
Maximum signal d -c plate current 2.0 amperes maximum
Maximum signal plate input$ 10,500 watts maximum
Plate dissipations 3,500 watts maximum
Temperature of air cooler 180 C maximum
Typical operation (unless otherwise specified, values are for two tubes) CCS*
Peak a -f grid -to -grid voltage 2,060 2,260 volts
Zero signal d -c plate current 0.5 0.5 ampere
Effective load resistance, plate -to -plate 5,000 8,000 ohms
Maximum signal power output, approximate 8,000 10,000 watts
RADIO FREQUENCY
(Key -down Conditions Per Tube Without Amplitude Modulation)11
D -c grid voltage -3,000 volts maximum
D -c plate current 2 0 amperes maximum
D -c grid current 0 15 ampere maximum
Plate input 15,000 watts maximum
Plate dissipation 4,000 watts maximum
Temperature of air cooler 180 C maximum
IlModulation essentially negative may be used if the positive peak of the envelope does not exceed 115% of the carrier
conditions.
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GL -891-R can be operated at maximum ratings in all INGS and TYPICAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.)
classes of service at frequencies as high as 1.6 megacycles. The tabulation below shows the highest percentage of maxi-
The tube may be operated at higher frequencies provided mum plate voltage and power input that can be used up
the maximum values of plate voltage and power input to 20 me for the various classes of service. Special attention
are reduced as the frequency is raised. (Other maximum should be given to adequate ventilation of the bulb at these
ratings are the same as shown under MAXIMUM RAT- frequencies.
Frequency 1.6 7.5 20.0 megacycles
Percentage of maximum rated plate voltage and plate input, Class C un-
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9-51
GL -891-R AVERAGE FILAMENT CHARACTERISTIC

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GL -891-R FILAMENT CONNECTIONS

K-9033547 12.1-44
GL -89 1 -R
ETU -246C
PAGE 8
9-51
OUTLINE GL -891-10
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
9-51 (11M)
GL -892-R
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-247
PAGE 1
8-46
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The 892-R is a three -electrode tube for use as a fitted to the tube by the manufacturer. The plate
radio -frequency power amplifier, oscillator, and is capable of dissipating 2 to 5 kilowatts of power,
Class B modulator. The construction of the filament depending on the service in which the tube is
permits operation from two-phase or single-phase used. The GL -892-R pliotron can be operated at
alternating current, as well as from direct current, maximum ratings at frequencies as high as 1.6
for all classes of service. The plate of the 892-R is megacycles and at frequencies up to 20 megacycles
air-cooled by means of a special radiator which is at reduced ratings.
Number of electrodes .3
Electrical
Cathode-Filamentary two -unit type
Voltage per unit 11 volts
Current per unit 60 amperes
Grid -plate 31 micromicrofarads
Grid -filament. 20 micromicrofarads
Plate -filament 2 micromicrofarads
Mechanical
Cooling: Air flow of 450 cfm normal must be started before application of any voltages and
continue for at least 10 minutes after removal of voltages. See table on page 2.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -892-R
ETI-247
PAGE 2
CLASS B AUDIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND MODULATOR
Typical Maximum
Operation § Ratings
Maximum signal d -c plate current 2.5 2.3 A 2 .0 amperes
Maximum signal plate input A 12 kilowatts
Plate dissipation A 4 kilowatts
Radiator temperature* 180 centigrade
D -c grid voltaget 0 -60 volts
Zero signal d -c plate current 0.5 0.5 ampere
Radiator temperature* 140 158 centigrade
Load resistance (per tube) 1050 1700 ohms
Effective load resistance, plate -to -plate 4200 6800 ohms
Maximum signal power output, approximate 8 10.5 kilowatts
§ Unless otherwise specified, values are for two tubes.
CLASS B RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER -TELEPHONY

Radiator temperature* 140 160 180 centigrade
D -c grid voltaget 0 -40 volts
Driving power, approximatev 65 25 watts
Power output, approximate 1 1.7 kilowatts
CLASS C PLATE -MODULATED RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER -TELEPHONY

Plate dissipation 2.5 kilowatts
CLASS C RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR -TELEGRAPHY

Key -down conditions per tube without modulation ¶
D -c grid voltage . -1000 -1300 -3000 volts
Power output approximate 6.5 10 kilowatts
GL -892-R
ETI-247
PAGE 3
MAXIMUM PLATE DISSIPATION VS AIR FLOW RATE 8-46
Air flow rate 400 450 500 600 700 cu ft per min
Maximum plate dissipation
Class B, a -f 3700 4000 4300 4850 5300 watts
Class B, r -f 3700 4000 4300 4850 5300 watts
Class C, telephony 2300 2500 2700 3000 3300 watts
Class C, telegraphy 3700 4000 4300 4850 5300 watts
* Measured in thermometer well.
f With a -c filament excitation.
With d -c filament excitation.
A Averaged over any audio -frequency cycle.
7F At crest of a -f cycle with modulation factor of 1.0.
¶ Modulation, essentially negative, may be used if the positive peak of the audio -frequency envelope
does not exceed 115 per cent of the carrier condition.
APPLICATION NOTES
GL -892-R can be operated at maximum ratings in all INGS and TYPICAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.)
classes of service at frequencies as high as 1.6 megacycles. The tabulation below shows the highest percentage of
The tube may be operated at higher frequencies provided maximum plate voltage and power input that can be used
the maximum values of plate voltage and power input up to 20 me for the various classes of service. Special
are reduced as the frequency is raised. (Other maximum attention should be given to adequate ventilation of the
ratings are the same as shown under MAXIMUM RAT - bulb at these frequencies.
Maximum permissible percentage of maximum rated plate voltage and plate input
Class B{ telephony
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PAGE 5
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PAGE 7
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GL -892-R
ETI-247
PAGE 8
8-46
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K-6966980 11-5-4.5
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL -892-R
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-247B
PAGE 1
12-50
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The 892-R is a three -electrode tube for use as a fitted to the tube by the manufacturer. The plate
radio -frequency power amplifier, oscillator, and is capable of dissipating 2 to 5 kilowatts of power,
Class B modulator. The construction of the filament depending on the service in which the tube is
permits operation from two-phase or single-phase used. The GL -892-R pliotron can be operated at
alternating current, as well as from direct current, maximum ratings at frequencies as high as 1.6
for all classes of service. The plate of the 892-R is megacycles and at frequencies up to 20 megacycles
air-cooled by means of a special radiator which is at reduced ratings.
GENERAL
Filament cold resistance 0.031 ohms
Amplification factor, E0= -50 V, Ib =0.42 A 42.5 50.0 57.5
1Completely revised.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -892-R
ETI.247B
PAGE 2
12-50
Mechanical Data
Mounting position-vertical, anode down
Type of cooling-forced-air
Plate dissipation-watts 2400 3200 4000
Pressure-inches water 0.20 0.36 0.5
Maximum signal d -c plate current* 2.0 max amperes
Maximum signal plate input* 12,000 max watts
Plate dissipation* 4,000 max watts
Temperature of air cooler 180 max C
Typical Operation
Peak a -f grid -to -grid voltage 1,000 1,000 volts
Effective load resistance, plate to plate 4,200 6,800 ohms
Typical Operation
Driving power, approximate// 77 150 watts
Typical Operation
GL -892-R
ETI-247B
PAGE 3
TECHNICAL OPERATION (CONT'D) 12-50

Key -down conditions per tube without amplitude modulationli
D -c plate current..2.0 max ampere

D -c grid voltage.
D -c grid current
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0.4 max ampere
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* Averaged over any cycle of sine -wave form.
Modulation essentially negative may be used if the positive peak of the envelope does not exceed 115 percent of the carrier
conditions.
Maximum ratings apply up to 1.16 megacycles. The tube may be operated at higher frequencies provided the maximum values
Frequency 16 7.5 20.0 megacycles
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Voltage and Plate Input
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Class C unmodulated 100 75 50 percent
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ETI.247B
PAGE 5
12-50
GL -892-R
Ef =22 VOLTS A -C, SINGLE-PHASE EXCITATION
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ETI-24713
PAGE 6
I2-50
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ETI-247B
PAGE 7
12-50
GL -892-R AVERAGE FILAMENT CHARACTERISTICS
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K-9033547 12-1-44
GL -892-R
ETI-24713
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PAGE 8
1 2-50
*OUTLINE GL -892-R PLIOTRON
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K-6966980 11-11-48
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -893A -R
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-248A
PAGE 1
8-50
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -893A -R is a three -electrode tube de - forced -air cooled and is capable of dissipating 20
signed for use as a radio -frequency amplifier, kilowatts. The cathode is a pure -tungsten filament.
oscillator, or class B modulator. The anode is Maximum ratings apply up to 5 megacycles.
GENERAL
Filament voltage (single-phase excitation)*§ . 20 21 volts
Filament current at bogey voltage
(Single-phase excitation)*§ 175 183 190 amperes
(Single-phase excitation) 275 amperes
(Single-phase excitation) .0093 ... ohm
Amplification factor, II, = 1.0 amp, E, = -100 v . 28 34.5 41
Grid -plate 29.8 34 38.8 uuf
Grid -filament 39.5 48 56.5 uuf
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -893A -R
ETI-248A
PAGE 2
Mechanical Data
Mounting position vertical
Type of cooling forced -air
Plate dissipation-percent of rating 100 80 60
Static pressure-inches water 1.05 0.56 0.38
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Carrier conditions per tube for use with a maximum modulation factor:of 1.0
Maximum ratings, absolute values CCSt70
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Maximum ratings, absolute values CCSt.
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Key -down conditions per tube without amplitude modulation
Power output approximate 30 40 50 kilowatts
*Air flow to be directed into stem through tubing in center of base. The flow stem -cooling air must continue for 5 minutes
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§See drawing Filament Connections and Excitation Circuits, K-8639686.
tCCS = Continuous Commercial Service.
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GL -893A -R AVERAGE FILAMENT CHARACTERISTIC 8-50
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FILAMENT VOLTAGE IN VOLTS- SI NGLE- PHASE
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GL -893A -R FILAMENT CONNECTIONS
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DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
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8-50
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -889R -A is a three -electrode power tube connections minimizes lead inductance and makes
designed for use as a radio -frequency amplifier, the tube particularly suitable for high -frequency
oscillator, or Class B modulator. The plate is fitted applications. The GL -889R -A can be operated at
with a special radiator and cooling is obtained by maximum ratings at frequencies as high as 40 mega-
forced air. The design of the mount and terminal cycles and up to 100 megacycles at reduced ratings.
GENERAL
Amplification factor, at Eb =1.0 amp.
E, = -100 volts 17 21 25
Interelectrode capacitance
Grid -plate 15.8 18.5 21.2 micromicrofarads
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -889R -A
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e-50 TECHNICAL INFORMATION (CONT'D)
Mechanical Data
Type of cooling forced air
Plate dissipation-kilowatts 5.0 4.0 3.0
Static pressure-inches water 0.7 0.5 0.35
Required air flow to bulb* 15 cubic feet per minute
Maximum glass temperature 150 centigrade
*Air to be directed at the top of tube from a 3 -inch -diameter nozzle. Cooling air may be obtained by directing the required
air flow at the top of the glass envelope through a 3 -inch -diameter nozzle, or by deflecting air at the top of the bulb from the
radiator -cooling -air stream.
Maximum signal d -c plate currents 2 maximum amperes
Maximum signal plate inputs 12 maximum kilowatts
Plate dissipationt 5 maximum kilowatts
Effective load resistance, plate -to -plate 2520 3680 5000 ohms
Maximum signal power output, approximate 8.8 12 15 kilowatts
tAveraged over any audio -frequency cycle of sine -wave form.
8500 maximum volts
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1.0 maximum ampere
D -c plate current
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6000 7500 volts
D -c plate voltage
460 500 volts
Peak r -f grid voltage
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D -c plate current
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D -c grid current, approximate 80 watts
Driving power, approximatell 95
1.5 2 kilowatts
Power output, approximate
1l At crest of audio -frequency cycle with modulation factor of 1.0.
C TELEPHONY
PLATE -MODULATED RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER -CLASS
CCS**
6000 maximum volts
D -c plate voltage -1000 maximum volts
D -c grid voltage 1.0 maximum ampere
D -c plate voltage 0 25 maximum ampere
D -c grid current 6 maximum kilowatts
Plate dissipation
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Key -down conditions per tube without amplitude modulation

D -c grid voltage -1000 maximum volts
D -c plate current 2 maximum amperes
D -c grid current 0.25 maximum ampere
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*The GL -889R -A can be operated at maximum ratings INFORMATION.) The tabulation below shows the highest
in all classes of service at frequencies as high as 40 mega- percentage of maximum plate voltage and power input that
cycles. The tube may be operated at higher frequencies can be used up to 100 megacycles for the various classes of
provided the maximum values of plate voltage and power service. Special attention should be given to adequate ventila-
input are reduced as the frequency is raised. (Other maxi- tion of the bulb at these frequencies.
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K-6966908 3-16-45
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
8-50 (1 IM)
GL -8002-R
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-250
PAGE 1
8-46
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -8002-R is a three -electrode tube de- fitted with a special hub and cooling is obtained
signed for use as a radio -frequency power am- by forced air. Maximum ratings may be used up
plifier at high frequencies. Multiple leads for to a frequency of 120 megacycles and reduced
both the filament and grid connectors minimize ratings up to 200 megacycles. The GL -8002-R
the inductance to these electrodes. The anode is plate is capable of dissipating 750 to 1200 watts.
Electrical
Cathode-Filamentary, tungsten
Filament voltage 16 volts
Average characteristics, Eb = 2.4 kilovolts, Ib = 0.5 ampere
Ef = 16 volts
Grid voltage 50 volts
Amplification factor 21.5
Plate to grid 8 9 micromicrofarads
Grid to filament 10.2 micromicrofarads
Plate to filament 1 0 micromicrofarads
Frequency for maximum ratings 120 megacycles
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -8002-R
ET1-250
PAGE 2
Mechanical
Maximum incoming air temperature* 45 centigrade
Maximum glass temperature 150 centigrade
Air flow to radiator 100 cu ft per min
Net weight, approximate pounds
Shipping weight, approximate pounds
* Ordinarily, deflecting vanes diverting the outgoing air toward the terminal seals provide sufficient cooling
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Carrier conditions per tube for use with maximum modulation factor of 1.0
Plate voltage, d -c 3500 volts
Plate current, d -c 0 6 ampere
Plate input. 1800 watts
Grid voltage, d -c -500 volts
Plate input..1250 watts

Plate current, d -c
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CLASS C RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR, TELEGRAPHY
0 5 ampere
0 1 ampere
750 watts
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envelope does not exceed 115 per cent of the carrier conditions.
Grid voltage, d -c -500 volts
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GL -8002-R
ETI-250
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8-46
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K-6912385 10-9-45
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No, 8850
GL -895
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-251C
PAGE 1
9-51
TRIODE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -895 is a water-cooled transmitting tube power amplifier, or oscillator. The plate is capable
for use as a Class B modulator, radio -frequency of dissipating up to 40 kilowatts.
GENERAL
Filament voltage, to neutral* 19 20 volts
Filament current, per phase 128 138 146 amperes
Filament starting current** 210 amperes
Filament cold resistance (per phase to Y
center) 0.013 ohm
Amplification factor, E, -100 volts,
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Grid -plate 32 40 uuf
48
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*When the load conditions are lower than maximum, the tube may usually be operated with reduced fila-
ment voltage.
**Starting current must never exceed, even momentarily, a value of 210 amperes.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -895
ETI-251C
PAGE 2
Mechanical Data
Mounting position vertical, glass -end up
Type of cooling water and forced
air***
Water flow on anode 20-25 GPM
Air flow to filament and grid thimbles 5 CFM
***Water flow of 20 to 25 gallons per minute must start before application of any voltage and continue
for at least 5 minutes after removal of voltage. Water temperature must not exceed 70 C under any
conditions of operation. Air flow of 5 cubic feet per minute directed on filament and grid thimbles is re-
quired before application of any voltage, and for 5 minutes after all voltage is switched off, to limit
temperature of grid and filament seals to a maximum of 150 C.

Maximum signal d -c plate current t 9 max amperes
Maximum signal plate input t 100,000 max watts
Plate dissipation t 40,000 max watts
Typical operation
f Averaged over any audio -frequency cycle of sine -wave form.

CARRIER CONDITIONS PER TUBE FOR USE WITH A MAXIMUM MODULATION FACTOR OF 1.0
D -c grid voltage. -3000 max volts
Typical operation

KEY -DOWN CONDITIONS PER TUBE WITHOUT MODULATION****
****Modulation, essentially negative, may be used if the positive peak of the audio envelope does not exceed 115 per
cent of carrier conditions.
GL -895
ETI-251C
PAGE 3
Typical operation
D -c plate voltage 17,000 15,000 12,000 10,000 volts
D -c plate current 7.50 8.60 7.20 7.15 amperes
D -c grid current, approximate 1.00 1.15 1.15 1.15 amperes
Power output, approximate 100,000 95,000 60,000 50,000 watts
APPLICATION NOTES
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GL -895 FILAMENT CHARACTERISTICS 9-51
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ETI-251C
PAGE 6
9-51
TUBULATION
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9-51
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GL -895 PLIOTRON
K-9186157 12-12-47
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
9-51 (1SM)
GL -895-R
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-252C
PAGE 1
9-51
TRIODE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -895-R is a forced -air cooled transmitting quency power amplifier, or oscillator. The plate is
tube for use as a Class B modulator, radio-fre- capable of dissipating up to 20 kilowatts.
GENERAL
Filament voltage, to neutral* 19 20 volts
Filament current, per phase 128 138 146 amperes
Filament cold resistance (per phase to Y 0.013 ohm
center)
Amplification factor, E, = -100 volts,
Ib = 1. amp 30 37 43
Plate -filament 5 8 11 uuf
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -895-R
ETI-252C
PAGE 2
9-51
Mechanical Data
Mounting position vertical, radiator
down
Required air flow on anode t
Plate dissipation-kilowatts 20 16 12
Pressure-inches water 15 1.1 0.8
Required air flow on filament and grid thimbles 5 CFM
Maximum temperature of filament seals 150 C
*When the load conditions are lower than maximum, the tube may usually be operated with reduced filament voltage.
Temperature of anode seal must not exceed 180 C.

Maximum signal d -c plate current 9 max amperes
Maximum signal plate input$ 50,000 max watts
Temperature of air cooler** 180 max C
Typical operation
CARRIER CONDITIONS PER TUBE FOR USE WITH A MAXIMUM MODULATION FACTOR OF 1.0

Typical operation
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KEY -DOWN CONDITIONS PER TUBE WITHOUT MODULATION***
Grid current 1.5 max amperes
Typical operation
D -c plate voltage 17,000 15,000 12,000 10,000 volts
D -c plate current 6.0 6.4 7.20 7.15 amperes
1.15
1900
60,000
1700
**Temperature is measured in thermometer well. The normal forced air of 1800 cubic feet per minute requires a static
pressure of 1.5 inches of water and must be started before application of any voltage and continue for at least 5 minutes
after removal of voltages. Temperature or anode seal must not exceed 180 C. An air flow of at least 5 cubic feet per
minute through a nozzle directed at filament bases is required before and during application of any voltages to limit
temperature of filament seals to 150 C.
***Modulation, essentially negative, may be used if the positive peak of the audio frequency envelope does not exceed
115 per cent of the carrier conditions.
APPLICATION NOTES
Maximum ratings apply up to 6 megacycles. The tube may be operated at higher frequencies provided the maximum values
GL -895-R
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GL -895-R AVERAGE PLATE CHARACTERISTICS
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GL -895-R CHARACTERISTICS
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GL -895-R FILAMENT CHARACTERISTICS
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K-9186072 1-9-46
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OUTLINE
GL -895-R PLIOTRON
TERMINALS 1,3 &5

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GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
9-51 (111\4)
GL -473
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
En -281
PAGE 1
8-48
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -473 is a three -electrode tube designed is forced -air cooled and is capable of dissipating 2.5
for use as a Class B power amplifier and modulator kilowatts. The cathode is a thoriated-tungsten fila-
or Class C power amplifier or oscillator. The anode ment. Maximum ratings apply up to 60 megacycles.
Electrical
Cathode-Filamentary
Voltage 6 volts
Current 60 amperes
Average characteristics
Grid -plate 15 micromicrofarads
Grid -filament 17 micromicrofarads
Plate -filament 0.6 micromicrofarad
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Mechanical
Mounting position vertical
Type of cooling forced air*
Net weight, approximate 3% pounds
* The required forced air flow (see curve) must be started with the application of filament voltage and may be shut off at
the same time as removal of all voltage.

Maximum signal d -c plate currents 1.4 max ampere
Maximum signal plate inputt 4200 max watts
Plate dissipations 2500 max watts
Typical Operation
D -c grid voltaget -160 volts
Peak a -f grid -to -grid voltage 820 volts
Zero signal d -c plate current 0.66 ampere
Maximum signal d -c plate current 2.80 amperes
Load resistance, per tube 765 ohms
Effective load resistance, plate to plate 3060 ohms
Maximum signal driving power, approximate 140 watts
Maximum signal power output, approximate 4350 watts
t Grid voltages are given with respect to midpoint of filament operated on a -c. If d -c is used each stated value of grid
voltage should be decreased by 4.25 volts and the circuit returns connected to the negative end of the filament.

Carrier conditions per tube for use with maximum modulation factor of 1.0
D -c plate current -1.4 max ampere
Typical Operation
Peak r -f grid voltage 280 volts
Driving power, approximate 15 watts

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Typical Operation
Grid resistor 2150 ohms
Driving power, approximate 270 watts
RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER -CLASS C TELEGRAPHY
Key -down conditions per tube without amplitude modulations
Typical Operation @60 @110 @110 megacycles

Grid resistor 400000 2400 1950 ohms
¶ Modulation essentially negative may be used if the positive not exceed
115 per cent of the carrier conditions.
RADIO -FREQUENCY POWER OSCILLATOR -CLASS C TELEGRAPHY
Key -down conditions per tube without modulation
D -c grid current 500 milliamperes
Typical Operation
Grid resistor 4000 ohms
Frequency 60 110 megacycles
Class B 100 - per cent
Class C plate modulated 100 - per cent
Class C power amplifier unmodulated 100 70 per cent
Class C oscillator unmodulated 100 - per cent
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GL -473 GL -473
QUANTITY OF AIR REQUIRED TOTAL RESISTANCE PRESSURE OF AIR COOLER
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GL -473
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OUTLINE
GL -473
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N15102AZ 8-6-47
GENERAL ELECTRIC
8-48 (9M)
01-5610
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-291
PAGE 1
12-48
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -5610 is a 7 -pin miniature triode amplifier for industrial application where small size is a
factor.
Electrical
Cathode-coated unipotential
Heater voltage 6 3 volts
Heater current 0 15 ampere
Mechanical
Envelope-T-5 glass
Base-Miniature glass button 7 -pin
Maximum diameter % inch
Maximum over-all length 2 N inches
Maximum seated height 1% inches
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -5610
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Maximum ratings, design center
Plate voltage 300 volts
A -c heater -cathode voltage 117 volts
Plate dissipation 3 0 watts
Typical operation
Class A amplifier
Grid bias voltage -1.5 volts
Grid voltage for plate current =10 microamperes, approximate -15 volts
Plate current 17 milliamperes
Transconductance 4000 micromhos
Plate resistance 3500 ohms
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PLATE CHARACTERISTICS
GL -5610
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MAX.
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OUTLINE
PLIOTRON GL -5610
N-15123AZ 6-7-48
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
12-48 (9M)
Filing No. 8850
GL -5691
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI.297
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PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -5691 is a high -mu twin triode, high- tion are required. In addition to these features the
vacuum tube for industrial use. It is designed 5691 has its heaters for the two triode units con -
particularly for use as a voltage amplifier in in- nected in series with the result that failure of either
dustrial applications where uniformity and stability heater in bridge circuits makes both units inopera-
of characteristic and resistance to shock and vibra- tive.
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Heater voltage (A -C or D -C) 63 5%* volts
Heater current 0.6 ampere
Direct interelectrode capacitances with no external shield
Triode Unit No. 1- Minimum Average Maximum
Grid to plate 3.1 3.6 4.1 uuf
Grid to cathode 1.9 2.4 2.9 uuf
Plate to cathode 1.8 2.3 2.8 uuf
Triode Unit No. 2-
Plate of Triode Unit No. 1 to
Plate of Triode Unit No. 2- 2.7 3.2 3.7 uuf
GENERAL ELECTRIC
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5-49 Th
Mechanical Data
Mounting position -any

Values are for each Unit
D -c plate supply voltage 330 max volts
Grid voltage
Negative bias range -1** min to -100 max volts
Negative peak value -200 max volts
D -c cathode current 10 max milliamperes
Plate dissipation 1 max watt
Peak heater -Cathode voltage
Heater negative with respect to cathode 100 max volts
Heater positive with respect to cathode 100 max volts
Ambient temperature range 55 - to +90 C
Maximum circuit value (for any operating condition)
Grid -circuit resistance 2 max megohms
Characteristics and range values
Grid voltage -2 volts
Minimum Average Maximum
Heater current 0.55 0.6 0.65 amperes
Heater -cathode current with heater -cathode voltage of 100 volts 5 microamperes
Plate current 1.7 2.3 2.9 milliamperes
Plate current for grid voltage of -5.5 volts 15 microamperes
Difference in plate current between triode units 0.9 milliampere
Reverse grid current 0.2 microampere
Amplification factor 60 70 80
Plate resistance 44000 .... ohms
Transconductance 1300 1600 1900 micromhos
Typical operation -resistance -coupled amplifier (each triode unit)
Plate -supply voltage 90 180 300 volts
Plate load resistor 0.1 0.22 0.47 0.1 0.22 0.47 0.1 0.22 0.47 megohms
Grid resistor (of following stage) 0.22 0.47 1.0 0.22 0.47 1.0 0.22 0.47 1.0 megohms
Cathode resistor 4700 7400 14400 2600 4600 9000 2180 3970 7550 ohms
Cathode bypass capacitor*** 2.1 1.3 0.7 2.8 1.6 0.9 3.1 1.8 1 uf
Blocking capacitor*** 0.014 0.0065 0.0035 0.014 0.0065 0.0035 0.014 0.0065 0.0035 uf
Peak output voltage**** 9 13 17 30 37 44 59 76 88 volts
Voltage gain 27f 35$ 40$ 331 421 461 361 451 501
*May deviate 10 per cent from rated value provided such deviation occurs for less than 2 per cent of the operating time.
**For resistance -coupled amplifier applications, the negative bias may be as low as -0.5 volt.
***The cathode by-pass capacitors and blocking capacitors have been chosen to give output voltages at 100 cycles per second
(ft) which are equal to 0.8 of the mid -frequency value. For any other value of (ft), multiply the values of cathode by-pass and
blocking capacitors by 100/f1.
****This peak output voltage is obtained across the grid resistor of the following stage at any frequency within the flat region
of the output vs frequency curve, and is for the condition where the signal level is adequate to swiing the grid of the resistance -
coupled amplifier tube to the point where its grid starts to draw current.
tAt an output voltage of 3 volts rms.
$At an output voltage of 4 volts rms.
¶At an output voltage of 5 volts rms.
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -5692
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-298
PAGE 1
5-49
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -5692 is a medium -mu twin triode, high - are connected in series so that failure of either
vacuum tube designed particularly for use in in- heater in bridge circuits makes both units in-
dustrial applications as a balanced d -c amplifier, operative. Other features of this tube are stability
multivibrator, blocking oscillator, and resistance - and uniformity of characteristics, resistance to
coupled amplifier. shock and vibration, and long life.
The heaters for the two triode units of the 5692
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Heater voltage (a -c or d -c) 6.3 5%* volts
Direct interelectrode capacitances, with no external shield
Triode Unit No. 1- Minimum Average Maximum
Triode Unit No. 2-
Plate of Triode Unit No. 1 to
Plate of Triode Unit No. 2 2.7 3.2 3.7 uuf
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -5692
ETI-298
PAGE 2
5-49

Mechanical Data
Mounting position -any

Values are for each Unit
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Negative bias value -1** min to -100 max volts
Plate dissipation 1.75 max watts
Peak heater -cathode voltage
Ambient temperature range -55 to +90 C
Maximum circuit value (for any operating condition)
Grid -circuit resistance 2 max megohms
Grid voltage -9 volts
Heater -cathode current with heater -cathode voltage of t 100 volts 5 microamperes
Plate current for grid voltage of -24 volts 15 microamperes
Difference in plate current between triode units 2.0 milliamperes
Reverse grid current 0.2 microampere
Plate resistance 9100 .... ohms
Typical operation -resistance -coupled amplifier (each triode unit)
Plate -supply voltage 90 180 300 volts
Grid resistor (of following stage) 0.1 0.25 0.5 0.1 0.25 0.5 0.1 0.25 0.5 megohms
Cathode by-pass capacitort 2.66 1.29 0.55 2.86 1.35 0.62 2.96 1.42 0.64 uf
Blocking capacitort 0.029 0.012 0.007 0.032 0.012 0.007 0.034 0.0125 0.0075 uf
Peak output voltaget 14 17 18 30 34 36 51 56 57 volts
Voltage gain P 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14
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N-15120AZ 8BD 5-17-48
GENERAL ELECTRIC
5-49 (10M)
GL -5693
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI.299
PAGE 1
5-49
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -5693 is a sharp cut-off five -electrode, "Operational Characteristics." In addition, the
5693 is characterized by uniformity and stability
high vacuum tube for use as a high -gain, resistance -
coupled amplifier in industrial applications. of characteristic, resistance to shock and vibration,
A grid No. 1 resistor with a value as high as 40 and long life features especially desirable in in-
megohms can be used with this tube depending dustrial service.
upon the operating conditions as given on the curve
Electrical Data
Heater voltage (a -c or d -c) 6 3 E 5%* volts
Direct interelectrode capacitances, with
shell connected to cathode Minimum Average Maximum
Grid to plate .... 0.005 uuf
Input 4.8 5.3 5.8 uuf
Output 5.6 6.2 6.8 uuf
Mechanical Data
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -5693
ETI.299
PAGE 2
5-49

ID -c plate voltage 300 max volts
D -c grid No. 3 (suppressor) voltage
Negative bias value 0 min -100 max volts
D -c grid No. 2 (screen) voltage 125** max volts
D -c grid No. 2 supply voltage 330 max volts
Grid No. 1 (control -grid) voltage
Negative bias range 1*** min to -50 max volts
Grid No. 2 dissipation 0.3 max watt
*May deviate t 10 per cent from rated value provided such deviation occurs for less than 2 per cent of the operating time.
**The 5693 may be operated at a grid No. 2 voltage as high as the maximum rated grid No. 2 supply voltage (330 volts)
when the grid No. 2 dissipation is not exceeded for any signal conditions and when a resistor is used in series with the grid No.
2 and its supply voltage.
***For resistance -coupled amplifier applications, the negative grid No. 1 bias may be as low as -0.5 volt.
Maximum circuit value (see curve K -69087-72A224)
Heater voltage, 6.3; plate voltage, 250; grid No. 3 voltage, 0; grid No. 2 voltage, 100; grid No. 1 voltage, -3
Heater -cathode current with heater -cathode voltage of t 100 volts 5 microamperes
Plate current for grid No. 1 voltage of -7.5 volts 2 30 80 microamperes
Plate current for grid No. 3 voltage of -70 volts 150 450 750 microamperes
Grid No. 2 current 0.60 0.85 1.10 milliamperes
Reverse grid No. 1 current 0.1 microamperes
Plate resistance 1.0 . megohms
Typical operation -resistance -coupled amplifier
Plate and grid No. 2 supply voltage 90 180 300 volts
Grid No. 1 resistor 0.25 0.5 1 0.25 0.5 1 0.25 0.5 1 megohms
Grid No. 2 resistor 0.29 0.92 1.7 0.31 0.94 2.2 0.37 1.10 2.2 megohms
Grid No. 2 bypass capacitor t . 0.085 0.045 0.03 0.09 0.06 0.04 0.09 0.06 0.05 uf
Cathode bypass capacitor t . 7.4 4.5 2.4 8 6.6 3.8 10.9 7.4 5.8 uf
Blocking capacitor t 0.016 0.005 0.002 0.015 0.004 0.002 0.016 0.004 0.002 uf
Peak output voltage t 23 18 22 60 47 44 96 88 79 volts
Voltage gain A 68 93 119 82 131 192 98 167 238
tThe cathode and grid No. 2 bypass capacitors and blocking capacitors have been chosen to give output voltages at 100
cycles per second (f1) which are equal to 0.7 of the mid -frequency value. For any other value of (f1), multiply the values of
cathode bypass, grid No. 2 bypass, and blocking capacitors by 100/f1.
IThis peak output voltage is obtained across the grid resistor of the following stage at any frequency within the flat region
of the output vs frequency curve, and is for the condition where the signal level is adequate to swing the grid of the resistance -
AAt an output voltage of 5 volts rms.
GL -5693
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-299
PAGE 1
5-49
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -5693 is a sharp cut-off five -electrode, "Operational Characteristics." In addition, the
high vacuum tube for use as a high -gain, resistance - 5693 is characterized by uniformity and stability
coupled amplifier in industrial applications. of characteristic, resistance to shock and vibration,
A grid No. 1 resistor with a value as high as 40 and long life features especially desirable in in-
megohms can be used with this tube depending dustrial service.
upon the operating conditions as given on the curve
Electrical Data
Heater voltage (a -c or d -c) 63 5%* volts
Direct interelectrode capacitances, with
shell connected to cathode Minimum Average Maximum
Grid to plate 0.005 uuf
Input 4.8 5.3 5.8 uuf
Output 5.6 6.2 6.8 uuf
Mechanical Data
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -5693
ETI-299
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5-49

D -c grid No. 3 (suppressor) voltage
Negative bias value 0 min -100 max volts
D -c grid No. 2 (screen) voltage. 125** max volts
D -c grid No. 2 supply voltage 330 max volts
Grid No. 1 (control -grid) voltage
Negative bias range 1*** min to -50 max volts
Grid No. 2 dissipation 0.3 max watt
*May deviate 10 per cent from rated value provided such deviation occurs for less than 2 per cent of the operating time.
**The 5693 may be operated at a grid No. 2 voltage as high as the maximum rated grid No. 2 supply voltage (330 volts)
when the grid No. 2 dissipation is not exceeded for any signal conditions and when a resistor is used in series with the grid No.
2 and its supply voltage.
***For resistance -coupled amplifier applications, the negative grid No. 1 bias may be as low as -0.5 volt.
Maximum circuit value (see curve K -69087-72A224)
Heater voltage, 6.3; plate voltage, 250; grid No. 3 voltage, 0; grid No. 2 voltage, 100; grid No. 1 voltage, -3
Heater -cathode current with heater -cathode voltage of 1100 volts 5 microamperes
Plate current for grid No. 1 voltage of -7.5 volts 2 30 80 microamperes
Plate current for grid No. 3 voltage of -70 volts 150 450 750 microamperes
Grid No. 2 current 0.60 0.85 1.10 milliamperes
Reverse grid No. 1 current 0.1 microamperes
Plate resistance 1.0 megohms
Typical operation -resistance -coupled amplifier
Plate and grid No. 2 supply voltage 90 180 300 volts
Grid No. 1 resistor 0.25 0.5 1 0.25 0.5 1 0.25 0.5 1 megohms
Grid No. 2 resistor 0.29 0.92 1.7 0.31 0.94 2.2 0.37 1.10 2.2 megohms
Grid No. 2 bypass capacitor t 0.085 0.045 0.03 0.09 0.06 0.04 0.09 0.06 0.05 uf
Cathode bypass capacitor t . 7.4 4.5 2.4 8 6.6 3.8 10.9 7.4 5.8 uf
Blocking capacitor t 0.016 0.005 0.002 0.015 0.004 0.002 0.016 0.004 0.002 uf
Peak output voltage 23 18 22 60 47 44 96 88 79 volts
Voltage gain A 68 93 119 82 131 192 98 167 238
tThe cathode and grid No. 2 bypass capacitors and blocking capacitors have been chosen to give output voltages at 100
cycles per second (f1) which are equal to 0.7 of the mid -frequency value. For any other value of (f1), multiply the values of
cathode bypass, grid No. 2 bypass, and blocking capacitors by 100/f1.
This peak output voltage is obtained across the grid resistor of the following stage at any frequency within the flat region
of the output vs frequency curve, and is for the condition where the signal level is adequate to swing the grid of the resistance -
AAt an output voltage of 5 volts rms.
GL -5693
ETI-299
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5-49
GL -5693 OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

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GENERAL ELECTRIC
5-49 (10M)
0L -1000T
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-314
PAGE 1
8-50
PLIOTRON
DESCRIPTION
The GL -1000T is a three -electrode tube designed operation and forced -air cooling of the seals,
for use as a Class B audio -frequency power ampli- through the tube in the base, is necessary when the
fier and modulator or as a Class C radio -frequency GL -1000T is operated at maximum conditions.
power amplifier and oscillator. The anode is cap- The cathode is a thoriated-tungsten filament.
able of dissipating 1000 watts. Forced -air cooling Maximum ratings apply up to a frequency of 50
of the envelope is required under all conditions of megacycles.
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Filament voltage 7.5 volts
Grid -plate 5.1 uuf
Plate -filament 0 5 uuf
Transconductance, In = 750 ma, Eb =6000, E, = -62 9050 micromhos
Mechanical Data
Forced -air cooling of the seals is necessary under maximum conditions
of operation. Each seal requires approximately 2 cubic feet per minute.
The bulb must be cooled with air equivalent to that supplied by an
8 -inch electric fan 12 inches from the bulb.
Net weight, approximate 1.25 pounds
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -1000T
En -314
PAGE 2
8 -50 TECHNICAL INFORMATION (CONT'D)
MAXIMUM RATINGS AND TYPICAL OPERATION CONDITIONS
Maximum signal d -c plate current 750 max milliamperes
Plate dissipation* 1000 max watts
Typical Operation
D -c grid voltage, approximate -70 -105 -135 volts
Peak a -f grid input voltage 490 530 600 volts
Zero Signal d -c plate current .300 .240 .200 amperes
Maximum signal power output, approximate 3000 3700 4600 watts
Key -down conditions per tube without modulation**
Typical operation
Peak r -f grid input voltage, approximate 350 365 420 610 volts
D -c grid current 90 100 87 110 milliamperes
Plate dissipation 900 1000 1000 1000 watts
Plate input 2250 2850 3333 4000 watts
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
Pliotron 5659 --Preliminary Technical Information
The 5659 is a beam power amplifier pentode similar to the 12A6 designed
for reliable performance under conditions of severe vibration and intermittent
operation.
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Cathode - Indirectly Heated
Heater Voltage (A -C or D -C) 1206 Volts

Heater Current 0,150 Ampere
Mechanical Data
Envelope - MT -8
Base - Small Wafer Octal 7 -Pin
Maximum Diameter 1 5/16 Inches
Maximum Overall Length 3 1/4 Inches
Maximum Seated Height 2 1/16 Inches
Maximum Ratings, Design Center

Plate Voltage 250 Volts
Screen Voltage 250 Volts
Plate Dissipation 7,5 Watts
Screen Dissipation 1.5 Watts
Typical Operation
Class Al Amplifier
Heater Voltage 12.6 Volts
Grid Voltage** -12.5 Volts
Peak A -F Signal Voltage 12.5 Volts
Transconductance 3000 Micromhos
Plate Resistance, approximate 70000 Ohms
'Zero Signal Plate Current 30 Milliamperes
Zero Signal Screen Current, Nominal 3.5 Milliamperes
Maximum -Signal Plate Current 32 Milliamperes
Maximum -Signal Screen Current, Nominal 5.5 Milliamperes
Load Resistance 7500 Ohms
Total Harmonic Distortion 7 Per Cent
Power Output 3.4 Watts
Vit.retion Outnut. maximum*** Millivolts
-2-
** The D -C resistance in the grid circuit, under rated maximum conditions,

should not exceed 0.5 megohm for self -bias operation and 0.1 megohm for
fixed bias operation.
*** HMS voltage measured across a load resistor of 2,000 ohms when tube is
vibrated with a total sinusoidal motion of .08 inches at 25 cycles per
second. Grid voltage = -22 volts. Average output is less than value
shown.
TERMINAL CONNECTIONS BASING DIAGRAM
Pin 1 - Shell
Pin 2 - Heater
Pin 3 - Plate
Pin 4 - Grid #2
Pin 5 - Grid #1
Pin 7 - Heater
Pin 8 - Cathode and beam plates 7AG
ET -T511
GENERAL ELECTRIC
The 5660 is a duplex -diode pentode similar to the 12C8 designed for reliable
performance under conditions of severe vibration and intermittent operation.
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Heater Voltage (A -C or D -C) 12.6 Volts

Heater Current 0.150 Ampere
Mechanical Data
Envelope - MP -8
Cap - Miniature
Base Small Wafer Octal 8 -Pin
Direct Interelectrode Capacitances*
Grid to Plate 0.005 Maximum uuf
Input 6 uuf
Output 9 uuf
* Shell connected to cathode.

Screen Supply Voltage 300 Volts
Plate Dissipation 2.25 Watts
Screen Dissipation 0.3 Watts
Minimum External Grid Bias Voltage 0 Volts
Maximum Diode Current per Plate for Continuous Operation 1.0 Milliamperes
Typical Operation
Pentode Section: Class Al Amplifier
Heater Voltage 12,6 Volts
Grid Voltage -3 Volts
Plate Resistance, approximate 0.6 Megohm
Transconductance 1325 Micromhos
Typical Operation
Pentode Section: Class Al Amplifier
Plate Current 10 Milliamperes
Screen Current 2.3 Milliamperes
Grid Bias For Cathode Current Cut -Off, approximate -21 Volts
Vibration Output, maximum** 25 Millivolts
Diode Sections:
Minimum Diode Current per Plate With 10 Volts D -C Applied 0.8 Milliamperes
** R voltage measured across a load resistor of 10,000 ohms when tube is

vibrated with a total sinusoidal motion of .08 inches at 25 cycles per second.
Average output is less than value shown.
TEPMINAL CONNECTIONS RASM DIAGRAM
Pin 1 - Shell
Pin 2 - Heater
pin 3 - Pentode Plate
Pin 4 - Diode Plate #2
Pin 5 - Diode Plate #1
Pin 6 - Grid #2
Pin 7 - Heater
Pin 8 - Cathode and Grid #3 8E
Cap Grid #1
ET -T512
GENERAL ELECTRIC
The 5661 is a voltage amplifier pentode similar to the 12SK7 designed for
reliable performance under conditions of severe vibration and intermittent opera-
tion*
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Heater Voltage (A -C or D -C) 12.6 Volts

Heater Current 0.150 Ampere
Mechanical Data
Envelope - NT -8
Base - Small Wafer Octal 8 -Pin
Direct Interelectrode Capacitances*
Grid to Plate 0003 Maximum uuf
Input 6.0 uuf
Output 7,0 uuf
* Shell connected to cathode.
MAXEOM RATINGS AND TYPICAL OPERATING CONDITIONS

Screen Supply Voltage 300 Volts
Plate Dissipation 4.0 Watts
Screen Dissipation 0,4 Watts
Minimum External Control Grid Bias Voltage 0 Volts
Typical Operation
Class Al Amplifier
Heater Voltage 12.6 12.6 Volts
Plate Voltage 100 250 Volts
Screen Voltage 100 100 Volts
Control Grid Voltage -1 -3 Volts
Suppressor - Connected to Cathode at Socket
Plate Resistance, approximate 0,12 0.8 Megohm
Transconductance 2350 2000 Micromhos
Control Grid Voltage for Transcon-
ductance = 10, approximate -35 -35 Volts
-2 -
Typical Operation
Class Al Amplifier (Cont'd)
Plate Current 13 9,2 Milliamperes
Screen Current 4 2,6 Milliamperes
Vibration Output, maximum** --- 15 Millivolts
** RMS voltage measured across a load resistor of 2,000 ohms when tube is vibrated
with a total sinusoidal motion of .08 inches at 25 cycles per second, Average
output is less than value shown.
TERMINAL CONNECTIONS BASING DIAGRAM
Pin 1 - Shell and internal shield

Pin 2 - Heater
Pin 3 - Grid W3
Pin 4 - Grid #1
Pin 5 - Cathode
Pin 6 - Grid #2
Pin 7 - Heater
Pin 8 - Plate
APPLICATION DATA
ETI-176A
PAGE 1
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GENERAL
ELECTRIC GLOW TUBES
ETI.176A
PAGE 2
12.50
DESCRIPTION
A glow tube is a cold -cathode, gas -discharge tube atmosphere of inert gas or vapor. The emission is
in which no means is provided for controlling the obtained from the cold cathode by virtue of a poten-
unidirectional current flow. (NEMA definition). tial gradient at the cathode surface. This gradient
This type of tube is also known as a voltage -regula- literally pulls electrons out of the cathode. For this
tor tube, a name which describes its principal appli- reason cathodes are sometimes coated with some
cation. material which has a low work function so that
Fundamentally, a glow tube consists of two elec- electrons are given off with comparative ease.
trodes, an anode and a cold cathode, in a partial
GENERAL OPERATION
Two types of discharge are possible in a glow yond a certain point the tube will go into a so-called
tube. A glow discharge, which is a uniform glow arc discharge. Under these conditions a cathode
covering all or part of the cathode surface, will spot rather than a uniform cathode glow appears on
occur when the current carried by the tube is low. the cathode and the tube drop decreases to a rather
Under these conditions the tube drop is essentially low value (10-20 volts). Although some glow tubes
independent of the current. This is the condition are designed to operate as arc -discharge tubes, the
under which glow tubes normally operate. The exact majority of glow tubes must not be operated so that
voltage drop across the tube depends upon the elec- an arc discharge takes place, as the life of the tube
trode spacing and the type and amount of gas used. will be materially shortened.
If the current through the tube is increased be-
GL -0A3, GL -0B3
Tube Type Number GL -0C3, GL -0D3 GL -874
Type of voltage -regulator tube Glow discharge Glow discharge
Cathode Cold type Cold type
Maximum over-all length 4% inches 5% inches
Maximum seated height 3946 inches 4% inches
Maximum diameter 194 inches 2146 inches
Base Small shell octal 6 -pin Medium 4 -pin bayonet
Net weight, approx. 2 ounces 2 ounces
Shipping weight, approx 3 pounds 3 pounds
MAXIMUM RATINGS
TUBE TYPE NUMBER GL -0A3 GL -0B3 GL -0C3 GL -0D3 GL -874
Min Bogey Max Min Bogey Max Min Bogey Max Min Bogey Max Min Bogey Max
Electrical Data
D -c anode -supply voltage* 105 130 133 - 185 - 130 volts
D -c operating voltage - 90 volts
Anode voltage drop 68 75 85 77 90 104 103 108 116 142 153 165 volts
Anode breakdown voltage . . -100 105 - 105 - 115 - 160 - 115
Regulation 5 6.5 - 5
130
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133
4 - 4
185
5.5 - 7
130 volts
volts
Mechanical Data
Net weight, maximum 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 ounces

Maximum average starting current 100 100 100 100 milliamperes
Maximum averaging time 10 10 10 10 seconds
D -c Cathode Current
Maximum 40 30 40 40 50 milliamperes
Minimum 5 5 5 S 10 milliamperes
Maximum frequency. 0 0 0
Ambient temperature limits -55 to +90 -55 to +90 -55 to +90 -55 to +90 -55 to +90
* To assure starting throughout tube life not less than the specified supply voltage should be provided.
t C operation only.
ETI-176A
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12.50
DEFINITIONS OF RATINGS
D -c Anode Supply Voltage, Minimum Regulation
This is the minimum value of voltage that the The regulation voltage is the maximum variation
voltage supply must be capable of applying to the in voltage drop across the glow tube. It is calculated
glow tube. as the difference between the voltage drop obtained
D -c Operating Current
at the maximum current and the voltage drop ob-
tained at the minimum current.
These values of maximum and minimum current
indicate the range over which the glow tube will Ambient Temperature Range
operate satisfactorily. Operation below the mini- This temperature range indicates the maximum
mum current will cause erratic regulation and oper- and minimum temperatures at which satisfactory
ation above maximum current will result in short operation may be obtained.
life and erratic regulation.
*OUTLINE OUTLINE
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PIN NO. 2
K-8065597 11-22-50 K-8065596 11-22-50

*Revised *Revised
ETI.176A
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APPLICATION CIRCUITS #
The most common use of the glow tube is as a voltage regulating device.
fie 1 I
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*Most glow tubes are provided with a jumper wire connected internally. This is usu-
ally employed as a switch, and is wired in series with the primary of the transformer sup-
plying power to the glow tube. When the tube is removed from the socket the power
supply circuit is automatically shut off.
Fig. 1 above illustrates a voltage -regulated power minimum rating.

supply circuit incorporating a glow tube as a voltage Glow tubes may be used in series to provide
stabilizer. higher regulated voltages than are available from
Such a circuit is an inexpensive means of provid- one tube. These tubes need not be the same type,
ing a regulated voltage within the capabilities of a the only requirement being that the current must
tube for such applications. The series resistance be limited so that it falls within the operating
must be of a value that will limit the current range of the combination. For example, if a GL -
through the glow tube to the maximum rated cur- 0A3 and a GL -0B3 are used in series, the current
rent. It is also desirable to furnish a high enough must be limited to 30 milliamperes maximum.
voltage from the d -c supply so that the current Operation of glow tubes in parallel is not recom-
through the glow tube does not drop below the mended.
A second application of the glow tube is the relaxation oscillator illustrated in Fig. 2.
GLOW TUBE RESISTOR
D.C. VOLTAGE
K-8639685 Fig. 2-Relaxation Oscillator Circuit 9-25-44
In this type of circuit, a current charges a be varied by changing the capacitance or type of
capacitor. In parallel with the capacitor is a glow glow tube.
tube, which will break down when the voltage on #Circuits shown in ETI-176 are examples of possible tube applications
the capacitor reaches the voltage breakdown point purchaser of tubes any license under patent rights of General Electric
of the glow tube. The frequency of this action may Company.
INSTALLATION A ND OPERATION
Sufficient resistance must always be used in series caution is observed,tube performance will be impaired.
with each of these tubes to limit the current through In voltage -regulator tubes of the glow -discharge
the tube to the maximum rated value under contin- type, regulation is somewhat dependent on past
uous (steady state) operating conditions. During the operating conditions. For example, the regulation
interval of 5 to 10 seconds which may be required for value of a tube operated for a protracted period at
the regulated tubes in associated equipment to warm 5 milliamperes and then changed to 35 millliamperes
up and draw plate current, a maximum current of 100 may be somewhat different from the value that will
milliamperes is permissible provided each such start- be obtained after a long period of operation at 35
ing period is followed by a steady-state operating milliamperes. Likewise, the regulation value may
period of at least several minutes. Unless this pre - change somewhat after a long idle period.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
12 -50 (115.1) Schenectady, N. Y.
GL -0A2
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-305
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GLOW TUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -0A2 is a miniature two -electrode inert -gas -filled cold -cathode tube for use as a voltage regulator.
GENERAL
D -c Anode -supply Voltage* 185 . . volts
Anode voltage drop 140 151 168 volts
Anode breakdown voltage 156 185 volts
Shunt capacitor 0.1 microfarad
Regulation 2 6 volts
Mechanical Data
Net weight, maximum 0.3 Ounce
*To assure starting throughout tube life not less than the specified supply voltage should be provided.
GENERAL ha ELECTRIC
GL -0A2
ETI-305
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Maximum average starting current 75 milliamperes
D -c cathode current
Maximum 30 milliamperes
Minimum 5 milliamperes
Maximum frequency 0 cycles per
second
APPLICATION NOTES
Pw The base of the GL -0A2 fits the miniature 7 -pin socket which may be mounted to hold the tube in any position. No connec-
tion'should be made to pins 3 and 6 which extend into the interior of the tube since any potentials applied to these pins may
cause erratic tube performance. The three pin terminals for the cathode and the two for the anode offer the designer several
different possibilities for connection so as to provide protection for the associated components in case the regulator tube is re-
moved from its socket.
Sufficient resistance must always be used in series with the GL -0A2 to limit the current through the tube. The value for the
series resistor is dependent on the maximum anode -supply voltage and the ratio of the current through the load to the operating
current of the GL -0A2, and should be chosen to limit the operating current through the tube to 30 milliamperes at all times
after the starting period.
The maximum load current that can be regulated is determined by the minimum and maximum values of the supply voltage.
The value of series resistor for the maximum supply voltage should be calculated as indicated above. The user should then deter-
mine whether this value will permit adequate starting voltage when the supply voltage falls to its minimum value. If adequate
starting voltage is not obtained, a new load current of lower value must be used and the calculations repeated. It will be appar-
ent from such calculations that the higher the minimum supply voltage and the smaller the difference between its minimum and
maximum values, the higher will be the load current that can be regulated.
In order to handle more load current, two or more GL-0A2's may be operated in parallel, but such parallel operation requires
that a resistor be used in series with each regulator tube in order to equalize division of the current between the paralleled tubes.
Approximately a 100 -ohm resistor for each tube should be used. The disadvantage of this method is that the use of resistors im-
pairs the regulation which can be obtained.
When equipment utilizing the GL -0A2 is turned on, a starting current in excess of the average operating current is permissible
as indicated under Maximum Ratings. When the tube is subjected to such high starting currents, the regulated voltage may re-
quire up to 20 minutes to drop to its normal operating value. This performance is characteristic of voltage -regulator tubes of the
glow -discharge type. Similarly, the regulation voltage is affected by changes in current within the operating current range. For
example, the regulation value of a tube operated for a protracted period at 5 milliamperes and then changed to 25 milliamperes,
may be somewhat different from the value that will be obtained after a long period of operation at 25 milliamperes. Likewise,
the regulation value may change somewhat after a long idle period.
If the associated circuit has a capacitor in shunt with the GL -0A2, the capacitor should be limited in value to 0.1 microfarad.
A larger value may cause the regulator tube to oscillate and thus give unstable regulation performance.
GL -0A2
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TYPICAL CIRCUITS
FOR
GLOW TUBE GL -0A2
GL -
SERIES 0A2 OR OB2 GL -
RESISTOR SERIES TO CATHODE
RESISTOR 042 OR OB2 OF TUBE
-FB
REGULATED
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
-C +
FILTER REGULATED
TO LOAD BIAS VOLTAGE
(D -C
VOLTAGE
BIAS
TYPE VOLTS (APPROX) SUPPLY TYPE VOLTS (APPROX)
SUPPLY)
0A2 150
082 I08 0A2 150
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OB2 108
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TO GRID
OF TUBE
CIRCUIT TO PROVIDE REGULATED SUPPLY
VOLTAGE OF APPROXIMATELY 150 OR 108 CIRCUIT FOR BIAS -SUPPLY REGULATION.
VOLTS TO LOAD. REMOVAL OF TUBE FROM REMOVAL OF TUBE FROM SOCKET OPENS
SOCKET REMOVES VOLTAGE FROM LOAD. B -SUPPLY CIRCUIT OF REGULATED TUBES.
K -69087-72A280 4-5-49 K -69087-72A282 4-6-49
GL -
SERIES
RESISTOR 0A2 OR 0132
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+82
VOLTS
TO TYPE APPROX
FILTER
(D -C 0A2 300
VOLTAGE 082 216
SUPPLY)
+sI t
vocrs
TYPE APPROX I
0A2 150
NNW
082 108 -B
REGULATED
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
TO LOAD
CIRCUIT USING TWO 0A2'S OR TWO 082'S TO PROVIDE

REGULATED SUPPLY VOLTAGES OF APPROXIMATELY 300
OR 216 VOLTS AND 150 OR 108 VOLTS TO LOAD. SOCKET
CONNECTIONS ARE SO MADE THAT VOLTAGE ON LOAD IS
REMOVED WHEN EITHER TUBE IS TAKEN FROM ITS SOCKET.
K -69087-72A281 4-6-49
GL -0A2
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10-49
OUTLINE
GLOW TUBE GL -0A2
3.,
MAX.
218
MAX.
5"
28
MAX.
MINIATURE BUTTON
7 -PIN BASE, E7- I
CATHODE ANODE
DO NOTI USE DOICNOT USE
CATHODE CATHODE
ANODE
BASING DIAGRAM
N15146AZ 4-6-49
GENERAL ha ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
10-49 (IOM)
FilingNo..8850
GL -062
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-306
PAGE 1
1 0-49
GLOW TUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -0B2 is a miniature two -electrode inert -gas -filled cold -cathode tube for use as a voltage reg-
ulator.
GENERAL
D -c anode -supply voltage* 133 volts
Anode voltage drop 101 108 114 volts
Anode breakdown voltage 115 133 volts
Shunt capacitor 0.1 microfarad
Regulation 1 4 volts
Mechanical Data
Net weight, maximum 0.3 ounce
*To assure starting throughout tube life not less than the specified supply voltage should be provided.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -062
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Maximum average starting current 75 milliamperes
D -c cathode current
Maximum 30 milliamperes
Minimum 5 milliamperes
Maximum frequency 0 cycles per
second
APPLICATION NOTES
The base of the GL -0B2 fits the miniature 7 -pin socket which may be mounted to hold the tube in any position. No connec-
tion should be made to pins 3 and 6 which extend into the interior of the tube since any potentials applied to these pins may
cause erratic tube performance. The three pin terminals for the cathode and the two for the anode offer the designer several
different possibilities for connection so as to provide protection for the associated components in case the regulator tube is re-
moved from its socket.
Sufficient resistance must always be used in series with the GL -0B2 to limit the current through the tube. The value for the
series resistor is dependent on the maximum anode -supply voltage and the ratio of the current through the load to the operating
current of the GL -0B2, and should be chosen to limit the operating current through the tube to 30 milliamperes at all times
after the starting period.
The maximum load current that can be regulated is determined by the minimum and maximum values of the supply voltage.
The value of series resistor for the maximum supply voltage should be calculated as indicated above. The user should then deter-
mine whether this value will permit adequate starting voltage when the supply voltage falls to its minimum value. If adequate
starting voltage is not obtained, a new load current of lower value must be used and the calculations repeated. It will be appar-
ent from such calculations that the higher the minimum supply voltage and the smaller the difference between its minimum and
maximum values, the higher will be the load current that can be regulated.
In order to handle more load current, two or more GL-0B2's may be operated in parallel, but such parallel operation requires
that a resistor be used in series with each regulator tube in order to equalize division of the current between the paralleled tubes.
Approximately a 100 -ohm resistor for each tube should be used. The disadvantage of this method is that the use of resistors im-
pairs the regulation which can be obtained.
When equipment utilizing the GL -032 is turned on, a starting current in excess of the average operating current is permissible
as indicated under Maximum Ratings. When the tube is subjected to such high starting currents, the regulated voltage may re-
quire up to 20 minutes to drop to its normal operating value. This performance is characteristic of voltage -regulator tubes of the
glow -discharge type. Similarly, the regulation voltage is affected by changes in current within the operating current range. For
example, the regulation value of a tube operated for a protracted period at 5 milliamperes and then changes to 25 milliamperes,
may be somewhat different from the value that will be obtained after a long period of operation at 25 milliamperes. Likewise,
the regulation value may change somewhat after a long idle period.
If the associated circuit has a capacitor in shunt with the GL -0B2, the capacitor should be limited in value to 0.1 microfarad.
A larger value may cause the regulator tube to oscillate and thus give unstable regulation performance.
GL -0B2
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TYPICAL CIRCUITS 10-49
FOR
GLOW TUBE GL -082
GL- GL -
SERIES TO CATHODE
SERIES 0A2 OR OB2 RESISTOR 0A2 OR 0B2 OF TUBE
RESISTOR
-1-13
-C
REGULATED
REGULATED D -C BIAS VOLTAGE
SUPPLY VOLTAGE BIAS
FILTER TO LOAD SUPPLY
(D -C TYPE VOLTS (APPROX)
VOLTAGE TYPE VOLTS (APPROX) 0 A2 ISO
SUPPLY) +C OB2 108
042 150 -B
OB2 I08
TO GRID
OF TUBE
CIRCUIT FOR BIAS -SUPPLY REGULATION.
CIRCUIT TO PROVIDE REGULATED SUPPLY REMOVAL OF TUBE FROM SOCKET OPENS
VOLTAGE OF APPROXIMATELY 150 OR 108 9 -SUPPLY CIRCUIT OF REGULATED TUBES.
VOLTS TO LOAD. REMOVAL OF TUBE FROM
SOCKET REMOVES VOLTAGE FROM LOAD.
K -69087-72A280 4-5-49 K -69087-72A282 4-6-49
GL-
SERIES
RESISTOR 0A2 OR OB2
,
T +92
VOLTS
TO TYPE APPROX
FILTER
(D -C 0A2 300
VOLTAGE 082 216
SUPPLY)
+B1
vocrs
TYPE APPROX
I
0A2 150
=Mr 082 4, 108 B
REGULATED
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
TO LOAD
CIRCUIT USING TWO 0A2'S OR TWO 082'S TO PROVIDE

REGULATED SUPPLY VOLTAGES OF APPROXIMATELY 300
OR 216 VOLTS AND 150 OR 108 VOLTS TO LOAD. SOCKET
CONNECTIONS ARE SO MADE THAT VOLTAGE ON LOAD IS
REMOVED WHEN EITHER TUBE IS TAKEN FROM ITS SOCKET.
K -69087-72A281 4-6-49
GL -0B2
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10.49 OUTLINE
GLOW TUBE GL -0B2
3.,
4 MAX.
311
2 8-
MAX.
511
2-8
MAX.
MINIATURE BUTTON
7 -PIN BASE, E7- I
CATHODE ANODE
IC IC
DO NOT USE DO NOT USE
CATHODE CATHODE
ANODE
BASING DIAGRAM
N-1 514 6AZ 4-6-49
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
10-49 (10M)
Filing No. 8850
PH OTOTU B ES
APPLICATION DATA
ETI-177
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GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC
PHOTOTUBES
ETI-177
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4-45
DESCRIPTION
The phototube is an electronic device that con- applied to the anode and cathode of a phototube
trols a flow of electrons by means of changes in and the cathode is illuminated by some light
light. Technically, a "phototube is a vacuum tube source, a current will flow in this circuit propor-
in which one of the electrodes is irradiated for the tional to the amount of light striking the cathode.
purpose of causing electron emission." (IRE Def- A phototube may be used in any application
inition). where a current change due to a light intensity
When a voltage in series with a resistance is change can be utilized for control purposes.
FUNDAMENTALS
Phototubes consist essentially of two electrodes always necessary to limit the anode voltage to a
in an evacuated container in which there may be point well below this value.
either a vacuum or an inert gas at low pressure. In the multiplier -type tube, increases in anode
There are three general types of phototubes, and dynode voltages cause greater electron flow
vacuum, gas, and electron multiplier. The last due to secondary emission than in either of the
mentioned tube consists of the two usual electrodes, other types.
cathode and anode, as well as a series of electrodes In general, the vacuum types are the more stable
called dynodes which amplify the electron current in their characteristics and give an output directly
from the cathode by means of secondary emission. proportional to the light flux incident on the
The cathode has the property of emitting elec- cathode. The gas -filled tubes have the advantage
trons under the action of light. A potential of of greater output per unit of light flux because of
from 15 to 25 volts applied to the anode is suffi- the ionization of the gas.
cient to attract all the electrons emitted from the The color sensitivity of phototubes, which varies
cathode by the action of the light. depending upon the type of light-sensitive material
An increase of anode voltage above this value and glass envelope used, is quite different from that
will cause little or no increase in current in the of the human eye. General Electric manufactures
vacuum -type tube. However, when a low pressure phototubes covering the following color ranges:
of an inert gas is present, the original current is Red -infrared, violet -green, blue, ultraviolet -blue,
increased by the ionization of the gas. ultraviolet, violet -red.
The amount of ionization increases rapidly as the Whenever it is desirable to have a device with a
anode voltage is increased, until a point is reached special color sensitivity, a standard phototube
at which the discharge breaks into a glow. Since should be used in conjunction with a light filter
this glow discharge will destroy the tube, it is with the proper transmission characteristics.
RATINGS
Phototubes are rated in terms of the following: Leakage Resistance or Dark Current-a measure of
the output impedance of the phototube. It is
Spectral Response-expressed as a symbol com- given either as a resistance in megohms or a current
posed of the letter "S" followed by a number, as in microamperes through a given resistance. In the
S-1, S-2, etc. These symbols represent various latter case, the cathode is in complete darkness.
curves of output versus light wavelength, and are
standardized in accordance with RMA standards. Gas Ratio-the ratio of the current when ioniza-
tion exists, to the current due to primary electrons
Luminous Sensitivity-usually expressed as the alone. This ratio is obtained by comparing the
current in microamperes per lumen of light flux. luminous sensitivities at two voltages, usually 90
Measurements are usually made at 0.1 lumen, the and 25 volts.
light source being a tungsten lamp operating at
2870° K. The ultraviolet -sensitive tubes are tested Maximum Anode Voltage-the maximum instan-
by means of ultraviolet lamps rather than the taneous value of voltage that should be impressed
tungsten lamp. on the tube.
Static Sensitivity-the ratio of anode direct cur- Maximum Anode Current-the maximum instan-
rent to a constant luminous flux. taneous value of current that should be allowed to
pass through the tube.
Dynamic Sensitivity-the ratio of the variation in
anode current to the variation of a varying lumi- Maximum Ambient Temperature-the maximum
nous flux. temperature to which the tube should be subjected.
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4.45
CLASSES OF PHOTOTUBES
Although phototubes are made in a variety of F J-405 is one example. The size classes may be
styles and sizes, there are two general methods of divided into three styles, vacuum, gas, and
classification-by size and by style. There are two multiplier, the second method of classification.
general sizes: All styles do not exist in each size, as the multiplier
large PJ-22 type comes in only one size. In the large size tubes,
small-GL-929 GL-868/PJ-23 is the gas tube and the PJ-22
There are several special sizes, of which the the vacuum tube.
APPLICA TIONS
Phototubes can be divided into three general For most control applications ample illumination
classes of use: control and safety, amusement and is provided by a lamp used as a source of light. In
sound reproduction, inspection and measurement. these cases, it is desirable to use a gas phototube of
Under control and safety come such applications high sensitivity. This obviates the necessity of
as: high -gain amplifier stages following the phototube.
Opening doors automatically
1. For measurement applications, where a very
Burglar alarm systems
2. small amount of light is available, a fairly high
3. Automatic switching of street -lighting output impedance is desirable. Leakage currents
systems become important in this case. Phototubes with
Amusement and sound reproduction includes: low leakage are the GL -917 and GL -919.
1. Pin -ball games In applications requiring a stable phototube, the
2. Theater sound systems vacuum phototube is recommended. For best
3. Horse race timers operation the anode voltage should be kept below
Inspection and measurement uses include: 25 volts. It is also desirable to illuminate as much
1. Color temperature pyrometers of the cathode area as possible, to avoid minor
2. Pinhole detection in sheet metal differences in sensitivity of various sections of the
3. Daytime measurements of cloud heights cathode.
These are but a few of the many applications Where extreme amplification is required the
in each of these categories and are given merely as multiplier tube should be used. In comparison to
an indication of some of the better known uses a vacuum phototube, the multiplier phototube has
to which phototubes have been applied. an amplification factor approaching 1,000,000.
Fig. 1 shows an elementary circuit diagram of vides an on -off arrangement, actuated by a photo -
a phototube and amplifier. P is any phototube and tube and is particularly suitable for applications
T any triode. Changes in light on the phototube requiring a high speed of response, where the values
will cause a change in the current through the of current required are within the rating of the
load resistance R3. thyratron tube.
K-8639699 10-14-44
Fig. 1-Elementary Circuit Diagram of a
Phototube and Amplifier
A variation of the elementary diagram is shown

in Fig. 2. Here the phototube controls a double -
grid thyratron, the thyratron conducting when the
light level on the phototube decreases. The GL- K-8639691 9-28-44
868/PJ-23 phototube and the FG-97 thyratron Fig. 2-Phototube Double -Grid Thyratron
are used in this circuit. This type of circuit pro - Relay Control Circuit
#Circuits shown in ETI-177 are examples of possible tube applica-
tions and the description and illustration of them does not convey to the
The circuit in Fig. 3 demonstrates the use of
purchaser of tubes any license under patent rights of General Electric
the GL-868/PJ-23 phototube as an audio -frequency
Company. pickup tube. Any audio -fluctuation of a light
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4-45
source will be picked up on the phototube and high temperatures where the heat is at a visible
amplified. This type of circuit is used commercially temperature.
in talking motion pictures, to change the variations The circuit shown in Fig. 5 has a high im-
along the sound track on the film, back into actual pedance input and is adapted for use where the
sound and music as heard in our modern theatres. continuous recording of small currents is desired.
Such a circuit is also suitable for use in "Narrow-
casting" with a beam of light where it is desirable
to focus the direction of signals to make sure they
are not read from other sources.
MPLIFIER CONTROL.
TUBES
PHOTOT UBE CI
C3
e-14-0
54 OUD
c,Thr-
il SPEAKER
cif R
Li AMPLIFIER
CONTROL
90V. TUBE
PHOTOTUBE
ARE,AN,9,0v.
K-9033504 10-14-44
C;i Fig. 5-Recorder Circuit Using Phototubes, Rectifier
and High -Vacuum Amplifier
RECTIFIER3"
25V. .25 V.
D3 Fig. 6 is a circuit used for the measurement of
004
illumination. This circuit may be employed in
R
To applications which require the measurement of
ICIC°"5-69110VOL the output of different light levels.
60 CYCLE LINE
K-8639687 1-26-45 AMPLIFIER A,;,C

Fig. 3-High-Gain Phototube Amplifier Circuit CONTROL TUBE 00050005jpjj 8)
Figs. 4 through 10 illustrate some of the

many circuits for specific applications where photo -
tubes are particularly advantageous for measure-
ment and control work. The circuit shown in
Fig. 4 may be used for measuring and recording IIRJMIM
HOT
BODY
RECTIFIER
LENS K-9033501 10-14-44

METER
Fig. 6-Phototube Circuit for the Measure-
ment of Illumination
PHOTOTUBE
The circuit shown in Fig. 7 is suitable for
counting, for on -off operation and similar uses. The
voltage source in this circuit is a -c rather than d -c.
AMPLIFIER
CONTROL
TUBE
CALIBRATION
CONTROL
K-9033554 12-11-44
*Fig. 4-Phototube Pyrometer Circuit
*Fig. 4-King, W. R., General Electric Review, Vol. 39 grninliliA-73MT611

^-4
tFig. 5-Henney, Electron Tubes in Industry, P-418 McGraw-Hill Book
Co. Inc., 1937 K-9033500 10.14-44
IFig. 7-Reich, H. J., Theory and Application of Electron Tubes, P-508 t Fig. 7-Thyratron Phase -Control Circuit
McGraw-Hill Book Co ., 1939 Employing a Phototube
ETI-177
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4-45

A circuit for regulating the voltage output from AMPLIFIER
CONTROL TUBE
a generator by changing the field supply voltage PHOTOTUBE RELAY
is shown in Fig. 8. LOAD A -C
AMPLIFIER
TUBE
LIGHT SOURCE METER PHOTOTUBE
RECTIFIER
L
K-8639696 10-14-44
Fig. 9-Forward D -c Photoelectric Relay Circuit
K-9033507 10-14-44 AMPLIFIER
TUBE
Fig. 8-Voltage Regulation Circuit Using Hole in Meter
The circuits illustrated in Figs. 9 and 10 are A -c

used for operating relays, for counters, or for on - 1,000071-90 IL001
off and limit -control applications. The circuit
shown in Fig. 9 is applicable in cases where relay
operation is desired with an increase in light level.
The circuit in Fig. 10 may be used in applica-
tions where it is desired to operate the relay with K-9033505 10-14-44
a decrease in light level. Fig. 10-Reverse D -c Photoelectric Relay Circuit

Phototubes may be mounted in any position, For high -frequency operation it is important
but a shock -absorbing mounting must be used if that leads be kept short to reduce output capaci-
the tubes are to be subjected to vibration or shock. tance.
Tubes should never be used in an ambient tem- The average amplifier circuit employing a photo -
perature higher than that given under the Techni- tube makes use of standard radio receiver tubes.
cal Information for the specific tube. These radio tubes are rated for approximately 10
Care should be exercised in wiring to insure high megohms maximum d -c resistance between grid
insulation resistance and low capacitance in all and cathode. Therefore 10 megohms is recom-
parts of the circuit. mended as the maximum phototube load resistance.
It is desirable to operate phototubes at as low a If it is necessary to use a higher output imped-
voltage and illumination as possible, as the life ance for the phototube, it is requisite to operate the
will be increased and better stability of operation radio tube at greatly reduced voltages. By using
will result. A high light level is harmful when the low plate and screen voltages, and a reduced fila-
tube is disconnected as well as when it is in opera- ment voltage, gas ionization is decreased, and the
tion. radio tube will be comparatively stable.
PHOTOMETRIC TERMS AND FORMULAS

Some photometric terms often used in phototube per unit solid angle emitted by that source in that
work are given below for reference. direction.
Luminous Flux-The rate of passage of radiant Point Source of Light-The flux emanating from a
energy evaluated by reference to the luminous light source whose dimensions are negligible in
sensation produced by it is luminous flux. comparison with the distance from which it is
observed may be considered as coming from a
Lumen-The unit of luminous flux is the lumen. point.
It is equal to the flux emitted in a unit solid angle
by a uniform point source of one international International Candle-The unit of luminous in-
candle. tensity is the international candle.
Luminous Intensity-The luminous intensity, of a Illumination-The illumination at a point of a
point source in any direction is the luminous flux surface is the density of the luminous flux incident
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PHOTOMETRIC TERMS AND FORMULAS (CONT'D)
at that point or the quotient of the incident flux by Unit of Brightness-The practice recognized inter-
the area of the surface when the latter is uniformly nationally is to express brightness in international
illuminated. candles per unit area of surface.
Foot-Candle-Taking the foot as the unit of 1 Candle Power = 47r Lumens
length, the unit of illumination is the lumen per 1 Foot Candle =1 Lumen per square foot
square foot; it is known as the foot-candle.
Candle Power (Area)
Brightness-The brightness in a given direction 1 Lumen
(Distance)2
of a surface emitting light is the quotient of the 1 Lumen =Foot Candle (Area)
luminous intensity measured in that direction by
the area of this surface projected on a plane per- Candle Power
Foot Candle (Distance)2
pendicular to the direction considered.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
1-46 (3M)
Filing No. 8850
GL -1P29 /FJ-401
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-178A
PAGE 1
10-50
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
This gas -filled, two -electrode phototube is use- required. The GL-1P29/FJ-401 has a high sensi-
ful in photoelectric control apparatus where tivity in the visible range of the spectrum and
a high degree of output per unit of light flux is reaches its maximum output in the blue portion.
GENERAL
Spectral response S-3
Luminous sensitivity at 100 volts, 0 cycles 20 40 70 microamperes per lumen
Relative luminous sensitivity at 100 volts
5000 cycles. 87 per cent
10,000 cycles 78 per cent
Wavelength of maximum response 4200 angstroms
Sensitivity at maximum response 0.010 microampere per microwatt
Dark current at 90 volts 0.1 microampere
Gas amplification . 9.0
Interelectrode capacitance. 3.0 micromicrofarads
GENERAL Edda ELECTRIC

Supersedes ETX-778 dated 4-45
GL -1P29 /FJ-401
ETI-178A
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10-50

Mechanical Data
Window Dimensions :Y8 by 1X inches
Seated height to center of useful cathode area 21,4 t A inches
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Anode voltage, d -c or peak a -c 100 max volts
Averaging time. 30 max seconds
Cathode -current density 152 max microamperes per square inch
Peak cathode current 20 max microamperes
Ambient temperature 100 max C
*OUTLINE 120 mummommummommummummummommummmommummommummummums

GL -1 P29/FJ401 PHOTOTUBE mimminummommummommimmummommommumummommommiummEmmam
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miummummommmummumrsmommummommmommommommummmummum
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MMWOMMIUMMEMMEME_ZALWOREMWEMEMMEMMEMIMMEMMOMMIMMEMEMEM
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minummmunimmismommiumminummommommommmucummummummu
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ummummommummiplimmammommommummmommommommomminmomm
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MMEMMINIMMOMMEMMUMMAMEMEMINIMMEMMEMMEMMEMEMMINIMMEMEMMOMMOMMO
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milmmummommimmimpommummimmommimminmommommummimmom
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60 MINIMMIMMEMMEMMEMEMMEMEMMEMEMILIMMEMMMMEMMEMMEMMEMMEMSMEMMEMAM
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DIRECTION OF LIGHT MEMOMMEMMEMEMMEMENMEMMEMEMEMMEMIUMMEMEMMEMOINEMMEMEMEMMMIMM
CATHODE
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mmiummommummommommummommommmummommlocumminglim
TERMINAL NO
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mom mom minommunnimummimmommommommiummomNmewmgimon
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MIIMMEMMEMMEMEMMEMMEMMEMEMMEMMOMMEMMEMEMMMEMMEMEMMM .11 MM EM
CATHODE 11111MMEMMEMMEMMEMMINIMMIMMIIMMEMMEMMEMMAMMEMMEMEMEMIONMMINIMMU
IIIMMEMEMMEMMINIMMEMEMINIM MMENEMMEMMEMIIMMEMEMMEMEMEMMOOMMEMEM
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MEMEMMINUMMEMMEMEMENEMMMEMMEMMEMMINIMMEMMIIMMEMEMIMMIM MM I: MM MEN
NC ANODE
TERMINAL mommummommiummummimmimmimmommomminimmommummimmimmin
mommimmommommommommommimmummommemmommimmommimme
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N15125AZ 8-4.48
3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000
'Drawing revised
WAVELENGTH IN ANGSTROM UNITS
WAVELENGTH ANGSTROM UNITS
K69087 -72A405 9-19-50
GENERAL ELECTRIC
(11M)
Schenectady, N. Y.
10-50
PJ-22
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-179
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4-45
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
This two -electrode vacuum phototube is designed of the spectrum. The tube is especially useful
for use in photoelectric apparatus requiring reliable where a high degree of stability of characteristic
and accurate control. Although it will pass some is required and where it is desirable to have
current in the visible region, the PJ-2 2 is designed the output directly proportional to the light
primarily for use in the red and infrared region flux incident on the cathode.
Electrical
Luminous sensitivity at 90 volts, 0 cycles 20 microamperes per lumen
Maximum gas amplification 11
Interelectrode capacitance 3 0 micromicrofarads
Maximum dark current at 90 volts 01 microampere
Sensitivity at maximum response 0 0020 microampere per microwatt TUBE
GENERAL ELECTRIC
PJ-22
ETI-179
PAGE 2
Mechanical
Window dimensions is x 19,(3 inches
Seated height to center of useful cathode area 2% d inches
Maximum over-all height 4N inches
Maximum seated height 3 j2 inches
Maximum diameter. 13A inches
Base M8-074
Mounting position Any
Net weight, approx IA ounce
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Anode voltage, d -c or peak a -c 500 volts
Cathode current density 152 microamperes
per square inch
Ambient temperature 100 centigrade
I" MAX.
116 DIA. S -I PHOTOSURFACE
160
SPECTRAL SENSITIVITY CHARACTERISTIC
FOR EQUAL VALUES OF RADIANT FLUX AT ALL
CATHODE. WAVELENGTHS
n IIII
140
I 1
I 1
15"
8
r 32
II
MAX.
2W; 4-8 MAX

I
BASE*M8-074
80
I-
3" MAC
16 DIA.
z 60
DIRECTION OF LIGHT
w
0)
CATHODE
TERMINAL
I-
40
w
CATHODE CC
ANODE TERMINAL
OUTLINE 20
PJ-22 PHOTOTUBE
K-8639391 8-10-44
4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9 00 0 10000
WAVELENGTH -ANGSTROM UNITS

K-8638626 4-17-44
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL -441
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-181
PAGE 1
4-45
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -441 is a high -vacuum, two -electrode of its excellent stability, and high sensitivity, it
phototube which has high sensitivity to light is particularly suitable for measurement and
sources predominating in blue radiation. Because relay applications.
Electrical
Interelectrode capacitance 30 micromicrofarads
Maximum dark current at 250 volts 01 microampere
Sensitivity at maximum response 0 040 microampere per microwatt
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -441
ETI-181
PAGE 2
Mechanical
Window dimensions iefi x 1%8' inches
Seated height to center of useful area inches 2 yg
Maximum
Maximum seated height
over-all height.....4% inches
inches 3
Maximum diameter 1 inches
Base M8-074
Net weight, approx 1/3 ounce
Shipping weight, approx pounds
MAXIMUM RATINGS
per square inch
10
S-4 PHOTOSURFACE
SPECTRAL SENSITIVITY CHARACTER STIC
FOR EQUAL VALUES OF RADIANT FLUX
CATHODE AT ALL WAVELENG"HS
8 1
15" r
8 3
MAX.
d tJ
2ft4; 4i MAX.
1BASE*M8-074
3"MAX.,-
1-6 DIA
DIRECTION OF LIGHT
CATHODE
TERMINAL
CATHODE
ANODE TERMINAL
OUTLINE
PHOTOTUBE GL -441
K-8639391 8-10-44 ---
8000-
WAVELENGTH -ANGSTROM UN ITS
K-8639625 4-27-44
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL -868 /PJ-23
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-182A
PAGE 1
10-50
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
This gas -filled two -electrode phototube is de- quired. While the GL-868/PJ-23 will pass some cur -
signed for photoelectric control apparatus where a rent in the visible region, it is designed primarily for
high degree of output per unit of light flux is re- use in the red and infrared region of the spectrum.
These data ore for reference only. For design information refer to specifications.
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Dark current at 90 volts 0 1 microampere
Gas amplification 8
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ETI-182 doted 4-45
GL -868 /13J-23
ETI-182A
PAGE 2
10-50

Mechanical Data
Window dimensions, minimum % by 114 inches
Seated height to center of window 2A t A inches
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Average cathode current 5 ua 100 max volts
Averaging Time 30 max seconds
Peak cathode -current density 100 max microamperes per square inch
CHARACTERISTICS
Sensitivity Minimum Bogey Maximum
Luminous
At 0 cycles 50 90 145 microamperes per lumen
At 5000 cycles 77 microamperes per lumen
At 10,000 cycles 67 microamperes per lumen
Gas amplification Factor. 8
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GL-868/PJ-23 PHOTOTUBE
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16 DIA. U
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120
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232
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UMMU
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80 MIAMI ,
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UMMAnAMAMMUMWAM
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40 UM 1
DIRECTION OF LIGHT HAM
IIAMAIII
I
CATHODE I
TERMINAL NC
NUMMI r
1
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AM, M
1
IME mmimmmml
IMA mm mmmm
IMIAMEr
OAI 1
CATHODE 20 Low gum
I IMME
ANODE
TERMINAL
N-15125AZ 8-4-48 11111111""m"
9000 006 1300e 500 1700 i
3000 5000 7000
Outline revised.
K -69087-72A406 9-19-50
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
10-50 (11M)
GL -917
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-183
PAGE 1
4-45
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -917 is a two -electrode high -vacuum of calibration. The anode of the GL -917 is con-
phototube for measurement and relay applica- nected to the top cap, while in the GL -919 the cath-
tions. It has high sensitivity in the red and infrared ode is connected to the top cap. As a result of this
regions of the spectrum. Construction affords high reversal of connections, the GL -917 may be used in
resistance to leakage current between electrodes, series with the GL -919 with resultant very small
with resultant stability of operation and permanence leakage current and high overall sensitivity.
Electrical
Interelectrode capacitance 2 0 micromicrofarads
Wavelength of maximum response..8000 angstroms
GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC
GL -917
ETI-183
PAGE 2
Mechanical
Window dimensions is x 1% inches
Seated height to center of useful cathode area inches
Maximum over-all height 4,A inches
Maximum seated height . 314 inches
Maximum diameter 13.A. inches
Cap M8-125
Base . M8-074
Mounting position. Any
Net weight, approx VI ounce
Shipping weight, approx.. 3 pounds
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Anode voltage, d -c or peak a -c . 500 volts
per square inch
16 DIA. S -I PHOTOSURFACE
160
CAP WAVELENGTHS
.360.4,005"DIA. 32 A
li
140
II
4K±-
CATHODE
c0120
al+A"
8- 32
31g+ 3-
< 100
1*4101 BA SE
80
3-
I -
,3"
16 DIA.
z 60
DIRECTION OF LIGHT w
cn
E-
-10
4
er
20
PIN GL -917 GL -919
I
2 ANODE 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000-

3
4 CATHODE WAVELENGTH -ANGSTROM UNITS
T"
CAP ANODE CATHODE 4-17-44-
K-8639626
OUTLINE
PHOTOTUBE GL -917
K-8277038 6-30-44
GENERAL ELECTRIC
1-46 (3M)
Schenectady, N. Y.
Filing No. 8850
GL -918
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-184A
PAGE 1
12-50
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -918 is a two -electrode, gas -filled photo - used in this tube has a high sensitivity to red
tube and is designed for use in measurement radiation and is designed particularly for use
and relay applications. The S-1 photosurface where the illumination on the phototube is low.
GENERAL
Relative luminous sensitivity
0 cycles 120 150 220 microamperes per lumen
5,000 cycles 120 microamperes per lumen
10,000 cycles 105 microamperes per lumen
Wavelength of maximum response 8000 t 1000 Angstroms
Sensitivity at maximum response 0.015 microamperes per microwatt
Dark current at 90 volts 0.1 microamperes
Gas amplification factor 10.5
Direct interelectrode capacitance 3 micromicrofarads
. Completely revised.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -918
ETIA 84A
PAGE 2
12-50 TECHNICAL INFORMATION (CONT'D) --\
Mechanical Data
Window dimensions, minimum .5A by 11/i inches
Seated height to center of window 214, as inches
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Anode voltage (d -c or peak a -c)
Averaging time 30 max seconds
S-1 PHOTOSURFACE
FOR EQUAL VALUES OF RADIANT FLUX AT ALL WAVELENGTHS
160
OUTLINE
GL -918 PHOTOTUBE 140
1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
113111111111111111161111111111111Allppflffillandlm
120
100 0 Brun
1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
80
DWARF -SHELL I 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111

SMALL 4 -PIN
60
40
,DIRECTION OF LIGHT
CATHODE
TERMINAL NC 20
1 11111111
111"" ill
11"1 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111""
1
CATHODE iiiiiiiiiiiiiii i ii iiiiiiiii:i ii iiiiii i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

NC
IIII21111 I
ANODE 3000 5000 7050 9000 % 1100 1300 1500 1700
TERMINAL
N -15125A2 8-4-48 WAVELENGTH IN ANGSTROM UNITS
I Revised. K -69087-72A406 (Revised) 9-19-50
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. V.
12-50 (1IM)
GL -919
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-185
PAGE 1
4-45
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -919 is a two -electrode vacuum photo - calibration. The cathode of the GL -919 is connected
tube for measurement and relay applications. It to the top cap, while in the GL -917 the anode is
has high sensitivity in the red and infrared regions connected to the top cap. As a result of this rever-
of the spectrum. Construction affords high resist- sal of connections, the GL -919 may be used in
ance to leakage current between electrodes, with series with the GL -917 with resultant very small
resultant stability of operation and permanence of leakage current and high over-all sensitivity.
Electrical
Luminous sensitivity at 250 volts, 0 cycles. 20 microamperes per lumen
Maximum dark current at 250 volts 0.1 microamperes
Sensitivity at maximum response 0 0020 microamperes per microwatt
GENERAL *ELECTRIC
GL -919
ETI-185
PAGE 2
Mechanical
Window dimensions x 1% inches
Seated height to center of useful cathode area 2% t32 inches
Maximum over-all height .41%-, inches
Maximum seated height 3N inches
Maximum diameter 1* inches
Cap M8-125
Base M8-074
Net weight, approx ounce
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Cathode current density. 152 microamperes
per square inch
Ambient temperature . 100 centigrade
,1' MAX
86 DIA S -I PHOTOSURFACE
160
CAP WAVELENGTHS
.360'.005"DIA.
140
CATHODE (0 120
I-
z
I6 i" cr
Q 100
cr
1-
W4101 BASE
CC
80
- 13" MAX._,. I-
16 DI A. co
z 60
DIRECTION OF LIGHT
-J0
4
Lai
CC
20
PIN GL -917 GL -919
I
2 ANODE 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000

3
4 CATHODE WAVELENGTH -ANGSTROM UNITS
"PP ANODE CATHODE.
CA
K-8639626 4-17-44
OUTLINE
PHOTOTUBE GL -919
K-8277038 6-30-44
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing 4o. 8850
GL -920
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI- 1 86
PAGE 1
4-45
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -920 is designed for sound reproduction Two separate phototube units are mounted in the
applications. The S-1 photosurface used in this tube envelope with the cathode and anode of each
has high sensitivity in the red and infrared region. unit brought out to separate base connections.
Electrical
Spectral response. S-1

Maximum gas amplification. 90
Interelectrode capacitances,
between cathode and anode of each unit 1 5 micromicrofarads
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -920
ETI-186
PAGE 2
M
Mechanical
Window dimensions 4 inch by 1 inch
Seated height to center of useful cathode area 214 inches
Maximum over-all height. 4 inches
Maximum seated height 3% inches
Maximum diameter 1-h- inches
Base A4-5
Net weight, approximate . 1 ounce
Shipping weight. 3 pounds
MAXIMUM RATINGS
per square inch
S -I PHOTOSURFACE
160
WAVELENGTHS
A
140
38"
MAX.
LO 120
1- 1
Z
216II" I
MIN.
4"
MAX
100
et I
BASE A4-5 1
4
80
111
>-
165" z 60
MAX.DIA. 111
f- DIRECTION OF LIGHT
CATHODE TERMINAL CATHODE TERMINAL
UNITWI UNIT*
1:
<
-J 40
CC
ANODE TERMINAL ANODE TERMINAL
UNIT *I 3 UNIT*2
20
OUTLINE
GL -920 PHOTOTUBE
4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9 000 10000
K-9033562 12-16-44
K-8639626 4-17-44
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL -921
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-187
PAGE 1
4-45
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -921 is a cartridge -type, two -electrode infrared radiation. The double-edged design, with a
gas -filled phototube for relay- and light -measure- terminal at each end, provides a compact photo -
ment applications. It is highly sensitive to red and tube useful in applications where space is restricted.
Spectral response..S-1
Electrical

Interelectrode capacitance 10micromicrofarad
Maximum dark current at 90 volts.. 01 microampere
GENERAL *ELECTRIC
GL -921
ETI-187
PAGE 2
Mechanical
Window dimensions x 7A inches
Maximum over-all height 1.11 inches
Maximum seated height. 1.32 inches
Maximum diameter 0 890 inch
Net weight, approx. . IA ounce
MAXIMUM RATINGS
per square inch
Ambient temperature . 100 centigrade
S -I PHOTOSURFACE
160
WAVELENGTHS
A
140
SECTIONAL VIEW
OF ANODE TERMINAL
ANODE (/) 120
TERMINAL z
-
< 100
CATHODE CC
13'+ I"
, 241" 132-16 ao
ce
'2 Ts
16-16 80
5"
8
4 z 60
CATHODE .375 32
TERMINAL ±.0 0"
LLI
17-
DIRECTION OF LIGHT 0
.375"±.010"
20
SDI
32 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
CA. IODE .890" WAVELENGTH -ANGSTROM UNITS
MAX. DIA. K-8639626 4-17-44
CATHODE -END VIEW
OUTLINE
PHOTOTUBE GL -921
K-8277039 7-1-44
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL -922
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-1 88
PAGE 1
4-45
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -922 is a cartridge -type, two -electrode red radiation. The double-edged design, with a
phototube for relay- and light -measurement appli- terminal at each end, provides a compact phototube
cations. It is highly sensitive to red light and infra - useful in many applications where space is restricted.
Electrical

Interelectrode capacitance 0 5 micromicrofarad
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -922
ETI-188
PAGE 2
Mechanical
Window dimensions x inches
Maximum over-all height 134 inches
Maximum seated height 132 inches
Maximum diameter 0.890 inch
Shipping weight, approx. 3 pounds
MAXIMUM RATINGS
per square inch
.380'1-.004" S -I PHOTOSURFACE
160
WAVELENGTHS
3"
16
140
SECTIONAL VIEW
OF ANODE TERMINAL
ANODE
TERMINAL
0120
II
I-
F Ti CATHODE - 1
5" II 100
8 cc
13"1" II II 5.. 4 I-
'32-16 11 L II" 4. i" I I
16 -16
' so
30 )-
----f- 32
I.-
CATHODE
TERMINAL .375"+.ow" cs)
z 60
DIRECTION OF LIGHT
.15
-- 10
4
1" LU
32
.37541.010"
1"
20
32
CATHODE
4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000

.890"MAX.
DIA.
K-8639626 4-17-44
CATHODE END VIEW

OUTLINE
GL -922 PHOTOTUBE
K-8639380 6-30-44
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL -923
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-1 89
PAGE 1
4-45
p37PC4 e7t--
_, )(cpp 71- e PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -923 is a two -electrode, gas -filled photo - high sensitivity to red radiation and is de-
tube used in measurement and relay applications. signed particularly for use where the illumina-
The S-1 photosurface used in this tube has a tion on the phototube is low.
Number of electrodes. 2
Electrical
Spectral response. S-1

Maximum gas amplification 10.0
Interelectrode capacitance . 26 micromicrofarads
Maximum dark current at 90 volts. 01 microampere
Wavelength of maximum response. 8000 angstroms
GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC
GL -923
ETI-189
PAGE 2
Mechanical
Window dimensions x inches
Seated height to center of useful cathode area. inches
Base..M8-071
Maximum over-all height 3* inches
Maximum seated height 2f inches

Net weight, approx 3/I ounce
MAXIMUM RATINGS
per square inch
we" DIA.
16MAX.-""
. S -I PHOTOSURFACE
m
11" 160
WAVELENGTHS
ET -n 140
CATHODE
15"
276
V MAX i
W120
/-
32-32
3-9' MAX.
z
16
>-
410 8 CC
.1 100
BASE ,we CC
3" 33-
116 DI A.
' so
3-
I-
DIRECTION OF LIGHT
Z 60
LL1
U)
17-
< 40
cr
CATHODE
20
PIN CONNECTION
I NO CONNECTION 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
2 ANODE WAVELENGTH -ANGSTROM UNITS
3 NO CONNECTION K-8639626 4-17-44
4 CATHODE
OUTLINE
GL -923 PHOTOTUBE
K-8065599 6-30-44
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL -927
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-190
PAGE 1
4-45
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -927 is a two -electrode, gas -filled phototube has a high sensitivity to red radiation
tube which is used in measurement and relay and is designed particularly for use where the
applications. The S-1 photosurface used in this illumination on the phototube is low.
Electrical
GENERALOELECTRIC
GL -927
ETI-190
PAGE 2
Mechanical
Window dimensions is x 7A inch
Seated height to center of useful cathode area 14 inches
Maximum over-all height 232 inches
Maximum seated height 2 inches
Maximum diameter H. inch
Base 3313
MAXIMUM RATINGS
per square inch
S -I PHOTOSURFACE
160
WAVELENGTHS
A
140
0)120
1-
I I
I
I
>-
I
.1 100
CC
1-
re
' so
ANODE
TERMINAL DIRECTION OF LIGHT
.344"± .007"DIA. 5
AT PIN TIPS 2 ALL PINS .0 9 3"-± .003"
z 60
vs, 122"
NO CONNECTION 1 OP 3
CATHODE TERMINAL
-4 40
CC
OUTLINE
GL -927 GAS PHOTOTUBE 20
K-8277040 8-18-44
4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
K-8639626 4-17-44
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL -929
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-191A
PAGE 1
1 2-50
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -929 is a high -vacuum, two -electrode tion. Because of its excellent stability, and high
phototube which has extraordinarily high sensi- sensitivity, the GL -929 is particularly suited
tivity to light sources predominating in blue radia- for measurement and relay applications.
GENERAL
Luminous sensitivity at 250 volts, 0 cycles. 25 45 70 microamperes per lumen
Wavelength of maximum response 3500 4000 4500 Angstroms
Leakage resistance 20000 megohms
Gas amplification factor . 1.25
Interelectrode capacitance 2.6 micromicrofarads
40 Completely revised.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -929
ETI.191A
PAGE 2
12-50
Mechanical Data
Window dimensions N by H. inches
Seated height to center of window 15A A inches
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Anode voltage (d -c or peak a -c) 250 max volts
Peak cathode-current density 100 max microamperes per square inch
Average cathode current 5 max microamperes
Averaging time 30 seconds, maximum
*OUTLINE
GL 929 PHOTOTUBE
,1" MAX,.
'16 DIA 5-4 PHOTOSURFACE
73- MI SPECTRAL SENSITIVITY CHARACTERISTIC
13" 22MAX 1
16 MIN '
3:M AX.
16
5'+3"
8-32
CATHODE
BASE
NO. B5-10
.11- I- MAX
16 DIA.
CATHODE
TERMINAL
NC
CATHODE
NC
ANODE
TERMINAL
DIRECTION OF LIGHT WAVELENGTH IN ANGSTROM UNITS

K-8070703 8-4-48 4-27-50
112evised drawing.
K -69087-72A373 (Revised)
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
12-50 (11M)
GL -930
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-192A
PAGE 1
12-50
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -930 is a two -electrode, gas -filled photo - tube has a high sensitivity to red radiation.
tube which is used in measurement and relay The GL -930 is designed particularly for use
applications. The S-1 photosurface used in this where the illumination on the phototube is low.
GENERAL
Luminous sensitivity at 90 volts, 0 cycles 90 135 205 microamperes per lumen
Wavelength of maximum response 7000 8000 9000 Angstroms
Leakage resistance 900 megohms
Gas amplification factor. 10
Interelectrode capacitance 2.4 micromicrofarads
Completely revised.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -930
En -192A
PAGE 2
12-50
Mechanical Data
Window dimensions .54 by 4 inches
Seated height to center of window as tl% inches
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Anode voltage (d -c or peak a -c)
Average cathode-current density
Below 70 volts 10.0 max microamperes per square inch
Above 70 volts 5 max microamperes per square inch
S-1 PHOTO SURFACE

FOR EQUAL VALUES OF RADIANT FLUX AT ALL WAVELENGTHS
160
*OUTLINE
I 11111..1 .11.1111111111.1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
GL -930 PHOTOTUBE
140
1"MAX
116
DIA.
IT MIN
13" 2i2 MAX.

I 20
1 11111111111111111
MIN
3-MAX. 100
16
3"
-32
CATHODE
1 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
80
BASE
NO. B5-10
I 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
. WW1
6
r -o _ I 5"MAX
16 DIA.
CATHODE
TERMINAL
CATHODE
NC 40
rill jimmIlmm" I I '
NG
ANODE
TERMINAL
20 i I iill II 11111111111111 11 1 11 11 III III 1111111111
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii il 1111111011111111111 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

DIRECTION OF LIGHT 3000 5000 9000 1500 1700
7000 1100 1300
K-8070703 8-4-48
IRevised. WAVELENGTH IN ANGSTROM UNITS
K -69087-72A406 (Revised) 9-19-50
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
12-50 (11M)
GL -931-A
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-193A
PAGE 1
8-50
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -931-A is a multiplier phototube pre- the tube. This tube can multiply feeble currents
dominately sensitive to blue radiation. The photo - produced by weak illuminations as much as 200,000
current produced at the cathode is, in tubes of the times. To this feature is added high sensitivity, low
multiplier type, multiplied many times by second- noise level, low dark current, and freedom from dis-
ary emission occurring at successive dynodes within tortion.

Spectral response-S-4
Luminous sensitivity
At 1000 volts, 0 cycles 4.5 10 300 amperes per lumen
At 750 volts, 0 cycles 1.5 amperes per lumen
Relative luminous sensitivity at 1000 volts,
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ETI-193 dated 4.45
GL -931-A
ETI-193A
PAGE 2
8-50

Electrical (Cont'd)
Wavelength of maximum response 3500 4000 4500 angstroms
Sensitivity at maximum response 9300 microamperes per microwatt
Current Amplification
At 1000 volts 1,000,000
At 750 volts 150,000
Interelectrode Capacitances
Anode to Dynode No. 9 4 micromicrofarads
Anode to all other electrodes 6.5 micromicrofarads
Mechanical
Window dimensions, minimum IA by ft inches
Seated height to center of window 111. inches
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Averaging time 30 seconds
Peak anode current 10 milliamperes
Average anode current 1 milliampere
Ambient temperature 75 C
GL -931-A
AVERAGE ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
VOLTAGE PER STAGE= 100
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8-50
*S-4 PHOTOSURFACE
SPECTRAL SENSTIVITY CHARACTERISTIC
*OUTLINE
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# Revised drawing
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
8-50 (I1M)
GL -935
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-270A
PAGE 1
3-51
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -935 is a high -vacuum phototube which 2000 angstroms. Because of its excellent stability,
has extraordinarily high sensitivity to light sources consistency of spectral response and extremely high
predominating in blue and ultraviolet radiation. sensitivity, the 935 is suited for use in measuring
This tube will respond in the region down to about ultraviolet absorption of gases and liquids.
These data are for reference only. For design information see the Specifications.
GENERAL
Luminous sensitivity* 18 35 70 microamperes per
lumen
Wavelength of maximum response 3400 500 angstroms
Sensitivity at maximum response 0.032 microamperes per
microwatt
Dark current at 250 volts 0.0005 microamperes
Direct interelectrode capacitance 0.6 micromicrofarads
Completely revised.
GENERAL E ELECTRIC
GL -935
ETI.270A
PAGE 2
3-51
Mechanical Data
Window dimensions, minimum % by lA inches
Seated height to center of window 2 t A inches
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Anode voltage (d -c or peak a -c) 250 max volts
Peak cathode -current density 100 max microamperes per
square inch
Average cathode current *10 max microamperes
* Light source consists of Mazda projection lamp operating at filament color temperature of 2870 K. A steady light input of
0.1 lumen is used together with a d -c anode -supply voltage of 250 volts and a 1-megohm load resistor.
OUTLINE
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
(3-51 11M)
Schenectady, N. Y.
GL- 1 P37
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-289
PAGE 1
12-48
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -1P37 is a gas phototube with high sen- modulation by infrared transmitted through the
sitivity to light sources predominating in blue film is avoided, and the dye -image modulation of
radiation and negligible sensitivity to infrared either variable -area or variable -density sound
radiation. It is, therefore, particularly suitable for tracks is reproduced essentially to its full degree.
use in sound reproduction involving a dye -image The luminous sensitivity, anode characteristics,
sound track in conjunction with an incandescent and structure of the GL -1P37 are comparable with
light source. It may also be used in measurement the same properties of Types GL -868 and GL -918
and color -control applications. to permit use of the GL -1P37 without circuit modi-
Because the GL -1P37 has little response in the fication in motion picture equipment designed to
infrared region where dye -image sound tracks have use the two older types.
marked transparency, masking of the dye -image
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -1 P37
ETI-289
PAGE 2
12-48
Electrical
Sensitivity at 4000 angstroms 0 125 microampere per
microwatt
At 0 cycles 135 microamperes per
lumen
At 5000 cycles. 124 microamperes per
lumen
At 10,000 cycles 108 microamperes per
lumen
Wavelength of maximum response 4000 t 500 angstroms
Maximum gas amplification factor 55
Direct interelectrode capacitance 3 uuf
Maximum dark current at 90 volts 0 05 microampere
Mechanical

Average cathode current* 5 max microamperes
Peak cathode current density 100 max microamperes per
square inch
MINIMUM CIRCUIT VALUES

D -c load resistance
With anode -supply voltage of 75 volts or less for d -c currents above 3 microamperes 0.1 megohm
With anode -supply voltage of 75 volts or less for d -c currents below 3 microamperes no minimum
With anode -supply voltage of 90 volts
For d -c currents above 3 microamperes 2 5 megohms
For d -c currents below 3 microamperes 0.1 megohm
* Averaged over any interval of 30 seconds maximum. Average current may be doubled when anode -supply voltage is
limited to 80 volts.
GL -1 P37
FREQUENCY -RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS
ANODE VOLTAGE =90 VOLTS
ANODE VOLTAGE = 110 VOLTS
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K -69087-72A251 8-18-48
GL- 1 P37
En -289
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S-4 PHOTOSURFACE
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GL- 1 P37
ETI-289
PAGE 4
12-48
I" MAX
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N-15125AZ 8-4-48
OUTLINE
PHOTOTUBE GL -1 P37
Electronics Deportment
12-48 (9M)
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL- 1 P40
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-290A
PAGE 1
9-51
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -1P40 is a gas phototube with high that it is provided with a non -hygroscopic base
response to red and near -infrared radiation. Be- which insures a value of resistance between anode
cause of its high sensitivity, it is recommended for and cathode pins about 10 times higher than con-
use in sound reproduction, light -operated relays, ventional bases under adverse operating conditions
and light -measurement applications utilizing an of high humidity. As a result, more output for a
incandescent light source. given light input is obtainable under high -humidity
The GL -1P40 is similar to the GL -930 except conditions.
Electrical
Completely revised.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes En -290 dated 12-48
GL- 1 P40
ETI-290A
PAGE 2
9-51

Luminous sensitivity* Minimum Bogey Maximum
0 cycles 90 135 205 microamperes per lumen
5000 cycles. 111 microamperes per lumen
10000 cycles 101 microamperes per lumen
Wavelength of maximum response 7000 8000 9000 angstroms
Sensitivity at maximum response 0 0135 microamperes per microwatt
Gas amplification 10
Direct interelectrode capacitance 2.4 micromicrofarads
Mechanical Data
Window dimensions, minimum H. by inch
Seated height to center of window h. inches

Average cathode current** 3 max microamperes

With anode -supply voltage of 75 volts or less
For d -c currents above 3 microamperes 01 megohm
For d -c currents below 3 microamperes no minimum
With anode-supply voltage of 90 volts
For d -c currents above 2 microamperes 2 5 megohms
For d -c currents below 2 microamperes 1 megohm
*Given for conditions where a Mazda projection lamp operated at a filament color temperature of 2870 K is used as a light
source. The method for determining sensitivity employed a 90 -volt supply and a 1.0-megohm resistor. For the 0 -cycle measure-
ments, a light input of 0.1 lumen was used. For the 5000- and 10,000 -cycle measurements, the light input was varied sinusoidally
about a mean value of 0.015 lumen from zero to a maximum of twice the mean.
**Averaged over any interval of 30 seconds maximum. Average current may be doubled when anode -supply voltage is limited
to 70 volts.
GL -1 P40
ETI-290A
PAGE 3
9-51
GL -1 P40
16
14
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to
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0 20 40 60 80 100
ANODE VOLTACE IN VOLTS
K -69087-72A253 8-18-48
S-1 PHOTOSURFACE
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K -69087-72A406 9-19-50
'Revised drawing.
GL -1 P40
ETI-290A
PAGE 4
9-51
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DIRECTION OF LIGHT
Outline
Phototube GL -1P40
K-8070703 8-4-48
GENERAL d ELECTRIC
9-51 (I1M) Schenectady, N. Y.
GL -1 P39
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-295
PAGE 1
5-49
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -1P39 is a high -vacuum phototube with insures a value of resistance between anode and
high sensitivity to light sources predominating in cathode pins about 10 times higher than conven-
blue radiation, and negligible sensitivity to in- tional bases under adverse operating conditions of
frared radiation. It is useful in light -operated relay, high humidity. As a result, more output for a given
measurement, and color -control applications. light input is obtainable under high -humidity
The GL -1P39 is similar to the GL -929 except that conditions.
it is provided with a non -hygroscopic base which
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Sensitivity at 4000 angstroms 0.042 microamperes per microwatt
Luminous sensitivity* 45 microamperes per lumen
Wavelength of maximum response 4000 500 angstroms
Direct interelectrode capacitance 2.6 uuf
Maximum dark current at 250 volts 0.005 microampere
Mechanical Data
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -1P39
ETI-295
PAGE 2
5-49

Anode voltage. d -c or peak a -c 250 max volts
Average cathode current** 5 max microamperes
Peak cathode current density 100 max microamperes per square inch

D -c load resistance 1 megohm
*Given for conditions where a Mazda projection lamp operated at a filament color temperature of 2870 K is used as a light
source. The method for determining sensitivity employed a 250 -volt supply, a 1.0-megohm load resistor and a light input of
0.1 lumen. With daylight, value is several times higher; to light from a high-pressure arc, many times higher.
**Average over any interval of 30 seconds maximum.
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K -69087-72A252 8-18-48
GL -1P39
ETI-295
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S-4 PHOTOSURFACE
SPECTRAL SENSITIVITY CHARACTERISTICS
FOR EQUAL VALUES OF RADIANT
FLUX AT ALL WAVELENGTHS
100
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4-27-44
K-8639625
GL -1P39
ETI-295
PAGE 4
5-49
OUTLINE
GL -1 P39 PHOTOTUBE
13" MAX
DIA.
516
IT MIN.
2-2 MAX.
3= MAX.
16
18-32
CATHODE
BASE
NO. B5-10
15"MAX
16 DIA.
CATHODE
TERMINAL
NC
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NC ANODE
TERMINAL
DIRECTION OF LIGHT
K-8070703 8-4-48
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
5-49 (10M)
Filing No. 8850
GL -5581
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI.296
PAGE 1
5-49
PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -5581 is a gas phototube with high sensi- modulation by infrared transmitted through the
film is avoided, and the dye -image modulation of
tivity to light sources predominating in blue radia-
tion, and no response to infrared radiation. It is either variable -area or variable -density sound
therefore, particularly suitable for use in sound tracks is reproduced essentially to its full degree.
reproduction involving a dye -image sound track The luminous sensitivity, anode characteristics,
in conjunction with an incandescent light source. and structure of the GL -5581 are comparable with
The tube may also be used in measurement and the same properties of Type GL -930 to permit use
color -control applications. of the GL -5581 with minor circuit changes in mo-
Because the GL -5581 has no response in the tion picture and other equipment designed to use
infrared region where dye -image sound tracks have the older type.
marked transparency, masking of the dye -image
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Spectral Response-S-4
Direct interelectrode capacitance 2 6 uuf
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -5581
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GENERAL
Min Avg Max
Sensitivity at 4000 angstroms 0.125 microamperes per microwatt
At 0 cycles 75 135 205 microamperes per lumen
At 5000 cycles 124 microamperes per lumen
At 10,000 cycles 108 microamperes per lumen
Gas amplification factor 5.5
Mechanical Data

Average cathode current* 3 max microamperes
Peak cathode current density 100 max microamperes per square inch
*Average over any interval of 30 seconds maximum. Average current may be doubled when anode -supply voltage is limited
to 80 volts.

With anode -supply voltage of 80 volts or less
For d -c currents above 3 microamperes 0 1 megohm
For d -c currents below 3 microamperes no minimum
With anode -supply voltage of 100 volts
For d -c currents above 1 microampere 2.5 megohms
For d -c currents below 1 microampere 0 1 megohm
GL -5581
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GL -5581 PHOTOTUBE
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DIRECTION OF LIGHT
K-8070703 8-4-48
GENERAL ELECTRIC
5-49 (DOM)
GL -1P21
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-31$
PAGE 1
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PHOTOTUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL -1P21 is a high -vacuum multiplier photo - gible response to infrared radiation and high sen-
tube characterized by extremely high sensitivity, sitivity to blue -rich light. The sensitivity to in-
very small d -c dark current, freedom from dis- candescent light depends on the color temperature
tortion, and an equivalent noise input of only of the source. Under normal operating conditions
5 X10-13 lumen at 25 C-features which adapt it the output current of the GL -1P21 is a linear
particularly to applications employing a collimated function of the exciting illumination. The fre-
light beam such as photoelectric spectrometers, quency response, since secondary emission occurs
astronomical telescopes, and scintillation counters almost instantaneously, is flat up to frequencies at
with "light piping." which transit time and capacitance effects become
In phototubes of the multiplier type the photo - the limiting factor.
current produced at the cathode is multiplied many In addition to those mentioned the GL -1P21 is
times by secondary emission occurring at succes- recommended for all other specialized scientific
sive dynodes. The GL -1P21 can multiply feeble applications where very low light levels are in-
currents produced under weak illumination by an volved. The requirements of such service ex
average value of 2,000,000 times when operated at tremely low equivalent noise input, high photo-
100 volts per stage. sensitivity, very high secondary -emission amplifi-
Since maximum spectral response occurs at ap- cation, and very small d -c dark current are all
proximately 4,000 angstroms, the tube has negli- features of this tube.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GIL-11321
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GENERAL
Electrical Data
Spectral response-S4
Dark current at 1000 volts 01 microampere
Anode to dynode No. 9 4 uuf
Anode to all other electrodes 6.5 uuf
Mechanical Data
Cathode dimensions, minimum* is by is inches
Seated height to center of useful cathode area 1 is A inches
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Anode -supply voltage, d -c or peak a -c** 1250 volts
Supply voltage between dynode No. 9 and anode, d -c or peak a -c 250 volts
Peak anode current 10 microamperes
Average anode current 0.1 microamperes
Averaging time, maximum 30 seconds
Ambient temperature 75 C
CHARACTERISTICS
100 volts per dynode stage and 100 volts between dynode No. 9 and anode
Anode dark current, d -c 0.1 microamperes
Sensitivity
At 4000 angstroms 74,000 microamperes per microwatt
Luminous# 40 80 amperes per lumen
Current amplification * * * 2,000,000
input
75 volts per dynode stage and 50 volts between dynode No 9 and anode
Sensitivity
At 4000 angstroms 11,000 .. . microamperes per microwatt
Luminous# 12 ... . amperes per lumen
Current amplification * * * 300,000
*On plane perpendicular to indicated direction of incident cated. The sensitivity is independent of frequency up to
light. frequencies at which transit time becomes the limiting factor.
* *Referred to cathode. ***Ratio of anode sensitivity to cathode sensitivity.
-I-Dark current due to thermionic emission and ion feedback
may be reduced by the use of refrigerants. ****Defined as the value where the rms output current is
For maximum signal-to-noise ratio, operation below 1,000 equal to the rms noise current determined under the following
volts is recommended. conditions: 100 volts per stage, 25 C tube temperature, a -c -
#For conditions where a Mazda projection lamp operated amplifier bandwidth of one cycle per second, tungsten light
at a filament color temperature of 2870 K is used as a light source 2870 K interrupted at a low audio frequency to produce
source. A light flux of 10 microlumens from a rectangular incident radiation pulses alternating between zero and the
aperture approximately 0.8 inch long and 0.2 inch wide is value stated. The "on" period of the pulse is equal to the
projected normal to the center of the castode. The load resistor "off" period. The output current is measured through a filter
has a value of 0.01 megohm. The applied voltages are as indi- which passes only the fundamental frequency of the pulses.
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OUTLINE
GL -1P21 MULTIPLIER PHOTOTUBE
3
1-16" MAX.DIA.
5"
16
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15" MAX.
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PERPENDICULAR ERECTED AT CENTER OF BOTTOM OF BASE.
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
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8-50 (11 M)
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APPLICATION DATA
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GENERALOELECTRIC BALLAST TUBES

ETI-1 94A
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DESCRIPTION
A ballast tube is essentially a constant -current designed for a specific application and, as a result
device. It is a resistor whose resistance, at a certain have non -uniform ratings. Because of the wide
critical temperature, varies with temperature so range of voltage and current ratings possible, no
rapidly that, as the voltage across the tube varies, attempt has been made to manufacture a standard
the current remains practically constant. The opera- line. Ballast tubes may, however, be used in parallel
tion is the same on either alternating or direct or with shunting resistors across the load to increase
current. Its function is to maintain a constant or decrease the current rating, or with series re-
average current. sistors to increase the voltage rating. These methods
All ballast tubes now manufactured have been are described under the section titled "Operation."
RATINGS AND DATA
In rating a ballast tube, the voltage range over may be as much as two per cent above or below
which the current is nearly constant is given to- the average current of the entire production. There-
gether with a maximum and minimum current. fore, considering change of current with life and
The upper limit of the voltage range is to be con- any other factors which may enter, the variation
sidered the maximum voltage at which the tube of current in a circuit using ballast tubes may be
may be operated. Over the voltage range the current as much as five per cent above or below the average.
may vary two per cent above or below its average The limits given in the tube ratings cover these
value. The average current of individual tubes factors.
VOLTAGE RANGE IN VOLTS CURRENT IN AMPERES

TUBE TYPE
NO.
MINIMUM MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM
GL -5621/B-6 15 21 0.95 1.01
GL -5622/B-25 7 16 1.07 1.16
GL -5624/B-46 8 18 2.70 3.25
GL -5623/B-47 8 18 2.05 2.35
GL-5620/FB-50 5 8 0.225 0.275
3"
3-4 MAX.
BASE4G2-2
Outline Outline Outline Outline

GL -5621/B-6 Ballast Tube GL -5622/B-25 Ballast Tube GL -5624/B-46, GL5623/B-47 GL-5620/FB-50 Ballast Tube
Ballast Tube
N-24800AZ 4-22-47 N-24801AZ 4-22-47 N-24801AZ 4-22-47 N-24804AZ 4-22-47
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INSTALLATION
The ballast tube should be mounted, with the must be allowed in order to keep the temperature
base down, in an enclosure rigid enough to stop of the air near the tube below 150 F. Marked
flying glass since, should the tube develop an air changes in env elope temperature will cause a change
leak, the mixture of oxygen with the hydrogen in the current. Since the entire load current must
contained in the tube might become of the right pass through the ballast tube, the socket and con-
proportion to explode. The envelope becomes quite nections to it must be clean and make good contact
hot during operation, and free circulation of air to prevent heating at these points.
OPER ATION
The operation of the tube is shown by the char- middle of the filament will become red hot. As the
acteristic curves in Fig. 1. As the voltage across the voltage is increased further, the length of this red-
filament rises from zero, the resistance of the tube hot section increases until the entire filament is
increases slowly in the same manner as most metals. visibly hot. This represents the end of the operating
As the lower end of the operating range is reached, range and any increase in voltage will overheat and
the resistance of the filament increases quite rapidly damage the tube. Operating the tube above the
with temperature, so that further increase in volt- upper limit of voltage will result in excessive ex-
age causes practically no further increase in current. pansion and contraction of the filament as the
As the upper end of the operating range is reached, voltage varies; this will cause the wire to stretch
the resistance again becomes nearly constant. A out the coils of the filament or to knot, which will
still further increase in voltage causes an almost increase the current and speed up the destructive
proportional increase in current as illustrated in the process already started, resulting, shortly, in fila-
curves of Fig. 1. ment burn -out.
This operation of the tube can be seen by ob- If a steady voltage of a value in the middle of the
serving the filament. As the voltage across the tube operating range is applied to the tube continuously,
is increased from zero and approaches the lower its life will be tens of thousands of hours. Opening
end of the operating range, a small section in the and closing the circuit with the resulting lengthen-
HIGH CURRENT TUBE

AVERAGE TUBE
UPPER CURRENT f/LOW CURRENT TUBE
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Fig 1-Typical Ballast Tube Characteristics
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4-48
ing and shortening of the filament greatly reduces BALLAST TUBES
the life of the tube. If full voltage is applied to the CHARACTERISTIC CURVES
tube, the circuit may be opened and closed only

a few hundred times before the current is outside GL -5624/B-46
the limits or the filament is burned out. Thus the
life of the tube will be determined entirely by its 3.0
duty cycle.
Because of the large thermal inertia of the tube,
the temperature does not reach its final value I I
immediately when the circuit is closed or when the

voltage changes. Since the cold resistance of the
GL -5623/B-47 1141
filament is quite low, when the circuit is first closed
the initial current may be several times the final 2.0
value.
After a few seconds, however, the current will
have fallen to within 25 per cent of the final value,
and from 15 seconds to several minutes, depending
upon the size of the tube, will be required for the
current to reach a steady state. The real function
of a ballast tube is to maintain a constant average
1
fil
GL -5622/13-25
GL -5621/8-6
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current.
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variation to be expected between tubes of a given RECTANGULAR
INDICATE
AREAS
THE LIMIT S
rating. By choosing the proper coordinates, these OF BALLAST ACTION
curves are approximate for any ballast tube. In- GL- 5620/F8-50
dividual tubes may maintain the current to less
than the range shown, but in any particular ap- 0 III
plication variations up to plus or minus five per 0 10 20 E
cent of the average may be expected. Typical VOLTAGE IN VOLTS
characteristic curves indicating the limits of ballast 4-13-48

K-9033550
action for the various types of ballast tubes are
shown in Fig. 1A at the right. Fig. IA
The commonest use of the ballast tube is to voltage varies the current remains practically con-
place it directly in series with the load as shown stant. The load voltage remains practically constant
in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. because the tube voltage varies by an amount pro-
The graphical representation of the current and portional to the supply -voltage variation. The tube
voltages in the circuit is shown in Fig. 4. used should have a voltage range equal to the
When voltage is applied, the current which flows variation in supply voltage.
is determined by the intersection of the load char- #Circuits shown in ETI-194A are examples of possible tube application
acteristic and the tube characteristic. As the supply and the description and illustration of them does not convey to the pur-
chaser of tubes any license under patent right.: of General Electric Company
BALLAST
BALLAST
TUBE TUBE
1-1-45
K-9033575 Fig. 2-Connection for A -c or D -c Circuit 12-30-44 K-9033578 Fig. 3-Connection Using a Transformer
BALLAST TUBE H HI I
04
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VARIATION
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K-9033579 1-1-45
Fig. 4-Ballast Tube in Series with Load
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4-48
TUBE VOLTAGE
C
B
A
JO
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
load voltage or current is required. The circuit

shown in Fig. 7 is similar in operation except that
the shunt current through the resistor, as shown
in Fig. 8 increasing directly with voltage, spoils
0 somewhat the regulation of the tube.
In the latter case, the higher the value of shunt
CURRENT GHJ resistors used across the ballast tube, the better
K-9033580 1-1-45 the regulation. This connection is not recommended
Fig. 5-Vector Diagram for Inductive Load except in cases where close regulation is un-
necessary.
A ballast tube may be used with inductive loads
as well as with pure -resistance loads. Fig. 5 shows
the vector diagram for such a load. The vector OE
represents the normal supply voltage, while the
vectors OB and BE represent the normal load and
ballast -tube voltages, respectively. OH is the nor-
mal current. As the supply voltage decreases to K-9033577 12-30-44
OD or increases to OF, the ballast -tube voltage Fig. 6-Circuit Using Tube with Too Large a Current
decreases to AD or increases to CF. This main-
tains the load voltage between OA and OC and the BALLAST
current between OG and 0J. TUBE
If it is necessary to use a tube whose current

rating is too high or too low, either the load or the
tube, as the case may be, may be bridged with a
resistor to carry the excess or additional current.
Figs. 6 and 7 show these two connections.
The operation of the circuit shown in Fig. 6 is
identical with that shown in Fig. 2, the resistor K-9033576 12-30-44
being considered part of the load. This circuit is Fig. 7-Circuit Using Tube with Too Small a Current
also recommended where close adjustment of the (Not recommended)
I I I I
TOTAL CURRENT
BALLAST TUBE CURRENT

1--
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ce VOLTAGE RANGE
lJ
1011 RESISTOR
CUR RE NS
=EMI VOLTAGE
Fig. 8-Resistor Across Ballast Tube
K-9033581 1-1-45
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APPLICATION CIRCUITS (Contd.)
The ballast tube may be used to maintain con-
stant current in a circuit requiring variation of the
load. A suggested circuit is shown in Fig. 9. BALLAST
Since the voltage across the ballast tube will vary TUBE
with both the line voltage and load resistance (the

potentiometer being considered part of the load)
a greater voltage range will be required, and the
ballast tube will use a greater percentage of power K-9033582 1-9-45
See Fig. 10 below. Fig. 9-Circuit for Varying Load Voltage

The minimum voltage across the ballast tube
will occur with minimum supply voltage and with
the load adjusted to the minimum point on the voltage will be the sum of the currents in both tubes
potentiometer. The maximum voltage across the at that voltage.
ballast tube will occur with the maximum supply Ballast tubes cannot be used in series unless their
voltage and with the load adjusted to the maximum current -voltage characteristics are identical. This
point on the potentiometer. Since this circuit draws can be shown by referring to Fig. 1. If two tubes,
a constant current from the line, varying the one having the maximum current and one the
potentiometer will not cause a variation in supply minimum for a particular rating, are used in series
voltage to other apparatus on the line. the current will be the same in both tubes at all
Ballast tubes may be used in parallel provided times. At the value at which the higher -current
their voltage ranges are equal or nearly so. If their tube starts to ballast, the lower -current tube is
voltage ranges are unequal, good ballasting will operating above its ballasting range and hence is
occur only over that part of the voltage range which over -loaded. Thus, the safe operating range of the
is included by both tubes. The current for any combination is only that of the lower current tube.
I: I
VOLTAGE
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B C D
MINIMUM POINT ON
POTENTIOMETER
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MAXIMUM POINT ON
POTENTIOMETER '4IN
VOLTAGE E F
K-9033583 1-9-45
Fig. 10-Ballast Tube in Series with Potentiometer, Load Across Potentiometer
GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC
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Schenectady, N. Y.
Filing No. 8850
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APPLICATION DATA
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GENERAL 4y ELECTRIC
RESISTANCE VACUUM GAGES

En -195A
PAGE 2
8-48
DESCRIPTION
The GL-5628/FA-13 and GL-5629/FA-14, used all times the exact conditions in the system.
in a resistance vacuum gage possess features The resistance vacuum gage differs from the Mc-
especially useful in providing a convenient method Leod gage in that it gives an electrical, rather than
for measuring low gas pressures. With suitable mechanical, indication. Unlike the McLeod gage,
associated apparatus, these tubes will provide a it is also possible with this gage to take readings of
fast, continuous, direct reading. As the vacuum condensable vapor, such as water vapor.
system is pumped down, a meter in the bridge cir- These tubes should be used in pairs since in com-
cuit reads the unbalancing of the bridge, thus bination they provide a much more stable and re-
providing an uninterrupted and instantaneous liable reading than if the GL-5628/FA-13 is used
reading and enabling the observer to determine at alone.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS (Indicator Tube GL-5628/FA-I3*)

Electrical
Recommended range 0-600 microns
Maximum d -c voltage 6 volts
Resistance of average tube at 25 C. 7 ohms
Characteristics of an average tube at 3 volts -25 C, ambient temperature:

0 microns pressure, dry air 180 milliamperes
Atmospheric pressure 353 milliamperes
Mechanical
Splice tubing inches diam. lime glass
Net weight, approx 1 ounce
*It is recommended that this tube be used in a bridge circuit in combinations with the GL-5629/FA-14 Compensator Tube.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS (Compensator Tube GL-5629/FA-14)

Electrical
Maximum d -c voltage 6 volts
Resistance of average tube at 25 C. 7 ohms
Characteristics of an average tube at 25 C, ambient temperature:

1 Volt 90 milliamperes
2 Volts 140 milliamperes
Mechanical
Net weight, approx 1 ounce
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8-48
OPERATING NOTES
The GL-5628/FA-13 is used to measure the gas is obtained as a function of the change in resistance
pressure. The GL-5629/FA-14, which has a fila- of a heated tungsten filament caused by the cooling,
ment identical with that of the GL-5628/FA-13, is by convection current, of the gas being measured.
sealed off under very high vacuum and is used to Since different gases have different factors for con-
compensate for temperature and voltage changes. vection cooling, the calibration of the gage will not
The GL-5628/FA-13 and GL-5629/FA-14 are be the same for all gases. For example, the gage is
usually sold in matched pairs since there is some much more sensitive to hydrogen than to nitrogen.
variation from time to time in manufacture. For Since the response of the gage is a current change,
this reason single tubes purchased separately and it may be used for recording and for control-
at different times may not match. to start and stop a pump-as well as for indica-
With the GL-5628/FA-13 the pressure indication tion.
INSTALLATION
The GL-5628/FA-13 and GL-5629/FA-14 may instead of a base and glass connection tubing
be mounted in any position, but should be pro- for splicing to the exhaust system. This connection
tected from excessive shock or vibration. It is may be cemented on, or sealed to, another glass tube.
recommended that the connection to the base of Greater stability will be obtained if tubes are
the GL-5629/FA-14 be clamped solidly or soldered protected from heat and direct light rays. If used
to avoid difficulty with contact resistance. The in pairs it is advisable to place the tubes together
GL-5628/FA-13 is provided with connection leads so that their temperatures will vary simultaneously.
GL-5629/FA-14 COMPENSATOR GL-5628/FA-13 INDICATOR
OPERATION TUBE TUBE
Although the GL-5628/FA-13 connected in series 3" MAX.

with a milliammeter, may be used for rough meas- 116 DIA.
urements, it is recommended that an ordinary
bridge circuit be provided with the GL-5628/FA-13
in one arm, the GL-5629/FA-14 compensator tube
in the opposite arm, and variable resistances in the
two adjacent arms. The bridge arrangement gives + I"
greater sensitivity than the GL-5628/FA-13 alone 16
8 DIA.
and the use of a compensator tube results in sub- LIME GLASS
stantial independence from ordinary voltage varia- 511
tion. 4V
The characteristics shown by the curves are MAX.
approximate. Where a high degree of accuracy is
required, the individual gage must be calibrated
against a standard. In Fig. 2, of page 4, the dotted
curves are the compensator characteristics plotted BASE
NO. A4 -3
in reverse. The distance between the origins repre-
sents the total voltage on the bridge; the inter-
sections give the voltage division for various pres- e MAX.
sures.
With the bridge balanced at zero pressure, the
horizontal distances between the zero intersection
and the intersection for other pressures furnishes a
rough calibration for corresponding measurement
taken on the bridge with a high -resistance volt-
meter. FILAMENT
TERMINALS
These curves supply a convenient method for I2 -I-
estimating the bridge sensitivity at various volt- .020" DIA. MIN.

ages. The calibration may change with wide varia- COPPER LEADS
tions in ambient temperature. Fig. 1 on page 4 illus-
trates the variation in current with pressure for two K-5302958 5-20-48
different voltages. OUTLINE RESISTANCE VACUUM GAGES
ETI.195A GL-5628/FA-I3
PAGE 4 APPROXIMATE PRESSURE -CURRENT CHARACTERISTIC
8-48
VOI TS
300
2 200
FZ
VOL
100
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100
PRESSURE IN MICRONS OF DRY AIR
K-8639661 Fig. 1 5-20-48
GL-5628/FA-I3, GL-5629/FA-I4
APPROXIMATE CURRENT -VOLTAGE CHAR I
=OR VARIOUS PRESSURES OF 1)RY AIR
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8-48 (9M)
GENERAL ELECTRIC
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APPLICATION DATA
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
VACUUM CAPACITORS
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11-46
DESCRIPTION
The vacuum capacitor is a high -voltage, vacuum capacitors are specially suited for high -
small -size vacuum -dielectric capacitor designed voltage circuits where stability of operation and
for use on d -c, a -c or radio -frequencies. G -E small size are important factors.
MECHANICAL ADVANTAGES
Vacuum -tightness and strong mechanical avoids long leads. Constructional features of a
joints are assured by the use of glass to metal typical 7500 -volt capacitor are shown in the
seals. (The fernico is imbedded in the glass cross-sectional view of Fig. 1. The bell -shaped
which adheres permanently to both inside and construction of the 16,000 -volt capacitor (see
outside of the fernico cup.) Mechanical sturdi- Fig. 2) minimizes circuit loss and also affords
ness is realized by using metals of sufficient high -frequency operation.
strength and thickness to withstand vibrations All G -E vacuum capacitors are provided with
of 20 G. The compactness of design required for terminals which fit a standard 30 -ampere fuse
high mechanical strength results in a vacuum clip, allowing rapid capacitor changes when
capacitor which best utilizes the inside space and desired.
COPPER TERMINAL CAP

(SILVER PLATED)
STEEL TUBING
SPOT WELD
CARBON STEEL DISC

4 FERNICO HEADER
(COPPER PLATED) .N
NICKEL WIRE RING
GLASS TO METAL SEAL
COPPER CYLINDERS
SPOT WELD
STEEL TUBING
COPPER BRAZING RING
GL-IL38
Fig. 1-Cross-sectional View._of a 7500 -volt Capacitor
ETI-261
PAGE 3
11-46
COPPER TERMINAL CAP
\
(SILVER PLATED)
STEEL TUBING
SPOT WELD
CARBON STEEL DISC FERNICO HEADER

(COPPER PL TE)
NICKEL WIRE RING
GLASS TO METAL SEAL
COPPER CYLINDERS
SPOT WELD
STEEL TUBING
COPPER BRAZING RING
GL -1L31
Fig. 2-Cross-sectional View of a 16,000 -volt Capacitor
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11-46
ELECTRICAL ADVANTAGES
G -E vacuum capacitors are designed with CAPACITANCE
sufficiently great internal spacing that d -c illlF
voltages up to the maximum voltage rating may
be applied. No de -rating is required for d -c
applications with G -E vacuum capacitors. 5020
Similarly, capacitors may be placed in any series
or parallel combination for use on d -c, a -c or
radio frequencies.
5010
The coaxial cylinders which are brazed to the
fernico headers introduce into an electrical
circuit a minimum value of inductance, resulting
in a high Q vacuum capacitor. 50 00
The vacuum construction allows operation at
high altitudes and minimizes maintenance.
Conditions of high humidity have no effect on 49.90
the capacitance of G -E vacuum capacitors.
Moisture can cause a slight leakage current
across the outside surfaces of the capacitor but 49 80
this is usually only a momentary condition. -100 -50 0 50 100 150
With the capacitor operating the surface dries TEMPERATURE DEG 0
in a few seconds and external breakdown K-9033913 8-8-45
potential returns to normal. Fig. 3-Temperature Coefficient Curve for a GL -
G -E vacuum capacitors have a low tempera- 1L38 Vacuum Capacitor
ture coefficient as is shown from the following either direct current or radio -frequencies, over -
curve. The temperature coefficient of the GL - voltages may cause a discharge to take place
1L38, as shown in the curve, from -50 C to internally. In most cases, this discharge is not
+100 C is 27 X 10-6 mmf/mmf/°C. injurious to the G -E vacuum capacitor, and
The G -E vacuum capacitor does not depend when the overvoltage is removed, the capacitor
upon a solid dielectric for its voltage insulation. will function as usual. Overvoltages should be
For that reason, there is no dielectric to puncture avoided if there is sufficient power in the source
if overvoltages are accidentally applied. On to cause melting of the electrodes.
RATI NGS
Vacuum capacitors are rated in terms of the may be applied to the G -E vacuum capacitor at
following characteristics: various frequencies. This radio -frequency volt-
Capacitance age may be impressed upon a d -c voltage, if the
All G -E vacuum capacitors are rated at a sum of the two voltage does not exceed the
nominal capacitance 5%. voltage rating of the capacitor.
Voltage Rating The current -frequency curve indicates the
G -E vacuum capacitors are rated to operate radio -frequency current which will flow through
at a given peak voltage which may not be ex- the capacitor when the maximum radio -fre-
ceeded for continuous operation. Transient quency voltage is applied.
voltages in excess of rated voltage are allowable Operating Temperature
up to the voltage breakdown limit given in the G -E vacuum capacitors may be operated
specifications. from -40 C to +65 C. However, if the ca-
The total voltage across the vacuum capacitor pacitor is carrying high radio -frequency currents,
(excluding transient voltages) shall be con- it is recommended that the ambient temperature
sidered to be the sum of the d -c and a -c peak be less than 50 C.
voltages.
Type of Vacuum Capacitors
Voltage -frequency, Current -frequency Character- G -E vacuum capacitors are made in two volt-
istics age ranges, 7500 peak volts and 16,000 peak
The voltage -frequency curve on the particular volts. They are available in capacitance values
description and rating sheet shows the maximum from 6 micromicrofarads to 100 micromicro-
allowable peak radio -frequency voltage which farads in both voltage ranges.
APPLICA TIONS*
For the most part vacuum capacitors are *Circuits shown on this page and those following are
used in applications where their particular examples of possible tube applications and the descrip-
tion and illustration of them does not convey to the
characteristics result in the greatest benefit to purchaser of tubes any license under patent rights of
the user. Because of their compact size they are General Electric Company.
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11-46
APPLICATIONS (CONT'D)
O VACUUM
VACUUM CAPACITORS CAPACITOR
PLIOTRON PLIOTRON L3
O
L
LI RIR2 L4
L55
* RESISTANCE AND INDUCTANCE PARASITIC COMBINATION
K-9033966 10-20-45
Fig. 5-Oscillator Connection of Electronic -heater Circuit
(Showing D -c Blocking Capacitor)
K-9033970 10-20-45
Fig. 4-Electronic-heater Circuit Using Vacuum Capacitors Another example of the use of vacuum ca-
pacitors in electronic heating equipment is
shown in Fig. 5. Shunt feed is used to supply the
specially suited for use as tank -circuit capacitors, plate voltage, and a vacuum capacitor is used
and blocking and by-pass capacitors in dia- as a d -c blocking capacitor to keep the plate
thermy and electronic heating equipment. voltage from the plate coil. The capacitor em-
Fig. 4 illustrates the use of four GL -1L33 ployed is a GL -1L23.
capacitors as grid -blocking capacitors in a 1200 In diathermy applications, vacuum capacitors
watt Electronic Heater for dielectric heating. may be used as in Fig. 6. The capacitors C5, C2,
In this circuit the B+ voltage is grounded in C3, C4 and C5 are employed as resonating and
order to minimize hazard to the operator. by-pass capacitors.
STEP UP
TRANSFORMER LI CI C5 NEON LAMP
W II L9
LINE RECEPTACLE c21 L6
C
LINE SWITCH o PLIOTRON
C3
EARTH
GROUND
C4
RELAY T C7
F2 CASE
INTENSITY FILAMENT
CONTROL WINDING
R2
FOOT SWITCH
RECEPTACLE
K-9033585 1-2-45
Fig. 6-Typical Circuit of Inductotherm Unit with Surgical Attachment

in general, the exact method of mounting G -E force to hold the capacitor firmly in applications
vacuum capacitors will depend upon the circuit where vibrations will be encountered.
in which it is used. There are, however, several G -E vacuum capacitors may be identified
rules to be followed for maximum efficiency of readily as to proper capacitance by examining
operation. the letter stamped in the header on one end.
Symbols indicate capacitance as follows:
Mechanical A 6 micromicrofarads
The capacitor may be mounted in any posi- B 12 micromicrofarads
tion. Mounting terminals should exert sufficient C 25 micromicrofarads
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION (CONT'D)

50 micromicrofarads inch in diameter in a block of copper or brass,
E 100 micromicrofarads splitting one side to allow the capacitor terminal
The marked end of the capacitor is connected to be inserted, and clamping the split sides
internally to the inner cylinder. For this reason together with a machine screw.
it is advisable to connect the unmarked end to To prevent overheating, it is recommended
ground potential in those applications where a that the vacuum capacitor be mounted so that
ground is permissible. This type of connection it is as far as possible from any direct radio -
allows the outer cylinder of the capacitor to act frequency field.
as a shield to minimize the effects of nearby
objects on the net capacitance of the unit. Thermal
;1-1 cases where capacitors are connected to
Electrical sources of heat, such as a hot radio -frequency
Vacuum capacitors should be mounted in such coil, it is advisable to make the connectors of a
a way that the connections have ample current - large enough mass of material so that maximum
carrying capacity. Fuse clips are not recom- heat radiation is obtained.
mended for connectors if the current exceeds 10 Applications using air-cooled tubes may
amperes. A satisfactory connector may be provide for venting a portion of the air so that it
made by drilling a hole approximately 0.550 flows over the vacuum capacitor in the circuit.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
11-46 (8M)
Filing No. 8850
GL- 1 L21
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
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VACUUM CAPACITOR
DESCRIPTION
The GL -1L21 vacuum capacitor is designed for free, since there are no losses in the vacuum
circuits where the peak voltages range up to dielectric and because the total capacitance
7500 volts. It is useful as a plate -tank and by-pass is lumped into a size about 1 cubic inch.
capacitor in radio -frequency oscillators or ampli- 2. Dust and other foreign matter have no effect
fiers. The GL -1L21 also serves as a neutralizing on vacuum capacitors.
capacitor in radio -frequency amplifiers in conjunc- 3. In communication applications, vacuum ca-
tion with small, low -capacitance padding capaci- pacitors are extensively used as antenna -
tors. coupling capacitors especially in aviation
The small size and compact construction of the radio installations, where constant internal
vacuum capacitor permits circuits to be designed voltage breakdown is an essential require-
more compactly, allowing shorter leads than with ment.
air capacitors. Some of the more important 4. Internal voltage breakdown is constant and
advantages, in the design of high -frequency cir- is independent of altitude, temperature,
cuits, are listed below: humidity and other factors because of the
1. Vacuum capacitors are comparatively loss- vacuum construction.
Electrical
Capacitance t 5 per cent 12 micromicrofarads
Maximum peak voltage 7500 volts
GENERAL CD ELECTRIC
GL -1 L21
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Ambient temperature
Minimum -40 centigrade
Maximum +65 centigrade
Mechanical
Maximum over-all length 3% inches
Maximum diameter 1% inches
Shipping weight, approx 1 pound
VOLTAGE AND CURRENT VS. FREQUENCY
The curves of page 3 show the maximum allow- d -c) at any ambient temperature should not exceed
able peak r -f voltage and maximum rms current the maximum as indicated by the dotted line of
for G -E vacuum capacitors when operated at the curve shown on page 3.)
various frequencies. An additional d -c voltage is Example Assume a GL -1L21 is to be used at
permissible so long as the total voltage (d -c plus a frequency of 30 megacycles and at an ambient
r -f) does not exceed the maximum allowable peak temperature of 40 C. The correction curve indicates
voltage as indicated by the dotted line shown on a correction of 118 per cent. The curves of page 3
the curve. indicate a maximum r -f voltage of 4600 volts peak
These curves apply when the capacitors are and a maximum current of 10 amperes. Applying
operated at an ambient temperature of 50 C and the correction factor of 118 per cent to these
for normal operating conditions with natural air values indicates an allowable maximum peak r -f
cooling. voltage of 5428 volts and a maximum current of
The correction curve below indicates the per- 11.8 amperes.
centage increase or decrease in r -f voltage and For operation at frequencies higher than those
current when G -E vacuum capacitors are operated indicated, consult the Electronics Department,
at ambient temperatures above or below 50 C. General Electric Company, Schenectady 5, New
(Note that the allowable peak voltage (r -f plus York.
VACUUM CAPACITORS
GL -1L21, 32, 33, 36, 38, 22, 23, 24, 25 AND 1L31 CORRECTION CURVE (PERCENTAGE VOLTAGE OR CURRENT
VS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE)
150
140
130
Lcil 100
cc
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70
60
50
10 20 30 40 50 60 70
K -69087-72A7 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES C 4-5-46
GL -1 L21
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VOLTAGE AND CURRENT VS FREQUENCY 11-46
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GL -1L21 OUTLINE
K-5964469 10-2 9-4 5
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL -1 L22
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-263
PAGE 1
11-46
VACUUM CAPACITOR
DESCRIPTION
16,000 volts. It is useful as a plate -tank and by-pass is lumped into a size about 1 cubic inch.
1. Vacuum capacitors are comparatively loss - vacuum construction.
Electrical
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -1 L22
ETI-263
PAGE 2
Ambient temperature
Mechanical
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GL -1L22 OUTLINE
K-8639363 10-29-45
11-46 (8M)
0 ELECTRIC
GENERAL
Schenectady, N. Y.
Filing No. 8850
GL -1 L23
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-264
PAGE 1
11-46
VACUUM CAPACITOR
DESCRIPTION
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GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC
GL -1 L23
ETI-264
PAGE 2
Ambient temperature
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ETI-264
PAGE 3
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ETI-264
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SYMBOL
GL -1123 OUTLINE
K-8639363 10-29-45
GENERAL ELECTRIC
11-46 (8M)
Schenectady, N. Y.
Filing No. 8850
GL -1 L24
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-265
PAGE 1
11-46
VACUUM CAPACITOR
DESCRIPTION
Electrical
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Maximum peak voltage. 16,000 volts
GENERAL CD ELECTRIC
GL -1 L24
ETI-265
PAGE 2
Maximum rms current 20 amperes
At 1.0 megacycle. 7 0 amperes
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Ambient temperature
Mechanical
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VACUUM CAPACITORS
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ETI-265
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ETI-265
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GL -1L24 OUTLINE
K-9033852 10-29-45
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL -1 L25
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-266
PAGE 1
11-46
VACUUM CAPACITOR
DESCRIPTION
Electrical
GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC
GL -1 L25
ETI-266
PAGE 2
Ambient temperature
Mechanical
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Maximum diameter .2 inches
the maximum as indicated by the dotted line of
able peak r -f voltage and maximum rms current
VACUUM CAPACITORS
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150
140
130
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL -1 L33
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-267
PAGE 1
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VACUUM CAPACITOR
DESCRIPTION
capacitor in radio -frequency amplifiers in conjunc- 3 In communication applications, vacuum ca-
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GL -1
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K-5964459 10-29-45
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL- 1 L36
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-268
PAGE 1
11-46
VACUUM CAPACITOR
DESCRIPTION
Electrical
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -1 L36
EV-268
PAGE 2
Ambient temperature
Mechanical
the maximum as indicated by the dotted line of
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GL-1L36 OUTLINE
K-5964469 10-29-45
GENERAL ELECTRIC
11-16 (em) Schenectady, N. Y.
Filing No. 8850
GL -1 L38
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-269
PAGE 1
11-46
VACUUM CAPACITOR
DESCRIPTION
Electrical
GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC
GL -1 L38
ETI-269
PAGE 2
Ambient temperature
Minimum - 40 centigrade
Mechanical

VACUUM CAPACITORS
GL -1L21, 32, 33, 36, 38, 22, 23, 24, 25 AND 1L31 C ORRECTION CURVE (PERCENTAGE VOLTAGE OR CURRENT
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GL-1L38 OUTLINE
K-5964469 10-29-45
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL- 1 L31
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-307
PAGE 1
8-50
VACUUM CAPACITOR
DESCRIPTION
16,000 volts. It is useful as a plate -tank and by- is lumped into a size about 1 cubic inch.
pass capacitor in radio -frequency oscillators or 2. Dust and other foreign matter have no effect
amplifiers. The GL -1L31 also serves as a neutraliz- on vacuum capacitors.
ing capacitor in radio -frequency amplifiers in 3. In communication applications, vacuum ca-
conjunction with small, low -capacitance padding pacitors are extensively used as antenna-
capacitors. coupling capacitors especially in aviation
air capacitors. Some of the more important ad- 4. Internal voltage breakdown is constant and
vantages, in the design of high -frequency circuits, is independent of altitude, temperature,
are listed below: humidity and other factors because of the
Electrical
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL -1 L31
ETI-307
PAGE 2
Ambient temperature
Mechanical
Maximum over-all length 4iet% inches
VACUUM CAPACITORS
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K-8639363 10-29-45
GENERAL ELECTRIC
8-5o (11M) Schenectady, N. Y.
GL -1 L32
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI.308
PAGE 1
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DESCRIPTION
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GL -1L32
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K-5964469 10-29-45
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
8-50 (iim)
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DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-310
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CATHODE-RAY TUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL-2BP1 is a small cathode-ray tube with which minimize the spot and pattern distortion
a small, brilliant, focused spot and high deflection characteristic of such operation.
sensitivity. The two-inch, medium -persistence, The spot in this tube can be focused sharply on
green -fluorescence screen provides high contrast. the screen, both at the center and at the edges, and
The tube is designed for use as an indicator and remains sharp when beam current is varied over
is also recommended for use in general oscillo- a wide range. This feature results from the electron
graphic applications where compactness is an gun used in the 2BP1 in which the Grid No. 2
essential consideration. operates at voltage high enough to keep the beam
With separate base -pin connections provided for current from being affected by changes in the
each of the four deflecting electrodes, the 2BP1 is anode -No. 1 voltage. Another feature, the very
intended primarily for use in balanced electrostatic - small current taken by Anode No. 1, permits the
deflection circuits and gives best definition when use of a low -current voltage -divider system and
so used. However, it is also well suited for use with hence the use of a small filter capacitor.
unbalanced deflection because of design features
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL-2BP 1
ETI-310
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GENERAL
Electrical Data
Heater voltage (A -C or D -C) 6.3 t 1()% volts
Heater current 0 6 ampere
Focusing method-Electrostatic
Deflecting method-Electrostatic
Phosphor-Pi
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D1 to D2 2 uuf
D3 to D4 2 uuf
Dl to all other electrodes 11 uuf
D2 to all other electrodes 8 uuf
Mechanical Data
Over-all length 7%8' A inches
Greatest diameter of bulb 2 inches
Minimum useful screen diameter 14 inches
Base No. B12-43, small -shell duodecal 12 -pin
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Anode No. 2 voltage* 2500 max volts
Anode No. 1 voltage 1000 max volts
Grid No. 2 voltage . 2500 max volts
Grid No. 1 voltage
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Positive -bias value 0 max volts
Positive -peak value 2 max volts
Peak voltage between anode-No. 2 and any deflection electrode 500 max volts
EQUIPMENT DESIGN RANGES
For any anode No. 2 voltage (Eb2) between 500** and 2500 volts
Anode No. 1 voltage 15% to 28% of Eb2 volts
Grid No. 1 voltage for visual cutoff, maximum 6.75% of Eb2 volts
Anode No. 1 current for any operating condition -15 to +10 microamperes
Deflection factors
Dl and D2 115 to 155 volts D -C per inch per kilovolt of Eb2
D3 and D4 74 to 100 volts D -C per inch per kilovolt of Eb2
EXAMPLES OF USE OF DESIGN RANGES
For anode No. 2 voltage of 1000 2000 volts
Anode No. 1 voltage 150 to 280 300 to 560 volts
Grid No. 1 voltage for visual cutoff -67.5 -135 volts
Deflection factors
D1 and D2 115 to 155 230 to 310 volts D -C per inch
D3 and D4 74 to 100 148 to 200 volts D -C per inch
MAXIMUM CIRCUIT VALUES
Grid No 1-Circuit resistance 1 5 max megohms
Resistance in any deflecting -electrode circuitt 5 0 max megohms
*Anode No. 2 and Grid No. 2 which are connected together within the tube are referred to herein as Anode No. 2.
**Brilliance and definition decrease with decreasing Anode No. 2 voltage. A value as low as 500 volts is recommended only
for low -velocity deflection and low room -light levels.
tIt is recommended that the deflecting -electrode -circuit resistance be approximately equal.
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OUTLINE
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THE PLANE THROUGH THE TUBE AXIS AND PIN NO.4 MAY VARY FROM THE
TRACE PRODUCED BY DI AND D2 BY AN ANGULAR TOLERANCE (MEASURED ABOUT
THE TUBE AXIS) OF 104% ANGLE BETWEEN DI - D2 TRACE AND D3- D4 TRACE
IS 900130.
DI AND D2 ARE NEARER THE SCREEN; D3 AND D4 ARE NEARER THE BASE. WITH
DI POSITIVE WITH RESPECT TO D2, THE SPOT WILL BE DEFLECTED TOWARD PIN
NO.4; LIKEWISE, WITH D3 POSITIVE WITH RESPECT TO D4, THE SPOT WILL BE
DEFLECTED TOWARD PIN NO. I.
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CATHODE-RAY TUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL-3KP1 is an electrostatic -focus -and - is varied over a wide range. The small anode No. 1
deflection cathode-ray tube for oscilloscope appli- current permits the use of a low -current voltage -
cations. A medium -persistence green -fluorescence divider system and hence a small filter capacitor.
screen provides high contrast. The tube has a small With separate base -pin connections for each of
brilliant focused spot and high deflection sensi- the four deflecting electrodes, the GL-3KP1 is in-
tivity. tended primarily for use in balanced electrostatic -
The anode No. 1 takes negligible current. deflection circuits and gives best definition when
Changes in the voltage of this anode will not so used. The tube, however, can be used with un-
affect the beam current because of the high voltage balanced deflection because the design features
at which anode No. 2 operates. These features minimize spot and pattern distortion usually
allow the spot to be focused sharply on the screen characteristic of such operation.
and to remain sharp even when the beam current
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL-3KP1
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GENERAL
Electrical Data
Focusing method electrostatic
Deflecting method electrostatic
Phosphor-P1
Fluorescence green
Persistence medium
Grid No. 1 to all other electrodes 8 uuf
D1 to D2 25 uuf
D3 to D4 2 5 uuf
Dl to all other electrodes 11 uuf
D3 to all other electrodes 7 0 uuf
Mechanical Data
Over-all length 11 IA t y, inches
Greatest diameter of blub 3 c inches
Minimum useful screen diameter 2% inches
Base medium shell mag-
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Anode No. 2 voltage* 2500 max volts d -c
Anode No. 1 voltage 1000 max volts d -c
Grid No. 1 voltage
Negative-bias value 200 max volts d -c
Positive-bias value 0 max volts d -c
Positive peak value 2 max volts d -c
Peak heater-cathode voltage
Heater negative with respect to cathode 125 max volts d -c
Heater positive with respect to cathode 125 max volts d -c
Peak voltage between anode No. 2 and any deflecting electrode 500 max volts
For any anode No. 2 voltage between recommended minimum** and 2500 volts
Anode No. 1 voltage 16 to 30% of Eb2 volts
Grid No. 1 voltage for visual cutoff, maximum 4 5% of Eb2 volts
Anode No. 1 current -15 to +10 microamperes
Deflection factors
D1 and D2 50 to 68 volts d -c per inch
per kv of Eb2
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Examples of Use for Design Ranges
For anode No. 2 voltage of 1000 2000
Anode No. 1 voltage 160-300 320-600
Grid No. 1 voltage for visual cutoff -45 -90 volts
Deflection factors
D1 and D2 50 to 68 100 to 136 volts d -c per inch
Grid No. 1 circuit resistance 1 5 max megohms
Resistance in any deflecting-electrode circuit t 5.0 max megohms
*Anode No. 2 and grid No. 2 which are connected together within the tube are referred to herein as anode No. 2. The product
of anode No. 2 voltage and average anode No. 2 current should be limited to 6 watts.
**Brilliance and definition decrease with decreasing anode No. 2 voltage. Recommended minimum is 1000 volts in general
service, but a value as low as 500 volts may be used under conditions of low -velocity deflection and low ambient -light conditions.
***The center of the undeflected, focused spot will fall within a circle having 7.5 -mm radius concentric with the center of the
tube face.
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OUTLINE
CATHODE-RAY TUBE GL-3KP1
SCREEN RADIUS
1-3/8" MIN.
.350" A
MEDIUM -SHELL
MAGNAL
II -PIN BASE
D4
D3
2
P1 D2
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H H
KEY
BASING DIAGRAM
CENTER LINE OF BULB WILL NOT DEVIATE MORE THAN

2 DEGREES IN ANY DIRECTION FROM PERPENDICULAR
ERECTED AT CENTER OF BOTTOM OF BASE.
N-15145AZ 3-17-49
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
3-50 (11M)
Filing No. 8850
GL-5UP1
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-312
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CATHODE-RAY TUBE
DESCRIPTION
The GL-5UP1 is a cathode-ray tube with a small The 5UP1 is intended primarily for use in bal-
brilliant focused spot and high deflection sensi- anced electrostatic -deflection circuits and gives
tivity. The green -fluorescence medium -persistence best definition when so used. However, it is also
screen has exceptionally good brightness contrast well suited for use with unbalanced deflection
between the scanned line and the background, and because of design features which minimize the spot
high visual efficiency even at an anode No. 2 and pattern distortion characteristic of such opera-
voltage as low as 1000 volts. The tube is designed tion.
particularly for general oscillographic applications The spot in the 5UP1 can be focused sharply on
where recurrent wave phenomena are to be observed the screen and will remain sharp when the beam
visually. current is varied over a wide range. This feature
Design features of this tube include a bulb face results from the electron gun used in which the
with a minimum curvature consistent with bulb grid No. 2 operates at voltage high enough to keep
strength, a large useful screen surface in relation the beam current from being affected by changes
to bulb diameter, and separate base -pin connec- in the anode No. 1 voltage. Another feature, the
tions for each of the four deflecting electrodes. very small current taken by anode No. 1, permits
Balanced deflecting -electrode input capacitances the use of a low -current voltage -divider system
minimize cross -talk and eliminate the necessity and hence the use of a small filter capacitor.
for neutralizing circuits.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL-5UP1
ETI-312
PAGE 2
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Heater voltage (a -c or d -c) 6 3 t 10% volts
Focusing method electrostatic
Deflecting method electrostatic
Phosphor-P1
Fluorescence green
Persistence medium
Grid No. 1 to all other electrodes 8.0 uuf
D1 to D2 2.5 uuf
D3 to D4 2.5 uuf
Dl to all other electrodes 11.0 uuf
D2 to all other electrodes 8.0 uuf
Mechanical Data
Over-all length 14% inches
Greatest diameter of bulb 514 t 32 inches
Minimum useful screen diameter 4% inches
Base No. B12-43, small -shell duodecal 12 -pin
Anode No. 2 voltage* 2500 max volts
Anode No. 1 voltage 1000 max volts
Grid No. 1 voltage
Negative -bias value 200 max volts
Positive -bias value 0 max volts
Positive -peak value 2 max volts
Heater negative with respect
Peak voltage between anode No. 2 and any deflection electrode 500 max volts

For any anode No. 2 voltage (Eb2) between 1000 and 2500 volts
Grid No. 1 voltage for visual cutoff 4 5% of Eb2 volts
Anode No. 1 current for any operating condition -15 to +10 microamperes
Deflection factors
Dl and D2 28 to 38.5 volts d -c per inch
per kv of Eb2
per kv of Eb2
EXAMPLE OF USE OF DESIGN RANGES
Grid No. 1 voltage for visual cutoff, maximum -45 -90 volts
Deflection factors
D1 and D2 28 to 38.5 56 to 77 volts d -c per inch

Grid No. 1 circuit resistance 1.5 max megohms
Resistance in any deflecting -electrode circuit t 5 0 max megohms
*Anode No. 2 and grid No. 2, which are connected together within the tube, are referred to herein as anode No. 2.
tit is recommended that the deflecting -electrode -circuit resistances be approximately equal.
GL-5UP1
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GL-5UP1
CHARACTERISTICS
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PI PHOSPHOR
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80
60
40
30
20
10
0 02 0.04 0.06
TIME AFTER EXCITATION IS REMOVED IN SECONDS
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OUTLINE
CATHODE-RAY TUBE GL-5UP1
SCREEN
RADIUS
2-1/4" MIN,
D3 D4
IC fl G2p2
14 -LI: PI D2
4
3" K DI
30 GI IC
T H H
i.
BASING DIAGRAM
SMALL -SHELL
DUODECAL
12 -PIN BASE
NO. BI2-43
(NOTE I)
OF BULB WILL NOT DEVIATE MORE THAN 2° IN ANY DIRECTION FROM THE PERPENDICULAR
ERECTED AT THE CENTER OF BOTTOM OF THE BASE.
THE PLANE THROUGH THE TUBE AXIS AND PIN 4 MAY VARY FROM THE TRACE PRODUCED BY
DI AND D2 BY AN ANGULAR TOLERANCE (MEASURED ABOUT THE TUBE AXIS) OF 10°. ANGLE
BETWEEN DI - D2 TRACE AND D3 -D4 TRACE IS 90't 3°.
DI AND D2 ARE NEARER THE SCREEN; D3 AND D4 ARE NEARER THE BASE. WITH DI
POSITIVE WITH RESPECT TO D2, THE SPOT WILL BE DEFLECTED TOWARD PIN NO. 4; LIKEWISE,
WITH D3 POSITIVE WITH RESPECT TO D4, THE SPOT WILL BE DEFLECTED TOWARD PIN NO. I.
NOTE I: THIS BASE MAY BE SUPERSEDED BY AN ALTERNATE BASE WHICH WILL FIT THE
SAME SOCKET BUT WHICH WILL HAVE A FLARED SHELL INDICATED BY THE DASHED LINES
AND DIMENSIONED APPROXIMATELY AS FOLLOWS: As 1.85" MAX., B s 0.500", C s 0.200"
MIN., D =
N-15161AZ 12-22-49
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
3-50 (11M)
Filing No. 8850
GL-3MP 1
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-313
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DESCRIPTION
CATHODE-RAY TUBE
The GL-3MP1 is an electrostatic focus and inch diameter tube adapts it for use in small port -
deflection type of cathode-ray tube intended for able equipment.
oscillograph use. The short length of this three -
GENERAL
Electrical Data
Heater voltage 6.3 volts
Heater current 06 10% amperes
Focusing method-Electrostatic
Deflecting method-Electrostatic
Phosphor-P1
Fluorescence-Green
Persistence-Medium
Cathode to all other electrodes 2 2 uuf
Grid No. 1 to all other electrodes 10.3 uuf
D1 to D2 1 3 uuf
D3 to D4 12 uuf
Dl to all other electrodes except D2 4.4 uuf
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL-3MP1
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D2 to all other electrodes except Dl 5 6 uuf
D3 to all other electrodes except D4 . .5.0 uuf
D4 to all other electrodes except D3 . 4 5 uuf
Mechanical Data
Over-all length .8 inches
Greatest diameter of bulb 3t inches
Minimum useful screen diameter ..2% inches
Base, small -shell duodecal-12 pin
Basing, 12F
Base alignment
Dl -D2 trace aligns with pin No. 4 and tube axis 10 degrees
Positive voltage on Dl deflects beam approx toward pin No. 4
Positive voltage on D3 deflects beam approx toward pin No. 1
Grid No. 1 voltage
Negative -bias value 200 max volts d -c
Positive -bias value 2 max volts d -c
Peak heater cathode voltage*
Heater negative with respect to cathode
During equipment warm-up period not exceeding 15 seconds . 410 max volts d -c
After equipment warm-up period not exceeding 15 seconds . 140 max volts d -c
Heater positive with respect to cathode 140 max volts d -c
Peak voltage between anode No. 2 and any deflection electrode 500 max volts
Grid No. 1 voltage for visual cut-off of spot 0% to 6.3% of Eb2 volts
Anode No. 1 current for any operating condition . -15 to +10 microamperes
Deflection factors
Dl and D2 115 to 145 volts d -c per inch
per kv of Eb2
per kv of Eb2
EXAMPLES OF USE OF DESIGN RANGES

Grid No. 1 voltage for visual cut-off 0 to 63 0 to 126 volts
Deflection factors
Dl and D2 115 to 145 230 to 290 volts d -c per inch
Grid No. 1 circuit resistance t15 max megohms
Resistance in any deflecting-electrode circuit 5.0 max megohms
*Cathode should be returned to one side or to the mid -tap of the heater transformer winding.
tIt is recommended that the deflecting -electrode -circuit resistance be approximately equal.
GL-3MP 1
ETI413
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P1 PHOSPHOR
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TIME AFTER EXCITATION s REMOVED IN SECONDS
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P1 PHOSPHOR
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OUTLINE
CATHODE-RAY TUBE GL-3MP1
3.000±16I"- 3u
2 LT USEFUL
4.
SCREEN DIA.
3.875"
I- DIA
16
8'±
SMALL -SHELL --4.

12 -PIN
DUODECAL BASE
NO. BI 2-43
1U 1JJ
N-15084AZ 1-23-47
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
3-50 (I.1M)
Filing No. 8850
VACUUM SWITCHES
APPLICATION DATA
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GENERAL ()ELECTRIC
VACUUM SWITCHES
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DESCRIPTION
The vacuum switch is a vacuum device incor- of the switch.
porating movable and fixed contacts, arranged so Vacuum switches are useful in any application
that a mechanical motion of the movable contact requiring the control of high voltages or high cur-
makes or breaks the switch circuit. The motion of rents where space requirements are stringent. Since
the movable contact is obtained by means of a the contacts are mounted in a vacuum, they are
flexible diaphragm mounted on a metal cup to which relatively free from the effects of corrosion and
the glass or metal body of the switch is attached. arcing, are unaffected by dust or oxidation, and will
The fixed contact leads are mounted on the body give longer wear than exposed contacts.
MECHANICAL ADVANTAGES
Because General Electric vacuum switches oper- can be used to operate the vacuum switch. This is
ate mechanically, a variety of actuating means possible because a very small force is required to
may be used. The flexible diaphragm used elimi- achieve the switching motion. There are several
nates the necessity for an external fulcrum. This advantages which result from this feature.
transmits movement to the contacts and acts as a The vacuum switch is capable of being operated
natural fulcrum for the operating arm. Movement over a wide range of speed. Operation from several
is obtained from the mechanism to be controlled, cycles an hour to several thousand cycles per
or from other apparatus to suit the application. minute are permissible.
This movement is often provided by a slow - The contacts of the switches close without vibra-
moving cam or by the movement of a thermostat. tion, enabling them to be mounted on or near
Air or liquid bellows, a rod -linkage system, an elec- delicate instruments.
trically operated relay, or almost any other means
ELECTRICAL ADVANTAGES
The vacuum construction of the switch allows broken by an equivalent air switch, welded contacts
the use of close spacings between fixed and movable might easily result.
contacts, with the result that it is possible The fact that arcs rarely occur, or, if they occur,
to interrupt high voltages although the movable are not in air, brings up two important advantages
contact travels only a few thousandths of an inch. of vacuum switches over air switches. Because of
This small movement brings about an economy of the enclosed construction, G -E switches are espe-
space that is possible only with vacuum switches. cially valuable for use in flour mills, magnesium
In air -break switches, the breaking of the switch finishing rooms, and similar dust -laden atmos-
contact is accompanied by an ionization of the air pheres.
present around the contacts. This ionization causes In addition to operating under the adverse condi-
an arc to occur, with subsequent heat loss, and the tions described above, G -E vacuum switches are
switch is unable to break the circuit rapidly. capable of operating under any liquid which pro-
In vacuum switches, there being no gas present vides sufficient insulation for the leads so that an
as a source of ions, a very rapid break is made. external short is obviated. Some liquids, such as
(See under "Installation and Operation.") transformer oil, will actually increase the external
Under some conditions an arc or spark will occur, voltage breakdown allowable, and thus reduce
but this condition will exist only when the switch maintenance to a minimum.
is handling high currents. If such currents were
RATINGS
Vacuum switches are rated in terms of the follow- cence is a phenomenon which will not affect the
ing characteristics: operation of the switch.
Internal Hold -Off Voltage External Hold -Off Voltage
This is the maximum voltage that the vacuum This is the maximum voltage that the vacuum
switch can hold off internally; that is, when the switch should be called upon to hold off externally;
movable contact is held against one stationary that is, from stationary contact to stationary con-
contact and the voltage is applied across the two tact, or from stationary contact to movable contact.
stationary contacts. This voltage is usually ex- This rating must specify an ambient humidity and
pressed as an rms value. assumes that the external surface of the switch is
The criterion of proper operation is absence of moderately clean. It is also necessary to provide
gas discharge. With the test voltage applied, there corona shields of some sort in order to achieve the
should be no evidence of a gas discharge. Fluores- hold -off voltage stated for this rating.
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This test is normally made at some external Operating Force
pressure lower than that encountered at sea level. Operating force is the energy required to move
This pressure is stated in terms of altitude in feet the movable contact from one stationary contact
above sea level. to the other, including initial tension. The measure-
ment is usually made on the operating arm at a
Interrupting Rating point N" from the diaphragm.
This is a measure of the life expectancy of the Arm Travel
vacuum switch. The life of the switch will depend
upon the application in which it is used. Low -cur- The travel of the operating arm is the motion
rent, high -voltage applications cause no perceptible required to move the movable contact from one
contact wear, and the life depends upon the me- stationary contact to the other. The measurement
chanical strength of the switch diaphragm. High - is usually made on the operating arm 5A" from the
current, low -voltage applications cause vaporiza- diaphragm.
tion of the contact material, with subsequent short- Maximum Continuous Current
ening of life. Interrupting ratings are usually given
on the basis of a certain number of allowable opera- This is the maximum current that may be carried
tions for several conditions of voltage and current. safely by the switch for an indefinite period of time.
Maximum Allowable Force on Operating Arm
Initial Tension This is maximum force which may be applied to
Initial tension is the force required on the mov- any point on the operating arm. This rating is
able contact to open the circuit, if the movable important in that it dictates the design of the
contact is touching one of the stationary contacts. actuating mechanism. This rating must be observed
This force is usually measured on the operating carefully, as a value higher than that recommended
arm N" from the switch diaphragm. will result in decreased life.
TYPES OF SWITCHES
Vacuum switches are made in two general types. phasis on external voltage breakdown. This results
The first type, exemplified by the FA -6 and FA -15, in a switch which is extremely useful at greatly
is an all-purpose switch for general switching appli- reduced air pressures, such as are encountered in
cations. The second type, of which the GL -1S21* aircraft applications.
is an example, was designed with particular em-
APPLIC ATIONS#
There are six properties practically no gas present. This
switch which enable it to be used with extreme means that by proper actuator design a very rapid
advantage in many applications. break may be achieved, and a very high induced
voltage may be obtained as a consequence of this
1. Vacuum Construction rapid break.
The fact that the switch contacts are enclosed in 2. Enclosed Construction
a vacuum contributes in general to all the various It is very often necessary to operate switches in
advantages found in the use of these switches. the presence of gases, oil spray, heavy dust concen-
Operation of other switches at extremely high trations, or under conditions that adversely affect
altitudes is complicated by the fact that the dis- the operation of electrical equipment. The sealed
tance between contacts having a given voltage construction of vacuum switches causes them to
impressed across them must be greatly increased work most efficiently under such conditions.
due to the lowered air pressure. For example, if a The enclosed construction also minimizes the
given distance is able to hold off 30 kilovolts at sea hazard of switching in an explosive atmosphere, as
level, it will arc over at approximately 7 kilovolts for example, in a flour mill.
at an altitude of 50,000 feet. 3. Small Size and Weight
Vacuum switches are unaffected internally by Inch -for -inch and ounce -for -ounce the vacuum
high -altitude operation. Externally, it is compara- switch will handle higher voltages at higher cur-
tively easy to provide a sufficiently long path so rents than any other type of switch. For example,
that the external voltage breakdown is adequate. a 20 -ampere circuit -breaker for 600 volts alternat-
Applications made possible by the vacuum con- ing current may be approximately 2 cubic feet in
struction also take advantage of the fact that an volume.
arc cannot be sustained easily in a vacuum. When The FA -15 vacuum switch will break 10 amperes
a circuit is broken by a vacuum switch, the arc at 600 volts alternating current and is only one
produced by ionization of gas is minimized, inas- # Circuits shown in ETI-196 are examples of possible tube applications
"Write to General Electric Company, Electronics Department, Tube Sales purchaser of tubes any license under patent rights of General Electric
Section for bulletin. Company.
E TI- 1 96
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five -hundreth the volume. switch used in a Wheatstone Bridge method of

The vacuum switch will not operate at the above sampling gases dissolved in liquid. The vacuum
current for too many operations, but in any appli- switch is used as one arm of the bridge. In such
cation where size or weight is the prime considera- an application the amount of power that can be
tion, the vacuum switch can be used to advantage. used is very small. This circuit acts as a sensitive
switching relay. It is useful in applications where
4. Low Operating Force there is a minimum of power available and where
There are many applications where the force the indicating force is small in magnitude.
available for actuating a switch is very small. 5. High -Speed Operation
Among these are thermostats used in air-condi-
tioning control. With the use of a vacuum switch, Vacuum switches are constructed with the mov-
it is possible to handle the full load current without ing parts so light in weight that the speed at which
the use of auxiliary devices between the actuating they are capable of operating is limited more by
force and the circuit to be controlled. the actuating equipment used than by the switch
The circuit shown in Fig. 1 illustrates the vacuum itself.
Vacuum switches are capable of being operated
ACTUATING
COIL
INDICATOR at several thousand cycles per minute and will
accommodate a motion produced by an actuator
when the rate of operation is changed rapidly over
a period of a second or two.
ns
110V
VACUUM
SWITCH 6. Low -Speed Operation
The vacuum switch is so designed that there is
no definite resting point or on -off position. For this
GA
SAMPLING reason the switch may be used in any application
STREAM where the motion available for switching is ex-
tremely slow.
K-9033508 10-14-44 An application such as this is the operation of
Fig. 1-Wheatstone Bridge Circuit for Sampling Gases the switch by means of a cam, where the cam might
Dissolved in Liquid be operated by some searching or hunting mech-
Electronics Engineering Manual, Vol. 111, P-73, McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc. anism.

Mechanical it will be noticed that there is a great deal of
Installation of G -E vacuum switches is simpli- freedom of movement of the operating arm. It is
fied by their compact construction and by the fact therefore necessary to design the actuator so that
that they can be mounted in any position. it holds the operating arm in position between the
Mounting may be accomplished by clamping to two stationary contacts.
any portion of the body of the metal switch, FA -6,
but glass -body switches must be mounted by clamp- Electrical
ing to the cylindrical metal cup. Suggested mount- Electrical connection must be made either to the
ing arrangements will be found at the end of this lead wire which is welded to the body in the case
article. of the metal switch, or to the cap in the case of
The clamping should be uniform, not unduly the glass switches.
tight, and care should be used not to damage glass As explained previously, the quick break given
parts and seals. It is important that the clamp does by a vacuum switch causes high induced voltages.
not come closer than to the glass seal on the cup. It is desirable to use a small capacitor (about
The actuator design must allow for overtravel 0.01 to 0.05 microfarad) across the contacts or
of the operating mechanism so that sufficient con- across the load on non -inductive circuits when the
tact pressure is applied to the switch. If this current is more than 5 amperes. With inductive
provision is not made, the maximum force allowable circuits the sum of the normal and transient voltages
on the operating arm will be exceeded and serious must be limited by a capacitor to a value not
damage to the diaphragm may result. greater than the maximum voltage rating of the
The pressure required to make good contact is switch.
much less than the rated safe pressure. Pressure in It is also advisable, in highly inductive circuits,
excess of the rated safe pressure imposes undue to limit the value of capacitance required by use
strains on the insulating glass as well as on the of a shunt resistance across the load. This resistance,
diaphragm. while increasing the total current in the circuit will
Any connections made to the fixed contact leads reduce greatly the amount of capacitance required.
should be flexible enough so that no part of the Too large a capacitance will cause unnecessary wear
mounting strain is carried on the leads themselves. and welding at the contacts. When it is necessary
When a vacuum switch is mounted in a holder to use a capacitance greater than 0.5 microfarad
ETI- 1 96
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4-45
a small amount of series resistance may be used to cuit would result in failure of the apparatus unless
slow up the discharge but care must be taken that an auxiliary means of opening the circuit is pro-
the capacitor -resistance combination limits properly vided.
the voltage peak. Since failure of the switch will For high -voltage circuits, it is important that
leave the load circuit closed, this switch is not adequate precautions be taken to prevent corona.
recommended for applications where a closed cir-
VACUUM SWITCH MOUNTINGS
VACUUM SWITCH .030"
I" FELT PAD
CLAMP
!"-.1.3"
to 4
I Fr
K-9033568 12.12-44
SPRINGS TO GIVE
DESIRED CONTACT
PRESSURE FOR
Fig 3
GIVEN MOVEMENT
OF SWITCHING
MECHANISM
FELT PAD
25DIA.HOL
K.9033568 12-12-44
Fig 2
O15"COPPER
STRIP
BOLTS OR SET SCREWS
HOLE FOR
SUPPORTING
BOLT.
7"
16
NOTE: DRLL 25/32" DIAM. HOLE IN 3/8" X I I/4 ''X 13/4''

BAKELITE THEN CUT THE BAKELITE IN HALF.
K-9033568 12-12-44
Fig. 5
K-9033568 12.12-44
Fig. 4
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S"
.030
9.,
19" 32 37
16 32 32 16"
1"
ti .16
32
I3"
F6
116
K-9033568 12-12-44
Fig. 6
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
1-46 (3M)
Filing No 8850
GL -5627 /FA -6
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI-197A
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VACUUM SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The GL-5627/FA-6 single -pole double -throw contacts retain a low contact resistance suitable
metal -clad vacuum switch is designed to perform for low -voltage use with very little heating, and
switching operations at high speed with low operat- require very little power to operate.
ing pressure and long contact life. Although the spacing between contacts is only
The totally enclosed, vacuum -sealed construc- 0.070 inch (approx) there is no arc -over inside the
tion offers many advantages; protection from dust, switch. Changes in air pressure and humidity have
weather, and other corrosive influences which may no effect on the breakdown because the contacts
affect adversely the life of switch elements; the are in vacuum.
Electrical
Hold -off voltage
Internal 550 volts rms
External*, at sea level 550 volts rms
Interrupting rating, resistive load
For total life of 1000 operations at 550 volts a -c rms 10 amperes a -c rms
For total life of 1,000,000 operations at 550 volts a -c rms 2 amperes a -c rms
For total life of 500,000,000 operations at 550 volts a -c rms 0.1 ampere a -c
GENERAL ha ELECTRIC
GL -5627 /FA -6
ETI.197A
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Mechanical
Net weight, approximate 11A ounces
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Internal hold -off voltage 550 volts rms
Maximum continuous current 10 amperes rms
Maximum allowable force on operating arm 500 grams
* At 50 per cent humidity.
MAX.
DI A \\\
CENTER InAP PROX.
POLE
"MAX
.850 DIA
I"
116-16
769 MAXD.
FLEXIBLE IL in
DIAPHRAGM\ 4f16-4
PINCHED a WELDED MAX.
MAX. DIA..200" 16
OPERATING ARM
-.32.
16
9" DIA.
64 MAX.
OUTLINE
GL-5627/FA-6 VACUUM SWITCH
K-518.8108 6-4-48
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
GL-5626/FA-15
DESCRIPTION
AND RATING
ETI.198A
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VACUUM SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The GL -5626/FA -15 single -pole double -throw tacts are free from contamination, and resistance re-
vacuum switch is designed for operation in high- mains low. The construction minimizes arcing at the
speed relay construction, in d -c circuits involving contacts. Only a few thousandths of an inch move-
high inductance, and in installations that require ment is required to interrupt rated current. This
the circuit to be opened by a slow movement. feature coupled with low operating pressure and light
Since the switch is enclosed in a vacuum, its oper- weight of the moving parts enables the GL -5626/
ation is unaffected by atmospheric conditions, con- FA -15 to be operated by a small amount of power.
Electrical
Hold -off voltage
Internal 3000 volts rms
External*, at sea level 3000 volts rms
Interrupting rating, resistive load
For total life of 1000 operations at 3000 volts a -c rms 10 amperes a -c rms
For total life of 100,000 operations at 3000 volts a -c rms 3 amperes a -c rms
For total life of 1,000,000 operations at 3000 volts a -c rms 1 ampere a -c rms
For total life of 500,000,000 operations at 3000 volts a -c rms 0 1 ampere a -c rms
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GL-5626/FA-15
ETI-198A
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Mechanical
Net weight, approximate 1 ounce
Shipping weight, approximate 4 ounces
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Internal hold -off voltage 3000 volts rms
Maximum continuous current 15 amperes rms
Ambient temperature range -40 C to +100 C
Maximum allowable force on operating arm 500 grams
* At 50 per cent humidity.
32-32
FLEXIBLE CABLE
+ 3"
8-16
13" MAX
Ti DIA.
3" MAX.
COMMON TERMINAL
CLAMP HERE 6i2
3 MAX.
.004". DIA.
.747.1--.004'
9"
DEGREE OF MMIN.
TAPER LESS 7..
THAN FLEXIBLE
re MAX. DIAPHRAGM
PINCHED a WELDED -0 - .769" MAX.

DIA.
TO .200" MAX. DIAM.
OPERATING ARM
231"+ I"
32-16
M A X,j
64 DIA.
K-5340821 6-4-48
OUTLINE
GL-5626/FA-15 VACUUM SWITCH
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Filing No. 8850
INTERCHANGEABILITY
/ CHART
SOCKET INFORMATION
ETI-199A
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INTERCHANGEABILITY CHART
TUBES
INDUSTRIAL TYPES
The tubes listed below under "other types" are edge, no G -E types completely interchangeable.
arranged in numerical order and the G -E equivalent For information on types not included in this
types, which are completely interchangeable, are listing, consult your nearest G -E dealer, distributor,
shown in the adjacent column. Where types of other or write to the Electronics Department, General
manufacturers are omitted, there are, to our knowl- Electric Company, Schenectady 5, N. Y.
G -E G -E G -E
Other Equivalent Other Equivalent Other Equivalent
Types Type No. Types Type No. Types Type No.
CE -1** PJ-22 250 -TL GL -806 800 GL -800

CE-lt GL-868/PJ-23 261-A GL -835 801 GL -801-A
CE -11V GL -917 266-B GL -266-B 802 GL -802
CE -20 GL -827 276-A GL -276-A 803 GL -803
CE -21 GL -920 295-A GL -203-A 805 GL -805
CE -31V GL -919 303-A GL -203-A 806 GL -806
CE -306 GL -5545 304-A GL -204-A 807 GL -807
EL-C3J GL -5632 F -307-A GL -207 809 GL -809
EL-C6J GL -5545 KU -627 GL -627 810 GL -810
EL -5685 GL -5545 311 GL -211 811-A GL -811-A
NL-710 GL -5632 311CT GL -835 812-A GL -812-A
NL-715/5557 GL-5557/FG-17 311CT FP -285 813 GL -813
RK-25 GL -802 311T GL -211 814 GL -814
RK-25B GL -802 815 GL -815
RK-28A GL -803 VR-105 GL -0C3 816 GL -816
RK-30 GL -800 VR-150 GL -0D3 826 GL -826
RK-31 GL -830-B WE -319-A GL -872-A 828 GL -828
RK-36 GL -806 WE -322-A GL -803 829-B GL -829-B
RK-39 GL -807 331-A GL -805 833-A GL -833-A
RK-44 GL -837 342-B GL -242-C 835 GL -835
342-C GL -242-C
RK-47 GL -814 836 GL -836
RK-57 GL -805 F -353-A GL -872-A 837 GL -837
RK-58 GL -838 F -357-A GL -857-B 838 GL -838
RK-60 GL -1641 358-A GL -858 842 GL -842
HF-60 GL -8005 361-A GL -835 843 GL -843
T-155 GL -806 376-A GL -276-A 845 GL -845
HF-130 GL -835 WL-33 GL-5720/FG-33
HF-130 FP -285 WL-41 GL-5830/FG-41 849 GL -849
203-A GL -203-A WL-414 GL -414 851 GL -851
204-A GL -204-A WL-469 FP -285 857-B GL -857-B
WL-473 GL -473 858 GL -858
207 GL -207
211 GL -211 WL-469 FP -285 862 GL -862-A
211C GL -835 WL-473 GL -473 866 GL -866-A
211C FP -285 WL-502-A GL -502-A 866-A GL -866-A
211D FP -285 WL-616 GL-5625/KC-4 866-A/866 GL -866-A
217C GL -217-C WL-672-A GL -672-A 868 GL-868/PJ-23
242A GL -242-C WL-678 GL -678 869-B GL -869-B
242B GL -242-C 575-A GL -575-A 870-A GL -870-A
242C GL -242-C WT -606 GL -2D21 872 GL -872-A
250T GL -806 WL-734 PJ-22 872-A GL -872-A
WL-735 GL-868/PJ-23 872-A/872 GL -872-A
**Vacuum -type phototube 1 -Gas -type phototube

ETI-199A
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10-49
n
Other G -E G -E G -E
Equivalent Other Equivalent Other
Types Types Types Equivalent
Type No. Type No. Type No.
880 GL -880 945 GL -845 WL-5553/655 GL-5553/FG-258-A

889 GL -889-A 949 GL -849 WL-5554/679 GL-5554/FG-259-B
889-A GL -889-A 951 GL -851 WL-5555/653-B GL-5555/FG-238-B
889-R GL -889 -R -A 966 GL -866-A 5556 GL-5556/PJ-8
889 -R -A GL -889 -R -A 966-A GL -866-A WL-5557/17 GL-5557/FG-17
891 GL -891 967 GL-5557/FG-17 WL-5558/32 GL-5558/FG-32
891-R GL -891-R 972 GL -872-A WL-5559/57 GL-5559/FG-57
892 GL -892 972-A GL -872-A WL-5561/104 GL-5561/FG-104
892-R GL -892-R 975-A GL -575-A
893 GL -893-A WL-5685 GL -5545
1613 GL -1613 5691 GL -5691
893-A GL -893-A 1614 GL -1614 5692 GL -5692
893 -A -R GL -893 -A -R 1616 GL -1616 5693 GL -5693
895 GL -895 1619 GL -1619 8002 GL -8002
895-R GL -895-R 1623 GL -1623 8002-R GL -8002-R
WL-896 GL-5620/FB-50 1624 GL -1624 8005 GL -8005
898 GL -898-A 1625 GL -1625 8008 GL -8008
898-A GL -898-A 1701 GL-5557/FG-17 8009 GL -8009
905 GL -805 2050 GL -502-A* 8012-A GL -8012-A
930-B GL -830-B WL-5550/681 GL-5550/GL-415
938 GL -838 WL-5551/652 GL-5551/FG-271 8013-A GL -8013-A
942 GL -842 WL-5552/651 GL-5552/FG-235-A 8020 GL -8020
* Metal tube-shell connected to cathode.

NOTE: In general, tubes of the same class (i.e., gas -filled
control tubes, high -vacuum rectifiers, phototubes, etc.) that
have the same type numbers but different letter prefixes are
completely interchangeable; e.g., RX-884, GL -884, etc.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
10-49 (10M)
Filing No. 8850
ETI-200A
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FOR INDUSTRY
BASING AND SOCKET CHART
The outline drawings and dimensions of elec- requirements of the particular equipment design.
tronic tube bases included in this section of the The sockets and connectors listed here are some
manual are for your convenience in determining the of those commonly used for industrial tubes. In
size or style of tube sockets or connectors required addition to those included in this chart, there
for your particular application. The proper choice are other variations of tube sockets and connectors
of socket or connector usually depends upon the available for special requirements.
Notes for Sockets
Note 1. Angle -type sockets listed below for medium and Note 4. The wafer or ceramic type of socket listed has
super jumbo 4 -pin bases can be furnished with or the metal mounting plate soldered to the ceramic
without bayonet -locking device. part of the socket to avoid cracking of the
Note 2. Angle -type sockets for super -jumbo, 4 -pin bases, ceramic base in mounting.
can be supplied to accommodate either front or Note 5. Sockets listed as "Industrial types" are furnished
back panel wiring. with screw -driver connections for ease of installa-
Note 3. Angle -type sockets for jumbo 4 -pin bases are not tion and maintenance.
included in the tables below but can be supplied Consult your local G -E office, distributor or dealer for
upon request. your socket requirements, or write to:
COMPONENT & UNIVERSAL PARTS SECTION
SPECIALTY DIVISION
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
G -E
DESCRIPTION OUTLINE DESCRIPTION
TUBE TYPE SOCKET
OF BASE, CAP OR TERMINAL REFERENCE OF SOCKET OR CAP CONNECTOR
NUMBER
IGNITRONS
Anode, Cathode & Ignitor ETI-109

FG-235-A .
Terminal Leads Tube Outline
Anode, Cathode & Ignitor ETI-110
FG-238-B Terminal Leads Tube Outline
FG-259-B....
FG-258-A
FG-271
Anode, Cathode & Ignitor
Terminal Leads
Terminal Leads
Terminal Leads
}
}
ETI-111
Tube Outline
ETI-112
Tube Outline
ETI-113
Tube Outline
.......
. ..
See sheet
(Anode & Ignitor Terminal ) ETI-114 Cooling Clamp (Hex Hd. Rt.) or CR7503 P-543
GL -415
Leads Tube Outline f Cooling Clamp (Hex Hd. Left)
dated 8/7/44
{Anode, Cathode & Ignitor ETI-115
GL -427
Terminal Leads JTube Outline

ETI-200A
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G -E
TUBE TYPE SOCKET
NUMBER
THYRATRONS (cont.)
Shell Type or 103J516 or
GL -3C23 Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet
ETI-201, j Wafer Type or 103J165 or
Fig. 17 1 High -voltage Type or 102J305 or
( Angle Type 104J50
{ ETI-201,
GL -3C23 Anode Cap, Medium f Medium Cap Connector 102J300

{ ET1-201, )1 Wafer Type or 103J165 or
FG-17 Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet Fig. 17 High -voltage Type or 102J305 or
Angle Type 104J50
{ ETI-201,
FG-17 Anode Cap, Medium } Medium Cap Connector 102J300

f ETI-201, I Wafer Type or 103J165 or
FG-27-A Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet Fig. 17
1 1 High -voltage Type or 102J305 or
Angle Type 104J50
ETI-201,
FG-27-A Anode Cap, Medium } Medium Cap Connector 102J300

I ETI-201, Wafer Type or 103J165 or
Angle Type 104J50
{ ETI-201,
FG-33 Anode Cap, Medium f Medium Cap Connector 102J300
FG-41 Special 4 -Pin

{ E1,
FTI-20
1 Special 4 -Pin Socket 103,1522
ETI-201, 1
FG-41 Anode Cap, Skirted Large Fig. 11
t Large Cap Connector 102J299
J
1 Shell Type or 103J516 or

FG-57 Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet { ETI-201, j Wafer Type or 103J165 or
Fig. 17 High -voltage Type or 102J305 or
Angle Type 104J50
FG-57 Anode Cap, Medium { ETI-201, 1

i Medium Cap Connector 102J300
Fig. 3 )

FG-67 Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet ETI-201, ) Wafer Type or 103J165 or
Fig. 17 High -voltage Type or 102J305 or
Angle Type 104J50
FG-67 Anode Cap, Medium I ETI-201, 1

Medium Cap Connector 102J300

FG-81-A
{ ETI-201, 1. Wafer Type or 103J165 or
Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet Fig. 17 High -voltage Type or 102J305 or
Angle Type 104J50
FG-81-A Anode Cap, Medium { ETI-201, Medium Cap Connector 102J300

Fig. 3 )
ETI-200A
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G -E
TUBE TYPE SOCKET
NUMBER
THYRATRONS (cont.)
r Shell Type or 103J516 or
ETI-201, j Wafer Type or 1033165 or
FG-95 Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet Fig. 17 High -voltage Type or 1023305 or
Angle Type 104J50
{ ETI-201,
FG-95 Anode Cap, Medium Medium Cap Connector 1023300
Fig. 3 )
{ ETI-201,
FG-95 Grid Cap, Medium e Medium Cap Connector 102J300
Fi g. 3 )

{ ETI-201, Jr Wafer Type or 1033165 or
Angle Type 104350
f ETI, 201, 1
Medium Cap Connector 1023300
FG-97 Anode Cap, Medium
{ ETI-201, 1
FG-97 Grid Cap, Medium Fig. 3 )
e
Shell Type or 1033516 or

{ ETI-201, j Wafer Type or 103J165 or
FG-98-A Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet Fig. 17 1 High -voltage Type or 102J305 or
Angle Type 104J50
{ ETI-201,
FG-98-A Anode Cap, Medium 'e Medium Cap Connector 102J300
Fi g. 3 I
{ ETI-201,
FG-98-A Grid Cap, Medium I, Medium Cap Connector 102J300
Fig. 3 j
FG-105 Super -Jumbo, 4 -Pin

fETI-201, 1 Shell Type or 104352
1 Fig. 20 i Angle Type or 1033173 or
Angle Type (Back Wired) 1033174
{ ETI-201, 1
Lare
g Cap Connector 102J299
FG-105 Anode Cap, Large ,
Fig. 7 ) -
ETI-201, 1
Large Cap Connector 1023299
FG-105 Control Grid Cap, Large Fig. 7
{ ETI-201, ji Wafer Type or 103J165 or
FG-154 Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet Fig. 17 High -voltage Type or 1023305 or
Angle Type 104J50
{ ETI-201, 1
FG-154 Anode Cap, Medium Fig. 3
e
)
{ ET I-20 Medium Cap Connector 102J300

FG-154 Grid Cap, Medium Fig. 31,
}
{Anode, Filament, Shield f ETI-130 1

FG-172 `Tube Outline
Grid, Terminal Leads
Special Mount, 2 Required 102J304
{Control Grid 84 Cathode { ETI-130
FG-172
Terminal Leads Tube Outline
ETI-200A
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TUBE TYPE SOCKET
NUMBER
THYRATRONS
{ ETI-201, Wafer Type or 103J165 or
FG-178-A Small 4 -Pin Fig. 15 Angle Type 104J50
f ETI-201,
FG-178-A Anode Cap, Small 1 Fig. 1
} Small Cap Connector 102J302
ETI-201, 1 Wafer Type, Octal or 103J164 or

GL -393-A Medium -Shell Octal 5 -Pin f Industrial Octal
Fig. 26 103358
{ETI-201, } Small Cap Connector 1023302

GL -393-A Anode Cap, Small Fie. 2
(Anode, Filament, Control -Grid, { ETI-133
GL -414 Special Mount, 2 Required 1023304
and Cathode Terminal Leads Tube Outline)
ETI-201, 1 Wafer Type, Octal or 1033164 or
GL -502-A Small -Wafer Octal 8 -Pin Fig. 27 f
{ Industrial Octal 103358
{ ETI-201,
GL -546 Miniature Button, 7 -Pin Fig. 28 1 Industrial 7 -Pin Miniature 103J172
ETI-201, Shell Type or 104352 or

GL -627 Small Shell Super -Jumbo 4 -Pin Fig. 21 Angle Type 1033173
ETI-201, 1
GL -627 Anode Cap, Medium Medium Cap Connector 1023300
Fig. 3 f
{ ETI-201, }
1042
GL -672 Large Shell Super -Jumbo 4 -Pin Fig 22
.
Shell Type or 35 or
Angle Type 1033173
f ETI-201, 1
102J300
GL -672 Anode Cap, Skirted Medium 1 f Medium Cap Connector
f ETI-201, 1
GL -678 Special 4 -Pin 1 Fig. 36 f '
....
ETI-201 1
GL -678 Anode Cap, Skirted Medium {
Fig. 6 1
f ETI-201, 1 Wafer Type, Octal or 103364 or

GL -884 Small -Shell Octal 6 -Pin
Fig. 24 f Industrial Octal 103358
{ ETI-201, }
GL -885 Small 5 -Pin Wafer Type 1033166
Fig. 16
f ETI-201, 1 Wafer Type, Octal or 103J164 or
GL -2050 Small -Shell Octal 8 -Pin
1 Fig. 23 f Industrial Octal 103358
ETI-201, Wafer Type, Octal or 1033164 or
GL -2051 Small -Shell Octal 8 -Pin Industrial Octal 103358
{ Fig. 23
KENOTRONS
KC -4 Special 2 -Pin
{ ETI-201, 1, Special 2 -Pin Socket, Shell Type 1033523
Fig. 34 )
( ETI-201, }
Large Cap Connector 1023299
KC -4 Anode Cap, Skirted Large
Fig. 12
Shell Type or 1033516 or
ETI-201, Wafer Type or 1033165 Of
FP 85 A Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet Fig. 17 High -Voltage Type or 1023305 or
{
Angle Type 104350
f ETI-201, }
FP -85-A Anode Cap, Medium 1 Fig. 3
ETI-200A
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TUBE TYPE SOCKET
NUMBER
I
KENOTRONS (cont.)
i Shell Type or 1033516 or
FP -400 Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet f ETI-201, J Wafer Type or 1033165, or
Fig. 17 High -Voltage or 1023305 or
Angle Type 104350
GL -411 Special 2 -Pin f ETI-201, 1
Special 2 -Pin Socket, Shell Type 1033523
1 Fig. 34
GL -411 Anode Cap, Skirted Large I T-201

EFi I
Large Cap Connector 102J299
1 g. 12
f Shell Type or 1033516 or
f ETI-201, i Wafer Type or
103J165 or
GL -8020 Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet 1023305 or
1 Fig. 17 1 High -Voltage Type or
Angle Type 104350
I ETI-201 , 1
GL -8020 Anode Cap, Medium flMedium Cap Connector 1023300
PHANOTRONS
i Shell Type or 1033516 or

FG-32 f ETI-201, Wafer Type or
J 1033165 or
Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet
1 Fig. 17 1 High -Voltage Type or 1023305 or
Angle Type 104350
FG-32 Anode Cap, Medium

f E T- 201, }
Medium Cap Connector
1 FiIg. 3 1023300

FG-104 ETI-201, Angle Type or
Super -Jumbo 4 -Pin 103J173 or
Fig. 20
Angle Type (Back Wired) 1033174
FG-104 f TI 70 1,
EFig-2. 1
Large Cap Connector
Anode Cap, Large 101361
FG-166 f Anode and Filament f ETI-149 1, Special Mount, 2 Required

1Terminal Leads (Tube Outline) 1023304
{'Anode and Filament f ETI-150 1, Special Mount, 2 Required

FG-190 1023304
Terminal Leads 1Tube Outline)
{Anode and Filament ETI-151 1
FG-280
Terminal Leads Special Mount, 2 Required 1023304
,Tube Outline f
f ETI-201, 1
GL -575:A Jumbo, 4 -Large Pin, Bayonet ( Shell Type or 104351 or
) Wafer Type 1033162
f E TI -2031, 1
GL -575-A Anode Cap, Medium 1 Medium Cap Connector 1023300
ETI-201, I
GL -673 Super Jumbo 4 -Pin, Bayonet Fig. 20 )
( She 11 Typeor 104352 or
Angle Type 1033173
I ETI-201, )
GL -673 Anode Cap, Medium i J Medium Cap Connector 1023300
GL -857-B 2 -Terminal Base

{ ETI-201, }
Panel Type Mounting P-7765662
Fig. 37
{ ETI-201,
GL -857-B Anode Cap, Skirted Large J
Large Cap Connector 102J299
ETI-200A
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G -E
TUBE TYPE SOCKET
NUMBER
,..
PHANOTRONS (cont.)
1 3hel1 Type or 103J516 or
1 ETI-201, j Wafer type or 103J165 or
GL -866-A/866 Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet Fig. 17 1 High -Voltage Type or 102J305 or
j Angle Type - 104J50
{Anode Cap, Medium (with { ETI-201, }
GL -866-A/866 Fig. 3
Insulating Collar)
ETI-201,
GL -869-B Special 2 -Terminal Base { Fig. 32 }Cathode Mounting 7651887G3
ETI-201, ) Anode Mounting or 7651887G5 or

GL -869-B Anode Cap, Skirted Large { Fig. 8 Large Cap Connector 1023.299
{ ETI-201, } 3he1l Type or 104J51 or
GL -872-A/872 Jumbo 4 -Pin '
Fig. 19 Wafer Type 103J162
{ ETI-201, 1
GL -872-A/872 Anode Cap, Medium Fig. 3 )(
PLIOTRONS
Shell Type Of
1 103J516 or
Wafer Type or 103J165 or
f ETI-201,
I
PJ-7 Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet High -Voltage Type or 102J305 or

Fig. 17
I Angle Type 104J50
Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet f ETI-201 ,
PJ-8 High -Voltage Type or 102J305 or
Fig. 17
Angle Type 104J50
t Medium Cap Connector 102J300
Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet f ETI-201, High -Voltage Type or 102J305 or
PJ-21 1 Fig. 17
Angle Type 104J50
f ETI-201, jr Wafer Type or 103J165 or
FP -54 Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet
Fig. 17 High -Voltage Type or 102J305 or
Angle Type 104J50
Control Grid Cap, Small { ETI-201, } Small Cap.Connector 102J302

FP -54
Fig. 1
ETI-161
.....
ML
FP -62 Flexible Leads
Tube Outline}
ETI-162 -
-207 Water -Cooled Anode Water Jacket
{GL Tube Outline) 74-74287G1
f ETI-162
GL -207 Filament Terminal Leads
1Tube Outline ....
f ETI-162
GL -207 Grid Terminal
) Tube Outline ..... ....
f ETI-201, Shell Type or 104J52 or
FP -265 Super -Jumbo 4 -Pin
Fig. 20 Angle Type . 103J173
f ETI-201, }
FP -265 Anode Cap, Large 1 Fig. 7 Large Cap Connector 102J299
ETI-200A
PAGE 7
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G -E
TUBE TYPE SOCKET
NUMBER
PLIOTRONS (cont.)
FP -285 Jumbo 4 -Pin ETI-201, 1 Shell Type or 104J51 or

Fig. 19 Wafer Type
f 1013162
Anode Terminal (Special) I ETI-245
GL -592
Tube Outline)
Cloverleaf Cap Connector 1023301
Grid Terminals ETI-2451i

Tube Outline) Grid Cap Connectors (2)
GL -592 1023307
Filament Terminals { ETI- 245 }

GL -592 Wafer Type 1023306
Tube Outline
1 ETI-201,
GL -807 Medium 5 -Pin Wafer Type 103J166
1 Fig. 18
f ETI-201, }
GL -807 Anode Cap, Small Small Cap Connector 102J302
1 Fig. 1
{ ETI-201, Shell Type or 104J51 or
GL -810 Jumbo 4 -Pin
Fig. 19 1 Wafer Type 1013162
GL -810 Anode Cap, Skirted Medium {

ETI-201,Medium Cap Connector 1023300
Fig. 4
ETI-201,
GL -810 Grid Cap, Medium { 5 Medium CapConnector 1023300
ETI-167
GL -833-A Anode lis Grid Terminals
Tube Outline f Anode 8s Grid Connectors ....
f ETI-167
GL -833-A Filament Terminals Tube Outlinef Filament Connectors .. ..
1 ETI-201, 1
Grid 85 Filament Terminals
Fig. 30 -)? Cathode Mounting
GL -851 7651887G3
ETI-201, 1 Anode Mounting or 7651887G5 or

GL -851 Anode Cap, Skirted Large Fig. 10 j Large Cap Connector 1023299
{ ETI-169 }
Water -Cooled Anode
Tube Outline Water Jacket
GL -862-A ML -
GL -862-A Grid Terminal

f ETI-169
Tube Outline'
1. .
...
7663852G1
' '
f ETI-201,
GL -862-A Filament Terminal Leads Fig. 35 J .. ..
f ETI-170 1
Water -Cooled
-Cooled Anode (Tube Outline'' Water Jacket
GL -880
776769461
ETI-170
GL -880 Filament Terminals Filament Connectors (2)
Tube Outline}lament ....
GL -880 Grid Terminals { ETI-170 Grid Connectors (2)
Tube Outline)
I ETI-171 ML -
GL -889-A Water -Cooled Anode Water Jacket
Tube Outline 7473962G1
GL -889-A Filament Terminals { ETI-171 1 Filament Connectors (2)

Tube Outline
Grid Terminals f ETI-171
GL -889-A Grid Connectors (2)
Tube Outline}
ETI-200A
PAGE 8
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G -E
TUBE TYPE SOCKET
NUMBER
PLIOTRONS (cont.)
f ETX-181
GL -889R -A Forced -Air -Cooled Anode
1Tube Outline'
GL -889R -A Filament Terminals f ETX-209, 1

1 Fig. 12 f Filament Connectors
GL -889R -A Grid TerminalsFig.

ETX-209,
' 10
}
Grid Connectors
GL -891 Water -Cooled Anode

M-
{Tube Water Jacket 7474287G1
ETI-172 t
GL -891 Grid Terminal
Tube Outline' ''''''' "
ETI-201, 1
r
GL -891 Filament Terminals Fig. 31
1 J ' '
{ ETX-183
GL -891-R Forced -Air -Cooled Anode
Tube Outline
{ ETX-209, 1
GL -891-R Grid Terminal
Fig. 12 j
ETX-209, 1
GL -891-R Filament Terminals { Fig. 30 f ....
ETI-173
Tube Outline'7474287G1
1
WaterJacket
ML -
ETI-173
GL -892 Grid Terminal Tube Outline'
ETI-201, 1
GL -892 Filament Terminals { Fig. 31 j ' '
ETX-185 1

{Tube Outline)
ETX-209,
GL -892-R Grid Terminal , Fig. 12 1 '"
{ ETX-209,
GL -892-R Filament Terminals
Fig. 30 5
''
ETI-174 ML -
GL -893-A Water -Cooled Anode (Tube Outline Water Jacket 7651761
ETI-174
GL -893-A Grid Terminal
Tube Outline }
{ ETI-201,
GL -893-A Filament Terminals
Fig 38 j
ETX-187
GL -893A -R Forced -Air -Cooled Anode
Tube Outline
f ETX-187
GL -893A -R Grid Terminal
1Tube Outline
... .. ....
{ ETX-209,
GL -893A -R Filament Terminals
Fig. 34
....
ETI-200A
PAGE 9
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G -E
TUBE TYPE SOCKET
NUMBER
f ETX-189 }
t Tube Outline
f ETX-189
GL -895-R Grid Terminals 1Tube Outline f ....
ETX-189 1
GL -895-R Filament Terminals Tube Outlinef ..... ....
ETI-175 L-
{Tube Outlineft
Water Jacket
7473098G1
ETI-175 1
GL -8002 Filament Terminals fl
Tube Outlinef ..... ....
ETI-175 t
GL -8002 Grid Terminals Tube Outlinef ... . ....
f ETX-201 t
GL -8002-R Force -Air -Cooled Anode t Tube Outlinef .. , .
{ ETX-201 t
GL -8002-R Filament Terminals Tube Outlinef .. ....
f ETX-201 t
GL -8002-R Grid Terminals ITube Outlinef
GLOW TUBES
ETI-201, 1 Industrial Octal or 103358 or
GL-0A3/VR75 Small -Shell Octal 6 -Pin
Fig. 24 f Wafer Type, Octal
{ 1033164
f ETI-201, Industrial Octal or 103358 or
GL-0B3/VR90 Small -Shell Octal 6 -Pin
Fig. 24
t Wafer Type, Octal 103J164
ETI-201, Industrial Octal or 103358 or
GL-0C3/VR105 Small -Shell Octal 6 -Pin Fig. 24 Wafer Type, Octal 103J164
f ETI-201, Industrial Octal or 103J58 or
GL-0D3/VR150 Small -Shell Octal 6 -Pin Fig. 24 Wafer Type, Octal 103J164
Shell Type or
I 1033516 or
ETI-201, J Wafer Type or 1033165 or
GL -874 Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet Fig. 17 High -Voltage Type or 1023305 or
Angle Type 104350
PHOTOTUBES
ETI-201, Wafer Type or 1033165 or
PJ-22 Tapered Small 4 -Pin Fig. 14 Angle Type 104J50
f ETI-201, f Wafer Type or 1033165 or
FJ-405 Medium 4 -Pin Bayonet
t Fig. 17 High -Voltage Type or 102J305 or
Angle Type 104350
GL-868/PJ-23 Tapered Small 4 -Pin {' Fig. 14 }Angle Type 104J50
GL-1P29/FJ-401 Tapered Small 4 -Pin Fig. 14 Angle Type 104350
{ ETI-201, } Wafer Type or 103J165 or
GL -441 Tapered Small 4 -Pin Fig. 14 Angle Type 104350
{ ETI-201, } Wafer Type or 1033165 or
GL -917 Tapered Small 4 -Pin
Fig. 14 Angle Type 104J50
{ ETI-201, }
GL -917 Anode Cap, Small Small Cap Connector 102J302
Fig. 1
ETI-200A
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G -E
TUBE TYPE SOCKET
NUMBER
PHOTOTUBES (cont.)
ETI-201, Wafer Type or 103J165 or
I Fig. 14 Angle Type 104350
Fig. 14 Angle Type 104350
{ ETI-201, }
GL -919 Cathode Cap, Small Fig. 1 Small Cap Connector 1023302
ETI-201, Wafer Type or 103J165 or
GL -920 Small 4 -Pin
Anode Terminal { ETI-187 }
GL -921
Tube Outline) Anode Connector
1 1023303
GL -921 Cathode Terminal { ETI-187 '
Tube Outline) Cathode Socket
GL -922 Anode Terminal { ETI-188 } Anode Connector
Tube Outline
102J303
GL -922 Cathode Terminal ETI-188
f
Cathode Socket
1Tube Outline
GL -923 Small 4 -Pin ETI-201, Wafer Type or 1033165 or
{ ETI-201,
GL -927 Peewee 3 -Pin Special Peewee 3 -Pin 1133130
Fig. 13
GL -929 Intermediate -Shell Octal 5 -Pin
1 ETI-201, Wafer Type, Octal or 1033164 or
Fig. 25Industrial
J Octal 103358
GL -930 Intermediate -Shell Octal 5 -Pin { ETI-201, 1 Wafer Type, Octal or 1033164 or
Fig. 25 5 Industrial Octal 103358
GL -931-A Small -Shell Submagnal 11 -Pin ETI-201, 1
....
Fig. 29 f
GL -935 Intermediate -Shell Octal 5 -Pin { ETI-201, 1

Wafer Type, Octal or 1033164 or
Fig. 25
Industrial Octal 103358
GL -935 Anode Cap, Miniature { ETI-201 }

Tube Outline
BALLAST TUBES
B-6 St'd Medium Lamp Base { ETI-201, }

Screw Base Type
Fig. 40
B-25 St'd Medium Lamp Base f ETI-201, }
Screw Base Type ....
Fig. 39
B-46 St'd Medium Lamp Base I ETI-201,It Screw Base Type
1 Fig. 39 )
B-47 St'd Medium Lamp Base { ETI-201, 1

i Screw Base Type
Fig. 39 )
{ ETI-201, }
FB-50 St'd Medium Lamp Base Screw Base Type "'
Fig. 39
RESISTANCE
VACUUM GAGES
FA -13 Filament Leads { ETI-195

Tube Outline}
FA -14 Tapered Small 4 -Pin ETI-201, Wafer Type or 103J165 or

Fig. 14 Angle Type 104J50
ETI-200A
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G -E
TUBE TYPE SOCKET
NUMBER
VACUUM SWITCHES
FA -6 Terminal Leads and Actuator { ETI-197 } See Special Suggested Mountings

Tube Outline on Application Data, ETI-196
{ ETI-198 ) See Special Suggested Mountings
FA -15 Terminal Leads and Actuator
Tube Outliner on Application Data, ETI-196
VACUUM CAPACITORS
GL -1L21* Cap Type Terminals (Two) f ETI- 262 }

Connector
ML -
(Tube Outline 7477177G2
* GL -1L22, -23, -24, -25, -33, -36 and -38 use same connector, ML -7477177G2.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
1.47 (8M)
Filing No. 8850
ETI-201A
PAGE 1
1-47
FOR INDUSTRY
TUBES OUTLINES CAPS AND BASES
CAP OUTLINES
SMALL SMALL
No. 3907, RMA No. C1-1
.360"Dy-
.437111,015"
"
42d±.00
K-4903591 Fig. 1 3-10-45
K-9033841 Fig. 2
MEDIUM
SKIRTED MEDIUM
No. 3903, RMA No. C1-5
No. 3904, RMA No. C1-6
- 566"
DIA.
K-9033573 Fig. 4 3-10-45
K-6966486 3-10-45

ETI -201A
PAGE 2
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CAP OUTLINES
SKIRTED MEDIUM SKIRTED MEDIUM
No. 3995 No. 3985
- 566"
.566"
+.0 07"
.500" 1
i
.500..t.0l0"
1.093" : 4000"t.010"
,,,,, . . i . *1' "
''''"......
..,
.11 *.
1
- 1.625" ,1
i
1.670" 4.:Nz;'
Fig. 5 N-15093AZ Fig. 6 10-31-46
LARGE SKIRTED LARGE
No. 3917, RMA No. C1-8 No. 3905-A, RMA_No. C1-9
.8 cetr"
.8 3"
±.0i7"
H .
ut_i_
8 0 =DIA.
.00
1.813"
±.017"
81211 p
f.0I7"
1.406" ±.(ZifiA*
K-4955973 Fig. 7 3-10-45 K-6966485 Fig. 8 3-10-45

ETI-201A
PAGE 3
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CAP OUTLINES
SKIRTED LARGE SKIRTED LARGE
No. 1904, RMA No. C1-10 No. 1902
.80o -IF .00

DIA, -.180 Ot°14-
DIA,
f F
0 .813'
.8I 3 ±017"
+.017"
2.2 81 " 2.750 "

.1.017 "
.017 "
J
---2.230" -.017"
DIA. 2.658" ... 17"
DIA.
Fig. 9 3.10-45 K-9033522 Fig. 10 3-19-45

K-6966488
No. 3909 No. 3912
, :Ii.007"
1-.800 DI
.813"
2%017"
..s,.........1111..11j
.800.4-,3014
1.25o" DIA.
-.063 "
I
,875"
1.017"
L.- 2:062"
2.375" -1'0 17"

2.656..1-n2" DIA.
K-6966482 Fig. 11 3-19-45 K-4373344 Fig. 12 3-21-45

ETI-201A
PAGE 4
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BASE OUTLINES
PEEWEE 3 -PIN
TAPERED SMALL 4 -PIN
No. 3313, RMA No. A3-1
No. 4101, RMA No. A4-3
14-.610", 6551'471
1.5t00' I
t.oie .045" ,a4 3" 'LS:
-MAX.
.937+ J 1---- r
....
-.017 t 1.436"
±. 22"
.065 .-.,
MAX. 4
.365"Mti. I
.1 MAX
i /150'
tIi. .., ...., .596"MAX. MIN.
.1271.R03" C10),.. --------Z__.: -'" --... 2 PINS

---...
344"
DIA.
,'DA. 64d 'PIT"
1"MAX.
A01W41 .122"
i Ir. x
I
trie),
vim ..au 43 I
A Iii re
.1661.°°3'DIA.
ALL PINS 11
.093"-± .003"
DIA. .24e
K-9033572 Fig. 13 3-19-45 K-4903590 Fig. 14 3-25-45
SMALL 4 -PIN SMALL 5 -PIN

No. 4108, RMA No. A4-5 No. 5108, RMA No. A5-6
.843" 1
.022"
1.436" .84.,..-.022"
1 022" w- .007 "
.065"M .065"
1.436" MAX.
ia.0¢2-
1=1,M111.1.M=F
.450"M1N .59C I t
7
-'--1151"
II 14M5I N0. " . 596MAX.'
±'0141
.,,,___. 1. 15 1".t.o14" DIA.-,
5 PINS .12 --Ig2"
2 PINS doe..."'
.010p
2 PINS
.125"1-w ., _,,, 15d. It .0 03" DIA.
V 4
Vi'''
.437 "
I
.468 " 446
I a 0 ,
--1-
.75e
DIA. V., 2 4 AVA
Vir,
41..............0.° Itire0 I
C
allirlri-tsi/O°
5
60°
30° 30
.64d'oix
K-4909060 Fig. 15 3-21-45 K-9033571 Fig. 16 3-19-45

ETI-201A
PAGE 5
1-47
BASE OUTLINES
MEDIUM 4 -PIN WITH BAYONET MEDIUM 5 -PIN

*No. 4102 and 4103, RMA No. A4-10 No. 5106, RMA No. A5-11
075.t..004"
1".00S.
.077. DIA t
i
-I- 1 680"3.on
1.680"
x.022" r .065"MAX
1.236102d _t__ .--.
t t
1'
5 PINS UH
H.450" MIN. .PAF;
596"MAX .12 5" t .003"
45 "MI
065 MAX DIA.
1
1.3520311: 'biA --...-1

1357"1-0,H..
0640' DIA.
PINS aillftaN 5.1,,I4.g03.,
MIPP..-- -"Milk
.125"--.003- 41 Al
DIA. MI DIA
.75 O'DIA
# .
.437' ,,,, W 61 468"

110
(iiil 30 °
In /24 1 Illi
.)
K-6966493 Fig. 17 3-19-45 K-6966487 Fig. 18 3-21-45
JUMBO 4 -PIN WITH BAYONET SUPER -JUMBO 4 -PIN WITH BAYONET
No. 1839, RMA No. A4-29 No. 4310, RMA No. A4-18
.094"3.015' 1.855"±nteDIA.-
H2.187"- 2.219"DIA. H .094"t'015"
.0130"3.002" 1
DIA. N 1.438"
1
1.670-
3.034" .073"MM.
1.546" ±.020°
1
±.054
1.165" 3.01," f -1-
,718"MAX. _175"MIN.
1
.255 ±.02e ,
4 PINS
ifilikk
$
187 "1-.003
IL: I
DIA.
4eet s
0 IA 3-003" 75e 562
.687" \lima
a : VW i .000" DIA. vgljj
Pr
.687"
K-6966492 Fig. 19 3-21-45 K-4955974 Fig. 20 3-28-45
*4102-Composition Shell
4103-Metal Shell
ETI-201A
PAGE 6
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BASE OUTLINES
SMALL -SHELL, SUPER -JUMBO 4 -PIN SUPER -JUMBO 4 -PIN
No. 411, RMA No. A4-15 No. 3982
yIN.
2.172°- 2. 2,3 4 1---..--1
1
1.187"
1.453"
1.875"
2.125'
F.062' MAX.
,580"
r -I H t f
.700"MAX.
.280"
MAX.
i 4 PINS T .750"
1. 422'-
1.469'
140;" MAX.
i 1
ALL PINS .186"±.003"
AN
1/4s.i.v.
(Qi
.750"
0j
diffr
l
0 d
.562 .011=1111,/ 1
.562"
vo,
.',-7.
e 11
1.000"0
000"
Fig. 21 Fig. 22
SMALL -SHELL OCTAL 8 -PIN SMALL -SHELL OCTAL 6 -PIN
No. 8529, RMA No. B8-1 No. 6529, RMA No. B6-3
843"
+.022"
-.001"
t -
035
MAX. _'.022'.035"
1
1.393"
1
843
; on,
i
mAx.
i
t t
1
1.393"
ton"
I
.135'
i
1
it I
I'
560°
MAX.
1
490"
i35''
Max.
om.
'..r MIN. MAX.m.5g"
.355" .437 .490 DIA.
.355"
MIN.
437"
MAX
1 III .095" MAX

317" MAX.
095"MAx . ON FINISHED TUBE, ADD
,,,,,,...oi4"
.317" MAX. *ON FINISHEDF,3 sToul,RA D 0 DIA.
0030" FOR SOLDER.
---- 1151" tg 144'
ALL PINS .093"±.003tDIA.
ALL PINS 093' ±.003" DIA 45°
45°
005" ...........4110P 45°
0...''..*4 5'
,oil
mAx --- 5 040"R.
45°
055"
MAX.
pi* 040"R
Al I P -P, ..
kg, .0, tip.1.milp-0-plw

4,-41".., oil
45°
firalt4ism
Wr© 44 OP Old
45°
barialigie
Viripri Cr I Fi
.
.687"
\ 01prilJAIllb 140 tii0A I b

...............
4
......W.' 45° 4° 222,
22
45
45°
Fig. 23 3-24-45 K-9033848 Fig. 24 3-24-45

K-9033851
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BASE OUTLINES
INTERMEDIATE -SHELL OCTAL 5 -PIN MEDIUM -SHELL OCTAL 5 -PIN
No. 5437, RMA No. B5-10 No. 5433, RMA No. B5-15
r -,
I 1
i
1087"
1393" ..022" 1.637"
-.007 MAX. ± 022"
1-.022"
.035'
1
5,60.
1
/ .135"__.1-14r' ,-f
4I 0.!AAX.DIA.
' ' i
3155" 437
MAX.
MAX
MIN. MAX. I .., M3.1X"71 H f 1 t
560' .490'
L- k_. 1 1
MAX, MIN lAX.
- /
1 1
1
i
.095"MAX. .095"MAX.
.317" ....
MAX.
1235'1275"DIA. ON FINISHED TUBE,ADD .PA1ZX" . -. . ON FINISHED TUBE,
ADD 0.030" FOR
.030" FOR SOLDER 1.352"218R "DIA.
ALL' PINS .093"T .003" DIA SOLDER.
45° 5°
ALL PINS .093"3.003 "DIA.
.055" .040"R.
4 45°
MAX.
'055" ....."'...... 45* 040"R.
4111111
. . I Wf IA I 152,' I Al
MAX
*/41P*Ilk
4.4,16.,.)......_
-.
trodsui 45° 1 vim
&Win 45.
45°
"MP VA ill imi 45° .687 " .687"
ofircigilk.,-
45.
\.. l.4 IrirMAh.
tiliV
2L
45° 45° Ng* ...........
2
IV 45°
I
45° 45°
K-9033849 Fig. 25 3-24-45 K-9033850 Fig. 26 3-24-45
SMALL -WAFER OCTAL 8 -PIN MINIATURE BUTTON 7 -PIN
II.
No. 8540, RMA No. B8-21 RMA No. E7-1
I001
+.F
i.
1 .(I)013AX'.'
r '-' '-' 9"

I
1 I 135'2-I 147 M.
MAX. 355"
mN. 'MAX. MAX.
1
.490*
MAX' 1
1 i MIN.
1-6
.095"MAX. 11 1 11 .
.317VAX. ON FINISHED TUBE, ADD
0.030° FOR SOLDER. . 3'MAX.DIA.
.286°1;F:
114
MAX. 45° Alliellipo

45*
*
,....PAAilik
5°
ALL PINS .093ut.003" DIA,
.040"R 45° 50
7 PINS
.040"±.002"
DIA.
AditkiP2Wpor. 450 .:..iit...i

IV -
45° .:4 Calt 45°
irl r4.ff Ak
a (1141616.,
.687"
45° ir 5.
8
45*
*ilk
41101VW
450
45°
K-9033847 Fig. 27 3-24-45 K-9033845 Fig. 28 3-19-45

ETI-201A
PAGE
1-47
BASE OUTLINES
SMALL -SHELL SUBMAGNAL 11 -PIN BASE 3117

No. 11343, RMA No. B11-33 RMA No. A3-23
I
,.,,,,L,:
3 93IctD22.
035"
...- - ..... MAX.
I 1.
4
II' II
560...4 0II 4
.356' 437"
MIN. MAX.
+
I
.090'
317",,T.3 T.05.3"
1 300
MAX DIA 1ST
1111 411.1en
0111....ver., I .9:9. 1
.063"
i
I PIN NO .I
.125'
.055"
111166. 040" R 11011;"1
_J__4,
il
MAX eiiArD1
464 - t
1
..,
ALL PINS
.093"1..00
ICAllre
_ors0 .750" IL .007"
AT PIN TIPS
.668" .688"
312" 11:,"
2 618
F.7. 50"
V4111k el
i
VW,
t...,43111
.135"
MAX
K-9033574 Fig. 29 3-27-45 K-6966474 Fig. 30 3-21-45
BASE 3232-11 BASE 3502

RMA No. A3-20
120"
2 625"10g:
(Mgetrt0/
1.250"
120*
1082" 2094"
3.125"
3.064" .100"
MA
...... Jillibb.
063"
4.125" 4-rx , 0 31" 49;"
1,025"- 11 .125"
3.005" 437,±.005" i 11
.500. ------_ 125"

r-ir 1 r 1 .126.±010,. 7501-1
CENTER TAP PIN

CONNEC TED TO 6138"
BASE SNELL 80
_i _0AIN
_MAX
I
2125"
.668" TWO PINS
.104.011/11 MAX
K-9033548 Fig. 31 3-26-45 K.6966478 Fig. 32 3-27-45

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BASE OUTLINES
BASE 3601 BASE 3701
2.625"zir
2.438"...:A3.3'
2.192" MX.
3i.244""
-- -won=
2.875"
=.064" ME
=MM..
I
1219"
0±
1
'IV" 025"
4 PINS
312"-tga' . 1"MIN ll
111
1 1
.625"t"2'
PIER
oultMit.i
.31;.IN.t.S007
1.375'
±.017.
DIA Allh
VILIF
* IN INA
rah is
DIA. "
.469"t0= \:_- _.215,ti.010 °
K-3846066 Fig. 33 3-27-45 K-4373346 Fig. 34 3-27-45
BASE 3908 BASE 3985

RMA No. A4-30
MAX.
lik
0 0
4---,
ti#
IIIP
.,
'
.080"
....002"
65"/
T020
.078
MINIMMI
1_
.094"
t .015"
1
969"
zg.
2.308"
L
0" 1874-4 I
-..-1 1-7625't.0l0' DIA. N. ±.003"
Ill 1.,500"
4 PINS.
I.867"MAX.
313..1.5.-i05r Ill 2.125.125'
A. 111
finmr a-. oncl
I
i 2.000+'.W5+ 45°
() * 687"
o)
II 45°
AIM/
MO
.971"
K-6966483 Fig. 35 3-26-45 Fig. 36

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PAGE 10 BASE OUTLINES
1-47
BASE 3911 BASE 6628
6- 3/8
1.50(51.1.-
G DIA. D DIA.
0
0,A
A DIA MAXIUM SPACE FOR CONNECTOR BETWEEN

WING NUT AND LOCK NUT IS 3/16"
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
MIN. MAX.
-1-
em. 250"MAX
A
B
3.310. 3.300.
1965" 2035"
XXV' C 1.465" 1.535"
D 6250 6.375"
E 1.875" 2.250"
BASE SHELL IS ONNEGTED TO
ONE FILAMENT LEAD WITHIN BASE
F 0215" 0285"
G 0.590" 0.660
K-9033549 Fig. 37 3-26-45 K-5188125 Fig. 38 3-26-45
MEDIUM LAMP BASE MEDIUM LAMP BASE

No. 102 No. 118
INSULATOR
.938"
1062"+2117--.1
STANDARD MEDIUM LAMP BASE
AS PER NEMA SUPPLY STANDARD
234-252
STANDARD MEDIUM LAMP BASE

AS PER NEMA SUPPLY STANDARD
234-252
K-5185217 Fig. 39 3-27-45 K-5182057 Fig. 40 3-27-45
5-46 (7M)
GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC
ETI.201 B
PAGE 1
FOR INDUSTRY 12-50
TUBES OUTLINES --CAPS AND BASES
CAP OUTLINES
SMALL SMALL
Used on GL -393-A
/No. 3907, RTMA No. C1-1
+.00511
.406"
.437'11.015" -----
-01 .420
1
.35911±.015" K -69087-97A129 Fig. 2 12-6-46

DI A. /Revised.
K-9033841 Fig. 1 12-18-50
No. 4004C No. 4005C

Used on GL -1000T Used on GL -1000T
0101114
0,
00111%
-1.563115: -"1.5631gi.4--
#
31" 13" 31"
13" -MIN.
64 16 64
MIN.
16
i 7" i---- 7
13-
--1.1
8
K -69087-72A433 Fig. 3 12-11-50 K -69087-72A434 Fig. 4 12-11-50
/New. New.

ETI-20113
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12-50
CAP OUTLINES
MEDIUM SKIRTED MEDIUM
. No. 3903, RTMA No. Cl -5 . No. 3904, RTMA No. Cl -6
566"-4-.00 7
DIA.
ilnk 400
MIN. ."
500
1.312"
-.566" I.od-
DiA.
I
.400 .500
MIN.
11
-,..1 .576 " DIA.

1'156" DIA.
K-6966486 Fig. 5 12-18-50 K-9033573 Fig. 6 12-18-50
1Revised. +Revised.
. No. 3935 SKIRTED MEDIUM
No. 3995
005"
566"-f.DIA.
.566"
+.007"
t 311+
ti t'
1
_
.500" 4 - 16 .500"
el.
MIN.
1.093"
111
1.625"
K -69087-72A428 Fig. 7 12-22-50

New. Fig. 8
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PAGE 3
12-50
CAP OUTLINES
SKIRTED MEDIUM *No. C1-29

. No. Cl -27
566"
±.007°
%
r"- ,.....
400" ! ri:On77-1
M I N. g, i 500 1
P
g
1.000" t
-,,di .. ...
I
.400" MIN. .500"
"
.782" t i
i
.125"
1". 1.625" . I
1.670"
ON FINISHED TUBE ADD 0.040" FOR

SOLDER TO LENGTHS AFFECTED
N-15093AZ Fig. 9 12-18-50 N-15001 TC Fig. 10 6-15-48

4 Revised. IONew.
LARGE LARGE
No. 3917, RTMA No. C1-15 . No. C1-8
..* .800"
±.007"
DIA.
I 1
.785" 1.000"
800±.00"ii pn I N
DIA.
812" ,I .
:f.027" woo"
DIA.
K-4955973 Fig. 11 9-15-50 K-9186042 Fig. 12 12-18-50

New.
ETI-201B
PAGE 4
12-50
CAP OUTLINES
SKIRTED LARGE
SKIRTED LARGE
. No. 3905, RTMA No. CI -9
No. 1904, RTMA No. Cl -10
,t01007",
---.800' &800+.007
DIA.
#
f
713"
MIN.
i
.8 3"
.813
-i
.713"
MIN.
1
2.2 81 "
1.813"
"-2,230" DIA-
ON FINISHED TUBE ADD

1 4 06" 0.060" FOR SOLDER TO
LENGTHS AFFECTED
K-6966485 Fig. 13 12-18-50 K-6966488 Fig. 14 12-18-50

4Revised. Revised.
No. 3912 No. 1902, RTMA No. C1-30
1ff% i
-0. 80(5±.00i L
D A.
NW-.I BOdt0101041
.813'
-.1.-.017"
2.750 "
+.017 "
t
.713"M . .813"
i 1
2.062"
±.034"
2.658" -.81A:1
-*--- 2.375" ±b(117. "
K-4373344 Fig. 15 8-16-48 K-9033522 Fig. 16 12-18-50

Revised.
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TERMINAL OUTLINES
*No. J1-1 *No. J1-8
437" .625"
MIN.
MIN.
937" 1.093"
MAX_ MAX.
007 \mit ±.007"

DIA.
\43711D1-.10A0" DIA.
K-9186044 Fig. 17 12-18-50 K-9186039 Fig. 18 12-18-50

New. 4N ew.
*No. J1-9 *No. J1-10
1.125"
MAX. .375" 4
±.004"
.812"
MIN.
1.125"
MAX.
K -69087-72A430 Fig. 19 12-18-50

ew. K -69087-72A431 Fig. 20 12-18-50
Clew.
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PAGE 6
12-50
TERMINAL AND BASE OUTLINES
*No. J1-13 No. J1-7
...II .4-
.5351, +.00 711 -1. .*67 4 .0v.,
D IA. - DIA.
1
t .827"
.625"
MIN.
MAX.
.656"
t
.406" MAX.
MIN.
ilr
MINIM
--4011111111
K -69087-72A432 Fig. 21 12-18-50 K -69087-72A429 Fig. 22 12-18-50

New. New.
BASE 3701 BASE 3502
. RTMA No. A3-20
2.438" ' OD,An'
2 .19 2" it .
PE,
2.625" DIA.
i
2.675"
=.064" ME
-111.111.1- 209 4"
I" MIN II
i II .6250tooe 125" .000"-
.100'1'
2 PINS
312" t 007'
C4A
1.031"
.969
,
-82°
MIN.
"
-4
.)
''.-194)(' id
.411111im.
.063"
_E.125"
INi.i t2.
VY
A
.125+.005"
i
.750"
,25..
-.- .688"-. .312'1 .003D1A

..- .688"4- TWO PINS
K-4373346 Fig. 23 3-27-45 K-6966478 Fig. 24 12-18-50

Revised.
En -201B
PAGE 7
12-50
BASE OUTLINES
BASE 3117 BASE 3911
. RTMA No. A3-23 RTMA No. FO -2
500,97.
NA
' 93 eO IA.
L5015 II," ' trallak
411.11611M
VallgIl
2.625 Nwtit 4= 500,:.;%07?,16.
3.656' ..1)(°:IC?:- 1\ 1111p47 /

AMOR
.969'y.{L-.594"
{
IFFFHFw WORM
MAX.
MUM
4.125"-g;
1.031" *Mi.'
(J .:5§"
1
Ed
- --i
Mii
t loR
--
15..
1- \3,a. 3t3" 7 ---T-
.875"
250 MAX
t.17. i
2 PINS
BASE SHELL IS ONNECTED TO
K-6966474 Fig. 25 12.18-50 K-9033549 Fig. 26 9.26.50

'Revised.
PEEWEE 3 -PIN BASE 3908

. RTMA No. FO -3
No. 3313, RTMA No. A3-1
1.812"
610"-.651cA-N-1
0411
1 .500"
. 04 5' BOT BUSHINSM
MAX. q.,r3 vi) ,
INSULH ATED FRGO
SHELL
.937u .../ .,
v
I.
447" .340" \
MAX. MIN.
I'
BAND -v-I 1-,625'4.010" DIA.
INSULATED mm I
FROM SHELL Mil 1.--,-,-"
_..1,.
.344" 313"±i031 1111
2.125r-.125'
"DIA.
DIA.
..ii I 35MAX. COM
II
C,11 Mil"
.3...
Aii) .122" zoocit TR::
ALL PINS
" gar
Ai wire II.
.0930±.003"
DIA. .24e
K-9033572 Fig. 27 12-18-50 K-6966483 Fig. 28 12-18-50
"Revised. 'Revised.
ETI-201 B
PAGE 8
12-50
BASE 3232-L1 DWARF -SHELL 4 -PIN BASE

* RTMA No. A3-80 RTMA No. A4-26
120
2 PINS .I25"+.003"
2 PINS .I56"+.005*
CENTER TAP PIN

CONNECTED TO
BASE SHELL
*ON
FINISHED TUBE,
FOR PIN ALIGNMENT ADD .030" FOR SOLDER
OUTLINE USE GAGE NO. GA4-I TO LENGTHS AFFECTED
BASE NO. A3-80
K-9033548 Fig. 29 12-18-50 K -69087-72A426 Fig. 30 12-18-50
*Revised. fNew.
SMALL 4 -PIN MEDIUM 4 -PIN WITH BAYONET
No. 4108, RTMA No. A4-5 No. 4102 and 4103, RTMA No. A4-10
I
I,087"
.065" 1690"
MAL
4,
.450" t t
.596"
MIN. MAX.
ON FINISHED TUBE, ON FINISHED TUBE,

ADD 0.030" FOR SOLDER ADD 0.030" FOR SOLDER
TO LENGTHS AFFECTED TO LENGTHS AFFECTED
.195"-
MAX.
468" .437" I 1 ,468"
.640"
K -69087-97A114 Fig. 31 12-30-46 K -69087-97A116 Fig. 32 12-30-46
*Revised. *Revised.
*4102-Composition Shell
4103-Metal Shell
ET 1-20 1B
PAGE 9
12-50
BASE OUTLINES
JUMBO 4 -PIN WITH BAYONET SMALL -SHELL, SUPER -JUMBO 4 -PIN
No. 1839, RTMA No. A4-29 No. 411, RTMA No. A4-15
1.840'=1.867 DIA.---
.094"±.015"
1.187"
1.875"
082" MAX.
DIA, f
1.395-
.
I
062' MA X.
1
1.670" i
030" .580" .700"MAX.
I t MAX. M N. .280"
MAX.
1.165"±020" i
1. 4 22"-
.250 MIN. 4 i m," 1.469"
I -ART---' k-
+
ALL PINS .186"±.003"
4PINS
.187" ±.00 3" DIA. itiFIN ..4
3 4 .2.Y/
45" n^r
.750"
r
no, .562"
688" 4-t
OA
lis-. "ff....:.Y IF
mf,
..... _i_
1.000
ON FINISHED TUBE
.971" ADD 0.060" FOR SOLDER
TO LENGTHS AFFECTED
K-6966492 Fig. 33 1 2-1 8-50 Fig. 34

fRevised.
SUPER -JUMBO 4 -PIN WITH BAYONET SUPER -JUMBO 4 -PIN
No. 4310, RTMA No. A4-18 No. 3982

2.234"
2.1 7 2"
H- 2.I77"-2.219"DIA. .094.1'015"
"
.
" t.010"I t080"-.002DIA.
I . 2.1 25"
T I
1.438" 1.453"
7077"" I
.073" t .003
2,125" 1.546" .t.020"
f
mm .... ON FINISHED TUBE ADD iNf tin flg?:
..._ .our FOR SOLDER TO
,7I8" MAX. .260" II ..-
_t575 ,^111 LENGTHS AFFECTED .750"
MAX.
1.578" .093"
MAX. MIN. MAX.
i
4 Pals ,186"-.1 I--
+.003"
..
.187 "-F.00 3 ALL PINS
4r.111111.4111*
-.41111k DIA.
1,000"
.75f I Ar,s, 1- 562"
1.000" DIA. .750"

e.
IiINV
L.!'# - .562"
K-4955974 Fig. 35 9-15-50 11-1 5000TC Fig. 36 8-6-48

fRevised. fRevised.
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PAGE 10
12-50
BASE OUTLINES
No. 4260, RTMA No. A4-69 No. 5004B USED ON GL -1000T
2.230" i
.082" I DIA.
.094"
.oaz" MAX.
i
C3 0 +
a
21"
MAX. +
I.§:: 2-81
±.015" I 969" 'I t 4,109" is
.,
MAX7.1
.030li *1,165"
MAX. 1.250" 2-250" I
.250" MIN.
II i
.18ri.00r
*17"
64
MAX.
15"
64
MIN. 4
"
1
II
111 32
I.
-MAX.
.260" MAX. .32ou MAX. 1.86T"

MAX.
90* i 101
,74A ......k ortal&
1,413
716
.187"i'.002" Dm.V ,,,t.:.

73ElikAT " MAX.
%..._......._74 4 4 PINS 11.11111157 32
n ir
-P1.971"14-
ii *ON FINISID TUBE
ADD .060 FOR SOLDER
K -69087-72A427 Fig. 37 12-18-50 K -69087-72A423 Fig. 38 12-18-50

+New. +New.
*BASE 3601 SMALL 5 -PIN
No. 5108, RTMA No. A5-6
2.62511'
.843".065"
MAX.
3.219"
064" 1.436"
IIMI/WW=11, i ,
i 7":.
I'll!
4
.450" .596"
INIM 111111.11MIIM MIN. MAX.
_ _t_
1 .3412PIIA
.t.t 007"
'j 25" It g0"

4-1.13e-1.165.2*. ADD 0.030" FOR SOLDER
ON FINISHED TUBE,
1 1
TO LENGTHS AFFECTED
PINS .125"f. '0' "

.195"
e MAX. .01:0:tt
1/4..
I 37 5 '
A\
0
-1.017"
' 0I
01A. AIN /
q." VP .750" -
,
ei0. I
mo - (t."
6 0°
VZeili
'................
...-'
.469"°7 \____.219..±.007" 300 30
K-3846066 Fig. 39 6-24-48 K -69087-97A117 Fig. 40 12-30-46

Revised. +Revised.
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12-50
BASE OUTLINES
MEDIUM 5 -PIN
No. 6102
No. 5106, RTMA No. A5-11
11.352"±-0I0" DIA.
I 1.037"
5-
+.00y c .oso"
"
.l
*"_'
i.seo± "
I 54
..00.07
L0871-.020" oo o
I, 065" -:003"
1.680" DIA.
V
.....
-+"--F
11111 ta?" MIX.1.230.°15"+
*ON FINISHED TUBE

ON FINISHED TUBE, ADD 0.030" ADD .060' FOR SOLDER
-4-1.537 - .377 '-''' FOR SOLDER TO LENGTHS AFFECTED
60"
5 PINS .125"±.003" 6 PINS
el. EQUALLY SPACED
MAX.195".
ci
3
0 Or
2 PINS .156", .00rD IA.
,r, 2 4
`/4,( 4171
,
(61 0 0 PINS .125"±-°°2DIA.
60°
".....
30° 30
'75°4°1
K -69087-97A118 Fig. 41 12-30-46 K -69087-72A425 Fig. 42 12-18-50

fRevised. el ew.
. BASE 6628 MINIATURE BUTTON 7 -PIN
RTMA No. FO -6 . RTMA No. E7-1
6-3I8' STUDS
2" 4.%94"
211 II I II MIN.
9.,
-MAX.
32
,1
ell 3 VI I
3"
MAX.
I- ak
704, id
-0W . 6_
035 DIA
41
lim,..1
6.313"
5.063"
-f-
"
DIA.
4 1, 45° 45°
.
01 VA _ SI
I
...- i.5oo" * .035" R.

-..12.°°°'±.°35
1 500"t .035 250'1%035 4 5° , 3 - 45°
R.
3345'1.035" DIA.
___... 2.0625"
+ .1875.
H 2
5
MAXIMUM SPACE FOR CONNECTOR BETWEEN

WING NUT AND LOCK NUT IS 0.188" 45°
I
450
44%.... 7 PINS
.040"+ .002"
DIA.
8
N-15047TA Fig. 43 12-18-50 K -69087-97A134 Fig. 44 12-30-46

Revised. f Revised.
ETI-201 B
PAGE 12
12-50
BASE OUTLINES
MEDIUM 7 -PIN WITH BAYONET * SMALL -SHELL OCTAL 8 -PIN
1i
* RTMA No. A7-14 No. B8-1
me .03'
r----1.337:377*
7
.843"
3X.
.0 MAX.
L393"
i
. wl."'"
1.087"
1.660"
.560
MAX. .490"
MAX
MAX''
1
ll I MIN
___. _______ iMAX.
*
i_____
50 .075 "- .09F"
123O: .300"-.3I7"-
,450.MAX.
141N. " *ON FINISHED TUBE,
1.136-1.175"-0 ADD 0.030" FOR SOLDER
51° ALL PINS .093"±."m

52° '156" ±.0512."
2 PINS 454
.125,±.003"
.
5 Pm DIA. 51"
0 5 P6 .040"-.055"
iliOW
; 45°
(ItirtIM
45°
s. .
040"R.
2:
1 ' 1 fi) 26°

450
taintip 5. ,L;1411PAr#I
,
51° (93 WO WO 687"
C7)
2° glitt)
1/40
i 1
51°
FOR PIN ALIGNMENT
USE GAGE NO. GA7-2
450 --
221
450
855"
/ 450
OUTLINE
K-9186047 Fig. 45 8-4-48 K -69087-97A124 Fig. 46 12-30-46

New. Revised.
* INTERMEDIATE -SHELL OCTAL * MEDIUM -SHELL OCTAL

No. 88-6 8 Pins No. B6-8 6 Pins No. B8.11 8 Pins No. B6-13 6 Pins
No. B7-7 7 Pins No. B5-10 5 Pins No. B7-12 7 Pins No. B5-15 5 Pins
I
843" 1
Loer
.035"
tl MAX. 1.393" .055" 1.637"
MAX.
+
560"
}
, MAX.
.135" ..-1..A.--1
-1-
340"
-F. ,
.437"- I;1 4
MAX. .480,
s.a _ __ MIN. MAX.
t
.
MAX,
360-
i
.4 0
_t__
MAX.61 1411 I .340"MIN. 1127),.:*
.075"-095" 1 5" -.095 "

* .30 0.'. .317"
-H 1.- ON FINISHED TUBE, ADD *.07
ON FINISHED
0.030" FOR SOLDER -6-1.337"- 1.577" -0. 2v TUBE,
ALL PINS .093"x.003" ALL PINS .095"=,003"
45° 45. /
..........--...t
Itt0
.040"-.055" 450 450
.040"R.
.0 4 0"-.055" 45° .......0.145° .040. R .
VIIIIPAIL\
a,....
....4
liiik7
430
KM tigreaa\ 4. 1 (=1.M*7 1
.5. .687-
kW vikv, i k
.6E17"
45 0160.......
.r 1 rfi 117 1 I Ft
43 . ,.....-...., 45° 45.

2 2 *
45° 45°
K -69087-97A125 Fig. 47 12-30-46 K -69087-97A1 26 Fig. 48 12-30-46

Revised. Revised.
ETI.201 B
PAGE 13
12-50
BASE OUTLINES
SMALL -WAFER OCTAL 8 -PIN SMALL -SHELL SUBMAGNAL 11 -PIN

No. B8-21 No. 11343
.035"
.loo"-Th MAX.
.ssow '
.340"YIN. '4MAX.
57" *
1 082Z7 "
0 "
MAX. .490- -:007"
I -L- 075"-.095" .035"

MAX,
.300"-.51T" _4
*ON t_
FINISHED TUBE, AC
1.271"-I.312" 0.030" FOR SOLDER .560".4§0' .355" 437"
ALL PINS 093'1..005"

MAX.
II ill 1 MIN. MAX.
090 AX
\ 45°
7"DN"
1.300"
MAX DIA
040"-.055" 45° 45° .040" R.
161 PIN N0.1
,-17-1!411119. -.At
41111040."""P?
-.40_V/ plailik .055" AP' , 040 R
45° glitIrkFiVie MAX.
irgi0F4I LO ily 45° .687" .750" t.007"

4 allitre, ALL PINS
.093"5.003
AT PIN TIPS
45°
_0V li-
lairr-1.1
45°
DIA.
Vo "
22/2
45° .135
MAX
K -69087-97A127 Fig. 49 12-30-46 K-9033574 Fig. 50 12-18-50

*Revised.
MEDIUM -SHELL MAGNAL 11 -PIN SMALL -SHELL DUODECAL 12 -PIN

*No. 11248 RTMA No. B12-43
-1.1,61e-1.656" 11.5001:MAX.D
DIA. 14451 MIN.DIA.
1,437" .135" .872"

MAX. 1.372"
MAX.
113 +
14- .530" .430" I I 320" .4I0"*
.560" MIN. U UU MIN.
*A37" MAX.1,45a:1- mem MAX.
MAX. U MAX.
.095" MAX.
.I45"-.165"
.598"-.635" -"-
-.317" MAX.
1611
4
ALL PINS .093"°311 "01A.
.040" R. .085%=.075"
3211
1.063"
II PINS
.055" EQUALLY SPACED
MAX. .093"±.003"
12 BARRIERS
*ON FINISHED TUBE, 150
1.063"
±.007"4.1 ADD .030" FOR SOLDER.
AT PIN TIPS
K -69087-72A424 Fig. 51 12-18-50 K -69087-72A422 Fig. 52 12-18-50

*N ew. New,
ETI-201 B
PAGE 14
12-50
BASE OUTLINES
MEDIUM LAMP BASE

MEDIUM LAMP BASE
No. G2-7
No. G2-2
1"
4_
INSULATOR
INSULATOR
--+-1I: DIA
16
1.034"DIA.
SCREW THREADS CONFORM

TO ASA STANDARD C44-1931
SCREW THREADS CONFORM TO
ASA STANDARD C44 -1931
K-5185217 Fig. 53 5-13-47 K-5182057 Fig. 54 11-6-47

+Revised. +Revised.
GENERAL tidy ELECTRIC

Schenectady, N. Y.
12-50 (11M)
ET -T1502
PAGE 1
10-58
BASES, CAPS
POWER TUBES
This listing includes the bases and caps used on all tubes included in the Industrial and Transmit-
ting Tube Manuals. The bases are arranged in order by number of contacts. Following these, the caps
are arranged by size.
The number references are the standard Electronic Industries Association numbers. These num-
bers are referenced on the tube outline drawings included with the technical data, enabling ready ref-
erence to the detailed drawings included here. In a few instances, the outline drawings on the data sheets
have not been changed to show the EIA designation. In these cases the old General Electric identifica-
tion is included in paranthesis with the EIA number.
BASES
2 -PIN
EIA No. A2-87 2 -PIN WITH CENTER STUD
(3701) EIA No. A3-20
2.457"DIA:'
2 625" DIA.
2.187" DIA.
2.875"
MAX.
2:094"
DIA-.1 f t
MIN. I" MAX.
3.125" zoo" -
.too"
625" -i
4),
k`-.594fi,063"
MAX.
.969" .1320..
2 PINS
1.031"
MIN. _025"
312' 2.007"
DIA.
.125"
.12gi.005" 750"
.312"± .003 DIA.

TWO PINS
K-4373346 11-25-53 K-6966478 12-18-50
MEDIUM 4 -PIN WITH BAYONET

2 -PIN WITH CENTER STUD EIA No. A4-10
EIA No. A3-23 .075"
(3117) 1..003"
1.087"
.078" .065" 1.680"+
1.43$32" I MAX,
1.230"
+ .02 0"
.450" t .596"
MIN. MAX.
ON FINISHED TUBE,
-I.537"-1.377 ADD 0.030" FOR SOLDER
TO LENGTHS AFFECTED
2 PINS .125"± .003"
2 PINS .156" ± .003"
.195"
MAX.
ir-
.437" .468"
.640"
K-6966474 12-18-50 K -69087-97A116 12-30-46
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Supersedes ETI-2018 dated 12-50 and ETX-209A dated 3-51
ET -T1502
PAGE 2
10-58
BASES
JUMBO 4 -PIN WITH BAYONET

SUPER -JUMBO 4 -PIN WITH BAYONET EIA No. A4-29
EIA No. A4-18
(4310)
082" MAX.
DI A.
1.165.±.020"
1.646" 3.020"
SOLDER TO
.260" .575 MIN LENGTHS AFFECTED
MAX._ j
4PINS
.187" ±00s" DIA.
ON FINISHED TUBE
ADD 0.060' FOR SOLDER
TO LENGTHS AFFECTED
K-4955974 9-15-50 K-6966492 12-18-50
4 -PIN SMALL H -WAFER OCTAL, 6 -PIN

EIA No. A4-75 EIA No. B6-108
2.625"Vr
3.219"
3.064°
F-
.340MIN.
.447 MAX.
I 2 71 "- I. 312 "
K-3846066 6-24-48 K -69087-97A189 10-9-58

ET -T1502
PAGE 3
10-58
BASES
MEDIUM -SHELL OCTAL, 7 -PIN SMALL -BUTTON DITETRAR, 8 -PIN

HA No. B7-12 EIA No. E8-11
1.637"
1
.368"MIN.
.503"MAX.
INDEX LOCATION
.075"-.095" ( SHORT PIN)
ON FINISHED TUBE, ADD .600' MAX

0.030" FOR SOLDER
8 PINS
ALL PINS .093"=.003" .050"i.00042" DA.
-.0 INDEX LOCATION
( SHORT PIN)
450
PIN CONTOUR
.050"DIA.PIN FOR PIN ALIGNMENT

USE GAUGE NO. G E8 -2
MIN.
5°
H.0 4 0 " M A X FLAT.
NOT TO BE BROUGHT
TO A SHARP POINT.
K -69087-97A126 12-30-46 K -69087-97A187 10-8-58
SMALL -SHELL DI HEPTAL, 14 -PIN

EIA No. B14-45
1.087"
.050" MIN.
-F. .515 MAX.
.340"MI N.
.070"MAX.
.0931-.00301A.
1.9 85"- 2.031"
14 PINS
K -69087-97A188 10-8-58
ET-TI502
PAGE 4
10-58
CAPS
SMALL CAP MEDIUM CAP
EIA No. C1-1 EIA No. C1-5
.360" L
.005 "
.406"
.420nt.02dt
.500
.576"DIA. 14-
K -69087-97A129 10-9-58 K-6966486 12-18-50
LARGE CAP SKIRTED LARGE CAP
.800"
±.007"
DIA.
K-9186042 12-18-50 K-6966485 10-9-58

ET -T11502
PAGE 5
10-58
CAPS
SKIRTED LARGE CAP LARGE CAP

(1904) (3917)
-2.230" D I A.

0.060" FOR SOLDER TO
LENGTHS AFFECTED
K-6966488 10-9-58 K-4955973 9-15-50

(1902) (3912)
.713"MIN.
K-9033522 10-9-58 K-4373344 10-9-58

ET -T1502
PAGE 6
10-58
TERMINAL -SUPPORT SHELL

EIA No. FO -3
(3908)
1.812"
EIA No. FO -2
(3911)
BOTH BUSHINGS
1.50611,;" INSULATED FROM
SHELL
250
BAND -^1 H625",.010" DIA.

NSULATED
FROM SHELL 500"
313".r.031" 21252 I 2e
DIA.
4.125"
=MI
IV"
lota [0.]
,Olt.
I 250"MAX.1
MEI 2006+ Tg:
BASE SHELL IS ONNEOTE0 TO

K-9033549 9-26-50 K-6966483 12-18-50

EIA No. FO -6
(6628)
+0"
-.094"
6- 3/8" STUDS
31;
63 3"
2.03_5" 2.063"
DIA.
1.500" t °35*B.
1.500"1...035 2501.035"
2.0625"
3345'1.035" DIA. .1875"
MAXIMUM SPACE FOR CONNECTOR BETWEEN

WING NUT AND LOCK NUT IS 0.188"
N-15047TA 12-18-50
GENERAL (g) ELECTRIC

V'
SPECIFICATIONS
ETI-202
PAGE 1
4-45
ELECTRONIC TUBES FOR INDUSTRY

INTRODUCTION TO SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications in this section are a form of elec- expected in normal operation.
tronic tube data, the significance of which has not The Specifications are particularly important
been fully appreciated by those who design tube when one considers that the Description and Rating
equipment. They are equally as important as the Sheet is designed to assist in preliminary selection
Description and Rating Sheets when tube appli- of a tube whereas the Specifications are then to be
cations are being considered since their purpose is used for determining proper design of the equipment
to serve as a guide to the interpretation of the in which the tube is to be used.
ratings given on that sheet. If equipment in which The Description and Rating Sheet will enable
an electronic tube is to be used is to be designed the designer to estimate quickly the power output
correctly, it is essential that the Specifications be capabilities and power supply requirements of a
used. The Specification is a detailed exposition of particular tube whereas the Specifications will serve
how the tube will operate under given sets of con- to indicate what variation may be expected during
ditions. the life of the tube or what deviation there may be
There are two main sections, one covering between individual tubes.
Mechanical Requirements, the other Electrical Equipment should not be designed from the
Requirements. The former refers to the Outline Description and Rating Sheet which gives only the
Drawing where all essential dimensions, bases, caps, maximum ratings and, in some cases, typical opera-
and basing connections are shown. The second ting conditions. Use of the Specifications as a guide
section "Electrical Requirements" is the more to equipment design assures the user that any tube
detailed. This portion lists all electrical tests with of a given type will operate within its ratings, and
their conditions and maximum and minimum thus is a prerequisite to satisfactory performance of
limits. The electrical tests cover all relevant tube the apparatus.
characteristics. A study of these conditions and the The following list of IRE letter symbols is in-
limits given will provide the tube application cluded for your convenience. These symbols will
engineer with a clear understanding of what can be appear throughout the specification data sheets.
IRE SYMBOLS
ec Instantaneous total grid voltage Eg Effective or maximum value of varying
eb Instantaneous total plate voltage component of grid voltage
ic Instantaneous total grid current Ep Effective or maximum value of varying
ib Instantaneous total plate current component of plate voltage
Ec Average or quiescent value of grid voltage /g Effective or maximum value of varying
Eb Average or quiescent value of plate voltage component of grid current
IC Average or quiescent value of grid current /p Effective or maximum value of varying
Ib Average or quiescent value of plate current component of plate current
eg Instantaneous value of varying component Er Filament or heater terminal voltage
of grid voltage If Filament or heater current
ep Instantaneous value of varying component Is Total electron emission
of plate voltage gi Conductance of electrode j
Zg Instantaneous value of varying component r, Resistance of electrode j
of grid current gp Plate conductance
Zp Instantaneous value of varying component rp Plate resistance
of plate current gg Grid conductance
GENERAL ELECTRIC
ETI-202
PAGE 2
4-45
IRE SYMBOLS (Continued)

rg Grid resistance Cg Grid capacitance
Transconductance from electrode k to Cp Plate capacitance
electrode j Ck Cathode capacitance
gn, (-gpg) Grid -plate transconductance (mu- EitIV Peak (or crest) inverse voltage
tual conductance) Efwd Peak (or crest) forward voltage
gn (=_-gpg) Plate -grid transconductance (in- eifwd Instantaneous tube voltage drop
verse mutual conductance) ec@eb Critical grid voltage
god factor, electrodes j and k with respect to
/.4 ic@eb Critical grid current
the current of electrode 1 th Tube heating time
Amplification factor nig Temperature of mercury condensate
Cgp Grid -plate capacitance td Deionization time
Cgk Grid -cathode capacitance tk Cathode heating time
Cpk Plate -cathode capacitance Po Power output
Cgh Grid -heater capacitance Pi Power input
Cph Plate -heater capacitance Pp Anode dissipation
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
445 (750)
Filing No. 885U
ETI-203A
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
IGNITRON
FG-258-A
SPECIFICATIONS
12-45
GENERAL
that any tube within the limits specified will oper-
ate satisfactorily. MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
Test Conditions Test Limits

Conduc-
RMS tion Averag-
Test I, Demand II,
See Amp
Time ing Dura- Eo
Note Min Current Amp per Spot Time tion of Volts Min Max Units
Amp- Min Seconds Seconds Test
Min Mini- Max
mum
Ignitor Resistance
Peak Voltage Drop
1
2
- -- -- --
100 - - -- - 5 110 Ohms
16 Volts
A -c Welder Control
Operation -Inter-
mittent 3 2600 250 1 4.89 20 min.
Minimum
- - -
20 Arc Backs
200 Ignitor Voltage
for Ignition
30 Ignitor Current
for Ignition
High Potential 4 - - - - - 10 sec 12000 - - time
-
NOTES
1. With no other voltage applied, the ignitor - 2. With the tube operating in a 60 -cycle, half -
to -cathode resistance shall be measured with the wave rectifier adjusted to give the specified peak
tube mounted vertically and shall be within the anode current and no greater than average anode
limits specified. current, the peak voltage drop exclusive of starting
For this test the tube temperature shall be be- voltage measured from anode to cathode shall not
tween 15 and 35 C. exceed the limit specified. This voltage may be
12-45 (2M)
Filing No. 8850 Supersedes ETI-203 dated 4-45
114;r4Ai<14101<gt A'61."%1M506
GENERAL *ELECTRIC
En -203A
PAGE 2
12-45
observed by use of a cathode-ray oscilloscope con- microseconds.

nected directly, or through an amplifier to the tube During the last three minutes of tube operation,
under test. the ignitor firing shall be retarded in phase so that
For this test the water temperature shall be less the rms demand current is 75 plus or minus 5 per
than 15 C. Rated water flow shall be used. cent of the previous value. During this period, the
3. The tube shall be connected "back to back" number of arc backs shall not exceed the specified
with a previously tested good tube to control maximum. At the end of this period, the ignitor
alternating current to an inductive load with a current for ignition shall not exceed 30 amperes
power factor lower than 30 per cent. The tube seconds. when flowing for a time not exceeding 100 micro-
under test shall be in the trailing position. The
ignitor of each tube shall be connected to a suitable For this test rated water cooling shall be used
firing control circuit in such a manner that current at rated flow.
will flow through the ignitor in the forward direc- 4. With the tube mounted in a vertical position,
tion only.
The supply voltage shall be 575 plus or minus the specified voltage shall be applied for the speci-
25 volts rms, 60 cycles. With no phase retard the fied time. During the last half of this test, there
minimum rms demand current, conduction time shall be no indication of current flow through the
per spot, and minimum average anode current tube. Momentary flashes shall not be considered
shall be as specified. as an indication of current flow.
After the initial spot and for the next four spots, This test shall be given at least 15 hours after
the ignitor voltage for ignition shall not exceed 200 operation for those tubes which have been oper-
volts. During this and subsequent operation, the ated.
ignitor shall maintain control and the time re- For this test the tube temperature shall be
quired to initiate the arc shall not exceed 100 between 15 and 35 C.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
ETI-235
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
IGNITRON
FG-271
SPECIFICATIONS
12.45
GENERAL
Equipment using this type should be so designed Description and Rating Sheet, ET I-113.
that any tube within the limits specified will operate
satisfactorily. MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

Conduc-
Test I'
RMS
MinMin
Demand Ib
tion
Time
Averag-
ing
See Amp Current Amp per Spot Time
Note Min Amp- Min Seconds Seconds
Min Mini-
mum
Max
-
Dura-
tion of
Test
E
Volts
-- -
Max Units
Ignitor Resistance
Peak Voltage Drop
A -c Welder Control
1
2 100 - - 5 110
16
Ohms
Volts
Operation-Inter-
mittent 3 - 635 40 1 7.82 10 min
Minimum
- - -
2 Arc Backs
200 Ignitor Voltage
for Ignition
30 Ignitor Current
for Ignition
High Potential 4 - - 10 sec 12000 - - Time
-
NOTES
1. With no other voltage applied, the ignitor - wave rectifier adjusted to give the specified peak
to -cathode resistance shall be measured with the anode current and no greater than average anode
tube mounted vertically and shall be within the current, the peak voltage drop exclusive of starting
limits specified. voltage measured from anode to cathode shall not
For this test the tube temperature shall be be- exceed the limit specified. This voltage may be
tween 15 and 35 C. observed by use of a cathode-ray oscilloscope con-
nected directly, or through an amplifier to the
2. With the tube operating in a 60 -cycle, half - tube under test.
12 -45 (2M)
Filing No. 8850
GENERAL ELECTRIC
ETI-235
PAGE 2
12-45
For this test the water temperature shall be During the last three minutes of tube operation,
less than 15 C. Rated water flow shall be used. the ignitor firing shall be retarded in phase so that
3. The tube shall be connected "back to back"
the rms demand current is 75 plus or minus 5 per
with a previously tested good tube to control cent of the previous value. During this period, the
number of arc backs shall not exceed the specified
alternating current to an inductive load with a maximum. At the end of this period, the ignitor
power factor lower than 30 per cent. The tube current for ignition shall not exceed 30 amperes
under test shall be in the trailing position. The when flowing for a time not exceeding 100 micro-
ignitor of each tube shall be connected to a suitable seconds.
firing control circuit in such a manner that current For this test rated water cooling shall be used at
will flow through the ignitor in the forward direc- rated flow.
tion only.
The supply voltage shall be 575 plus or minus 4. With the tube mounted in a vertical position,
25 volts rms, 60 cycles. With no phase retard the the specified voltage shall be applied for the
minimum rms demand current, conduction time specified time. During the last half of this test,
per spot, and minimum average anode current there shall be no indication of current flow through
shall be as specified. the tube. Momentary flashes shall not be con-
After the initial spot and for the next four spots, sidered as an indication of current flow.
This test shall be given at least 15 hours after
the ignitor voltage for ignition shall not exceed 200
volts. During this and subsequent operation, the operation for those tubes which have been operated.
ignitor shall maintain control and the time required For this test the tube temperature shall be
to initiate the arc shall not exceed 100 microseconds. between 15 and 35 C.
GENERAL ) ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
ETI-236A
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
IGNITRON
GL -5552
FG-235-A
SPECIFICATIONS
10-45
GENERAL

Conduc-
RMS tion Averag-
Test IP
See Amp Demand II, Time ing Dura- E
Note Min Current
Amp-
Amp per Spot Time
Min Seconds Seconds
tion of
Test Volts
P
Min Max Units
Min Mini- Max
mum
Ignitor Resistance
Peak Voltage Drop
1
2
- --
100
-- -- - -- - 5 110
16
Ohms
Volts
A -c Welder Control
Operation-Inter-
mittent 3 - 1265 100 1 6.19 15 min
Minimum
- - -
5 Arc Backs
200 Ignitor Voltage
for Ignition
30 Ignitor Current
for Ignition
High Potential 4 - - - - 10 sec 12000 - - time
-
NOTES
For this test the tube temperature shall be exceed the limit specified. This voltage may be
between 15 and 35 C. observed by use of a cathode-ray oscilloscope con-
GENERAL ELECTRIC
ETI-236A
PAGE 2
10-49
For this test the water temperature shall be less During the last three minutes of tube operation,
than 15 C. Rated water flow shall be used. the ignitor firing shall be retarded in phase so that
3. The tube shall be connected "back to back" cent of the previous value. During this period, the
with a previously tested good tube to control number of arc backs shall not exceed the specified
power factor lower than 30 per cent. The tube current for ignition shall not exceed 30 amperes
under test shall be in the trailing position. The when flowing for a time not exceeding 100 micro-
ignitor of each tube shall be connected to a suitable seconds.
firing control circuit in such a manner that current
will flow through the ignitor in the forward direction For this test rated water cooling shall be used
only. at rated flow.
shall be as specified. the tube. Momentary flashes shall not be considered
After the initial spot and for the next four spots, as an indication of current flow.
the ignitor voltage for ignition shall not exceed
200 volts. During this and subsequent operation, This test shall be given at least 15 hours after
the ignitor shall maintain control and the time operation for those tubes which have been operated.
required to initiate the arc shall not exceed 100 For this test the tube temperature shall be
microseconds. between 15 and 35 C.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
10-49 (3M)
Filing No. 8850
ETI-237
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
IGNITRON
GL -41 5
SPECIFICATIONS
12-45
GENERAL

Conduc-
RMS tion Averag-
Test IP
See Amp Demand Ib Time ing Dura- E,
Note min Current Amp per Spot Time tion of Volts Min Max Units
Amp_ Min Seconds Seconds Test
Min Mini- Max
mum
Ignitor Resistance
Peak Voltage Drop
A -c Welder Control
1
2 100 - 110
16
Ohms
Volts
Operation-Inter-
mittent 3 - 317 16 0.5 9.56 10 min
Minimum
- -
2 Arc Backs
200 Ignitor Voltage
for Ignition
30 Ignitor Current
for Ignition
High Potential 4 10 sec 12000 - - time
NOTES
For this test the tube temperature shall be exceed the limit specified. This voltage may be
between 15 and 35 C. observed by use of a cathode-ray oscilloscope con-
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For this test the water temperature shall be less During the last three minutes of tube operation,
than 15 C. Rated water flow shall be used. the ignitor firing shall be retarded in phase so that
3. The tube shall be connected "back to back" cent of the previous value. During this period, the
with a previously tested good tube to control number of arc backs shall not exceed the specified
power factor lower than 30 per cent. The tube under current for ignition shall not exceed 30 amperes when
test shall be in the trailing position. The ignitor of flowing for a time not exceeding 100 microseconds.
each tube shall be connected to a suitable firing con- For this test rated water cooling shall be used
trol circuit in such a manner that current will flow at rated flow.
through the ignitor in the forward direction only.
shall be as specified. the tube. Momentary flashes shall not be considered
After the initial spot and for the next four spots, as an indication of current flow.
the ignitor voltage for ignition shall not exceed 200 This test shall be given at least 15 hours after
volts. During this and subsequent operation, the operation for those tubes which have been operated.
ignitor shall maintain control and the time required For this test the tube temperature shall be be-
to initiate the arc shall not exceed 100 microseconds. tween 15 and 35 C.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
ETI-205
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
KENOTRONS
KC -4, FP -85-A
GL -41 1
SPECIFICATIONS
4-45
GENERAL
Equipment using any of these types should be so Rating sheets, ETI-141, 142, and 144.
designed that any tube within the limits specified
will operate satisfactorily. The tube shall be de- MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
signed to have the average characteristics and The tube shall have the dimensions and be within
maximum ratings given on the Description and the tolerances shown on the tube outline drawing.
TEST CONDITIONS TEST LIMITS

IRE Symbols
TYPE
TEST OF
TUBE Er Ib Time Min. Max. Unit
Volts Eb Ma Minutes
Operation * KC -4 20 150 kv peak inverse 150 5 -- --

FP -85-A
GL -411
10
10
20 kv peak inverse
100 kv peak inverse
25
80
5
5 -
Emission KC -4 17 3000 volts d -c Read -t 200 -- Ma
FP -85-A
GL -411
8
9
200 volts rms, a -c
3000 volts d -c
Read
Read - 5
80
Ma
Ma
Filament KC -4 20 -- -- -- 23 26 Amp
Current FP -85-A
GL -411
10
10 - - - 4
13
5.3
16
Amp
Amp
*For the operation test the tubes are operated in pairs under the conditions given above in a single-phase, full -
wave, 60 -cycle circuit. Capacitance of approximately 0.0025 mfd connected across load, and each tube protected by
sphere gap adjusted to 30 kv peak. If either electrode vibrates excessively reject tube.
t Operate until plate current stabilizes (about 30 sec).
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SPECIFICATIONS
KENOTRON
GL -8020
SPECIFICATIONS
4.45
GENERAL
TEST CONDITIONS
IRE Symbols Limits
Test
See Ef Eb Ib Time
Note Volts Volts Amperes Minutes Min Max Units
Operation 1 5 40,000 Peak Inverse 0.100 5

Emission
Plate current
Filament current
3
5
5
500 d -c
200 d -c
read
read
IA 30
75
5.5
-
6.5
Ma
Ma
Amp
End of life 2 3 500 d -c read 15 Ma
NOTES
1. Half -wave rectifier circuit without filter.
2. Life test conditions per Operation Test.
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THYRATRON
GL -502-A
SPECIFICATIONS
3-47
GENERAL
The tubes shall be designed to have the average The tube shall have the dimensions and be within
characteristic and maximum ratings given on the the tolerances shown on the tube outline drawing.
For the electrical tests, the cathode must reach steady state operating temperature before any other
potential is applied.
Except where otherwise specified, rated heater voltage will be applied, and the shield grid shall be
connected to the cathode.

Test See
Note Efwd E,, I,,E, Min Max Units
Heater Current 1 0.54 0.66 Ampere

Tube Voltage Drop 2 125 d -c 0.3A d -c 14 Volts
Characteristic 3 A Read 0 60 Volts
Operation 4
B 650 a -c
650 a -c 1300 0.1A d -c
Read -5.0 -1.5
-
Volts
NOTES
1. With no other voltage applied to the tube, resistor not exceeding 0.1 megohm shall be in
the heater current shall not exceed the limits series with the control grid.
specified. A. With the control grid voltage zero, the d -c
anode voltage necessary to start a discharge
2. An anode voltage of 125 volts d -c shall be shall not be greater than the limit specified.
applied, with sufficient series resistance to limit B. With the specified anode voltage applied
the average anode current to the specified value. and a sufficiently negative d -c grid voltage
The control grid shall be connected to the anode applied to prevent conduction, the control -
through a resistance of 1000 to 10,000 ohms. grid supply voltage shall gradually be made
The tube drop is measured from the anode to the more positive until conduction occurs to the
cathode by calibrated cathode-ray oscilloscope or anode. The grid supply voltage at which
other suitable means, and shall not exceed the limit conduction occurs shall be within the limits
specified. specified.
3. An anode resistor shall be used to limit the 4. Two tubes shall be operated in a rectifier
anode current to within rated average value. A circuit with a resistance load without a filter.
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The control grid shall be supplied with an a -c At the end of the period, the current of each tube
voltage of not more than 120 volts, through a shall be reduced from the rated current to zero
resistance of 0.1 megohm. by varying only the phase of the applied grid
The tubes shall be operated for five minutes voltage from zero to 180 electrical degrees lagging
under the conditions specified without arc back. with respect to the anode voltage.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
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EV-207
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
PHANOTRONS
FG-32, FG-104
FG-280
SPECIFICATIONS
4-45
GENERAL
Equipment using these types should be so de- Description and Rating Sheets, ETI-147, 148 and 151.
signed that any tube within the limits specified
will operate satisfactorily. MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
The tubes shall be designed to have the average The tubes shall have the dimensions and be with-
characteristics and maximum ratings given in the in the tolerances shown on the tube outline drawing.
For the electrical tests, the filament or cathode carries anode current for periods of not more than
must reach steady state operating temperature one -tenth second and preferably for only one-half
before any other potential is applied. The anode cycle. These periods shall be spaced at a maximum
and grid returns shall be made to the midtap of rate of one pulse per second.
the filament transformer for filamentary tubes, or In testing mercury tubes, the condensed -mercury
to the cathode connection for indirectly heated temperature shall be held at 40 t 2 C.
cathodes. The filament or heater voltage shall be The peak voltage drop, exclusive of the starting
in phase with the anode voltage and the cathode voltage, is measured from the anode to the anode
end of the heater shall be negative when the anode return by a calibrated cathode-ray oscilloscope or
is positive. other suitable means, and shall not exceed the
Except where otherwise specified, rated filament limit specified.
or heater voltage shall be applied.
See Page 3 for detailed values and limits referred 3. Operation Test
to in the following description of tests. Two tubes shall be operated in a bi-phase full -
wave (4 -anode) rectifier circuit with a resistance
1. Filament or Heater Current Test load and without a filter in the load circuit. The
over-all regulation of the anode supply voltage
With no other voltage applied to the tube, the shall be less than 10 per cent.
filament or heater current shall not exceed the For this test, the ambient temperature shall be
limits specified. held between 20 and 40 C.
After the mercury (when mercury tubes are
2. Peak Voltage Drop Test (Emission) tested) has been properly distributed, the tubes
An anode voltage of 110 volts a -c at 60 cycles shall be operated for five minutes with specified
shall be applied, with sufficient series resistance to peak inverse voltage, and rated average current
limit the peak anode current to the rated value. per tube without arcback or apparent sputtering
A circuit shall be employed such that the tube of the cathode.
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TEST-Phanotrons
Type
of 1. Filament Current 2. Peak Voltage 3. Operation
Tube 15 Amperes- Drop
Max Env
Min Max
FG-32 4.3 4.9 20 1000

FG-104 9.25 10.75 20 3000
FG-280§ 9.25 10.75 20 2000
§Before any tests are made, the filament must be operated for 15 minutes in the case of the FG-280 to condense
properly the mercury in the radiator.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
ETI-208
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SPECIFICATIONS
PHANOTRON
FG-190
SPECIFICATIONS
4-45
GENERAL
Equipment using this tube should be so designed Description and Rating Sheet, ETI-150.
ELECTRICAL R EQUIREMENTS
For the electrical tests, the filament must reach other potential is applied. The anode return shall
steady state operating temperature before any be made to the midtap of the filament transformer.

Test See ib
Ef E lm/
ip
(Peak) (Average) Min Max Units
Note
Filament current
Emission
Operation
1
2
2.5
2.5
2.5 190
5.0 -
1.25
11.0
-
13.0
12
Amperes
Volts
1. Peak Voltage Drop Test (Emission) and shall not exceed the value specified.
An anode voltage of 110 volts a -c at 60 cycles
shall be applied, with sufficient series resistance to 2. Operation Test
limit the peak anode current per anode to the The tube shall be operated in a rectifier circuit
specified value. A circuit shall be employed such with a resistance load and without a filter in the
that one anode carries current for periods of not load circuit. The over-all regulation of the anode
more than one -tenth second and preferably for only supply voltage shall be less than 15 per cent.
one-half cycle. These periods shall be spaced at a The tube shall be operated for five minutes at the
maximum rate of one pulse per second. peak inverse voltage specified and with the average
The peak voltage drop, exclusive of the starting current specified per anode without arcback or
voltage, is measured from each anode to the center apparent sputtering of the cathode.
tap of the filament transformer by a calibrated For this test, the ambient temperature shall
cathode-ray oscilloscope or other suitable means, be between +20 and +40 C.
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SPECIFICATIONS
PHANOTRON
GL -857-B
SPECIFICATIONS
4-45
GENERAL
Equipment using these types should be so Description and Rating Sheet, ETI-152.
The tubes shall be designed to have the average The tubes shall have the dimensions and be within
For the electrical tests, the cathode must reach The filament voltage shall be in phase with the
steady state operating temperature before any anode voltage and the filament shield shall be
other potential is applied. The anode return shall negative when the anode is positive.
be made to the midtap of the filament transformer.

TEST See
Filament
Ef Heating Time E10 ir, Ib Temp C Min Max Units
Note (Min)
Filament current
Peak voltage drop
1
2
5.0
5.0 1 - 40 - 30-40 -
27 33
20
Amp
Volts
(emission)
Operation 3 5.0 30 22000 - 10 30-40 -
1. With filament voltage specified and no other limit specified. The condensed -mercury shall be
voltage applied to the tube, the filament or heater within the limits specified.
current shall not exceed the limits indicated. 3. The tubes shall be operated in a 60 -cycle rec-
2. An anode voltage of 110 volts a -c at 60 tifier circuit with a resistance load and without a fil-
cycles shall be applied, with sufficient series resist- ter in the load circuit. The over-all regulation of the
ance to limit the peak anode current to the speci- anode supply voltage shall be less than 10 per cent.
fied value. A circuit shall be employed such that After the mercury has been properly distributed,
the tube carries anode current for periods of not half the peak inverse voltage specified shall be
more than one -tenth second and preferably for applied and increased within one minute to the
only one-half cycle. These periods shall be spaced full value. The tubes shall then be operated with
at a maximum rate of one pulse per second. the specified average current per tube for five
The peak voltage drop, exclusive of the starting minutes without arcback or apparent sputtering
voltage, is measured from the anode to the anode of the cathode. The ambient temperature shall
return by a calibrated cathode-ray oscilloscope or be within the limit specified.
other suitable means, and shall not exceed the Artificial cooling may be used.
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SPECIFICATIONS
PH ANOTRON
GL -869-B
SPECIFICATIONS
4-45
GENERAL
Equipment using these types should be so Description and Rating Sheet, ETI-154.

TEST See Filament
Note Ef Heating Time Epp, ip Ip Temp C Min Max Units
(Min)
Filament current
Peak voltage drop
1
2
5.0
5.0
-1 - 15 - 30-40
17 21
20
Amp
Volts
(emission)
Operation 3 5.0 30 20000 2.5 30-40
1. With filament voltage specified and no other limit specified. The condensed -mercury tempera-
voltage applied to the tube, the filament or heater ture shall be within the limits specified.
current shall not exceed the limits indicated. 3. The tubes shall be operated in a 60 -cycle
2. An anode voltage of 110 volts a -c at 60 rectifier circuit with a resistance load and without a
cycle shall be applied, with sufficient series resist- filter in the load circuit. The over-all regulation of the
ance to limit the peak anode current to the speci- anode supply voltage shall be less than 10 per cent.
fied value. A circuit shall be employed such that After the mercury has been properly distributed,
the tube carries anode current for periods of not half the peak inverse voltage specified shall be
more than one -tenth second and preferably for applied and increased within one minute to the full
only one-half cycle. These periods shall be spaced value. The tubes shall then be operated with the
at a maximum rate of one pulse per second. specified average current per tube for five minutes
The peak voltage drop, exclusive of the starting without arcback or apparent sputtering of the
voltage, is measured from the anode to the anode cathode. The ambient temperature shall be within
return by a calibrated cathode-ray oscilloscope or the limits specified.
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SPECIFICATIONS
PHANOTRON
GL -872-A 872
SPECIFICATIONS
4-45
GENERAL
Equipment using these types should be so de- Description and Rating Sheet, ETI-155.
signed that any tube within the limits specified will

TEST Filament
See Er Heating Time Epp, ip Ib Temp C Min Max Units
Note (Min)
Filament current
Peak voltage drop
1
2
5.0
5.0 1 - 5.0 - 30-45
6.25 8.0
20
Amp
Volts
(emission)
Operation 3 5.0 30 10000 1.25 20-60 -
1. With filament voltage specified and no other other suitable means, and shall not exceed the
voltage applied to the tube, the filament or heater limit specified. The condensed -mercury tempera-
current shall not exceed the limits indicated. ture shall be within the limits specified.
2. An anode voltage of 110 volts a -c at 60 3. The tubes shall be operated in a 60 -cycle rec-
cycles shall be applied, with sufficient series resist- tifier circuit with a resistance load and without a fil-
ance to limit the peak anode current to the speci- ter in the load circuit. The over-all regulation of the
fied value. A circuit shall be employed such that the anode supply voltage shall be less than 10 per cent.
tube carries anode current for periods of not more After the mercury has been properly distributed,
than one -tenth second and preferably for only one- the tubes shall be operated for five minutes with
half cycle. These periods shall be spaced at a specified peak inverse voltage, and average current
maximum rate of one pulse per second. per tube without arcback or apparent sputtering
The peak voltage drop, exclusive of the starting of the cathode. The ambient temperature shall be
voltage, is measured from the anode to the anode within the limits specified.
return by a calibrated cathode-ray oscilloscope or Artificial cooling may be used.
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SPECIFICATIONS
PHANOTRON
GL -8008
SPECIFICATIONS
12-45
GENERAL
Equipment using these types should be so de- Description and Rating Sheet, ETI-256.
signed that any tube within the limits specified
For the electrical tests, the cathode must reach steady state operating
temperature before any other potential is applied. The anode return
shall be made to the midtap of the filament transformer. The filament
voltage shall be in phase with the anode voltage and the filament
shield shall be negative when the anode is positive.

TEST Filament
See
Note E1 Heating Time
(Min)
Eiv i Ib Temp C Min Max Units
Filament current 1 5.0 6.25 8.0 Amp

Peak voltage drop 2 5.0 1 5.0 30-45 20 Volts
(emission)
Operation 3 5.0 30 10000 1.25 20-60
NOTES
1. With filament voltage specified and no other other suitable means, and shall not exceed the
voltage applied to the tube, the filament or heater limit specified. The condensed -mercury tempera-
current shall not exceed the limits indicated. ture shall be within the limits specified.
2. An anode voltage of 110 volts a -c at 60 3. The tubes shall be operated in a 60 -cycle
cycles shall be applied, with sufficient series re- rectifier circuit with a resistance load and without
sistance to limit the peak anode current to the a filter in the load circuit. The over-all regulation
specified value. A circuit shall be employed such of the anode supply voltage shall be less than
that the tube carries anode current for periods of 10 per cent.
not more than one -tenth second and preferably After the mercury has been properly distributed,
for only one-half cycle. These periods shall the tubes shall be operated for five minutes with
be spaced at a maximum rate of one pulse per specified peak inverse voltage, and average current
second. per tube without arcback or apparent sputtering
The peak voltage drop, exclusive of the starting of the cathode. The condensed -mercury tempera-
voltage, is measured from the anode to the anode ture shall be within the limits specified. Artificial
return by a calibrated cathode-ray oscilloscope or cooling may be used.
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SPECIFICAU ONS
PHANOTRON
GL -673
SPECIFICATIONS
12-45
GENERAL
Equipment using these types should be so and Rating Sheet, ETI-243.
The tubes shall have the average characteristics The tube shall have the dimensions and be within
and maximum ratings given on the Description the tolerances shown on the tube outline drawing.
For the electrical tests, the cathode must reach steady state operating temperature before any other
potential is applied. The anode return shall be made to the midtap of the filament transformer. The filament
voltage shall be in phase with the anode voltage and the filament shield shall be negative when the anode
is positive.
Test Filament
See Heating I,, IL, Temp C Min Max Units
Note Time
(Min)
Filament Current
Peak Voltage Drop
1
2
5.0
5.0 0.5 6.0 - 30-45
9.0 11.5
20
Amperes
Volts
(Emission)
Operation 3 5.0 30 15000 - 1.5 20-60
NOTES
1. With filament voltage specified and no limit specified. The condensed -mercury tempera-
other voltage applied to the tube, the filament or ture shall be within the limits specified.
heater current shall not exceed the limits indi- 3. The tubes shall be operated in a 60 -cycle
cated. rectifier circuit with a resistance load and without a
2. An anode voltage of 110 volts a -c at 60 filter in the load circuit. The over-all regulation
cycles shall be applied, with sufficient series resist- of the anode supply voltage shall be less than 10
ance to limit the peak anode current to the specified per cent.
value. A circuit shall be employed such that the After the mercury has been properly distributed,
tube carries anode current for periods of not more half the peak inverse voltage specified shall be
than one -tenth second and preferably for only one- applied and increased within one minute to the full
half cycle. These periods shall be spaced at a value. The tubes shall then be operated with the
maximum rate of one pulse per second. specified average current per tube for five minutes
The peak voltage drop, exclusive of the starting without arcback or apparent sputtering of the
voltage, is measured from the anode to the anode cathode. The condensed -mercury temperature shall
return by a calibrated cathode-ray oscilloscope or be within the limits specified.
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SPECIFICATIONS
PHANOTRON
GL -575-A
SPECIFICATIONS
1 1.46
GENERAL
Equipment using this type should be so designed Rating sheet, ETI-244.
The tubes shall have the average characteristics The tubes shall have the dimensions and be
and maximum ratings given in the Description and within the tolerances shown on the outline drawing.

Fil.
Test See Heating
Note El Time ip Ib Temp C Min Max Units
(Min)
Filament Current
Peak Voltage Drop
1
2
5.0
5.0 0.5 6 - 38-42
9.0 11.5
20
Amperes
Volts
(Emission)
3peration 3 5.0 30 15,000 - 1.5 20-60
NOTES
1. With filament voltage specified and no other ture shall be within the limits specified.
voltage applied to the tube, the filament current
shall not exceed the limits indicated. 3. The tubes shall be operated in a 60 -cycle
2. An anode voltage of 110 volts a -c at 60 rectifier circuit with a resistance load and without
cycles shall be applied, with sufficient series resist- a filter in the load circuit. The over-all regulation
ance to limit the peak anode current to the speci- of the anode supply voltage shall be less than 10
fied value. A circuit shall be employed such that per cent.
the tube carries anode current for periods of not After the mercury has been properly distributed,
more than one -tenth second and preferably for half the peak inverse voltage specified shall be
only one-half cycle. These periods shall be spaced applied and increased within one minute to the full
at a maximum rate of one pulse per second. value. The tubes shall then be operated with the
The peak voltage drop, exclusive of the starting specified average, current per tube for five minutes
voltage, is measured from the anode to the anode without arcback or apparent sputtering of the
return by a calibrated cathode-ray oscilloscope or cathode. The condensed mercury temperature
other suitable means, and shall not exceed the shall be within the limits specified.
limit specified. The condensed mercury tempera- Artificial cooling may be used.
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SPECIFICATIONS
PLIOTRON
GL -5740 /FP -54
SPECIFICATIONS
1 2 -4 8
GENERAL
Equipment using this type should be so designed Description and Rating Sheet, ETI-160A.
The tube shall be designed to have the average The tube shall have the dimensions and be with-
characteristics and maximum ratings given on the in the tolerances shown on the tube outline drawing.
(Test Conditions-IRE Symbols) Limits

Test
Ef Eb Ect Ec2 Ib LI Min Max Units
Plate Current 2.5 6.0 4.0 -4.0 Read 20 150 µA

Grid -plate
Transconductance 2.5 6.0 4.0 -4.0
-- -
15 - µmhos
Grid Current
Filament Current
2.5
2.5
6.0
-
4.0
-
-4.0 Calculate
75
5x10-15
105
Amp
Ma
(Filament current test methods according to IRE Standards.)
The GL -5740 /FP -54 is a low grid current tube re- position and grid switch closed read plate current
quiring special technique and equipment for proper with grid voltage at -3.8 and - 4.2 volts. Cal-
testing. Details of the testing equipment are shown culate the gridplate transconductance from the
on the circuit diagrams K-5344693 and K-8074613. formula,
All wiring, meters, controls, and batteries of this
equipment should be mounted in a grounded, G.I 1-- I'2 micromhos.
4
metallic test set to eliminate stray electromagnetic 3. Grid Current
effects. The capacitance of the grid disconnecting A. Adjust GL-5740/FP-54 circuit as -in test 1.
switch must be negligible compared to the input B. Open amplifier input switch and turn on
capacitance of the GL -5740 /FP -54. Vernier grid voltage supply SW3. Adjust
The following outlines the procedure to be fol- amplifier bias and screen voltage to obtain
lowed in conducting the specified tests. Thoroughly 5.0 to 10 milliamperes amplifier plate cur-
clean and dry the bulb before inserting the tube rent and an output current of approximately
into the test set. 70 to 80 microamperes.
1. Plate Current C. Adjust the GL-5740/FP-54 plate voltage to
With the amplifier input switch in short-circuit obtain the same plate current as on test 1.
position and the grid switch closed, adjust elec- D. The stability of the amplifier, as determined
trode voltages to specified values and read plate by the rate of drift of the output current, is
current. affected by the amplifier screen voltage.
Therefore, the above settings must be varied
2. Grid -plate Transconductance to obtain a drift of less than 0.5 micro-
With amplifier input switch in short-circuit amperes per minute.
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The values of amplifier plate current and G. Open the grid disconnecting switch and
output current and the GL-5740/FP-54 plate time to the nearest second the interval
current must be maintained as specified in B required for the output current to drift
and C. This procedure may take several hours. between the two points noted in E (dis-
regard initial transients).
E. Calibrate the amplifier by noting the output H. Repeat G until three successive readings
current before and after changing the GL- agree within 5 per cent.
5740/FP-54 grid voltage 10 millivolts. I. The grid current is calculated from the
F. Ad just the grid voltage to a value at which following formula:
the output current is approximately 15 I. - 6 x 10-14amperes
microamperes greater than the highest value
noted in E. where t = time in seconds obtained from G.
R1-10,000 Ohms, 5 w AMPLIFIER
R2-10,000 Ohms, 5 w
R3-200 Ohms
R4-200 Ohms, 5 w
R5-200 Ohms 6AC7
Z.3)PLATE CURRENT
R5-200 Ohms, 5 W
R7-20,000 Ohms SEE K-5344693
R8-2,000 Ohms, 5 w SW3
R9-2,000 Ohms, 5 w
SW3-DPDT Shorting 1
Switch (Input)
µA2-0-20-200 Microam-
meter D -c sw4
mA2-0-15 Panel Milliam-
meter D -c 1111.111 OUTPUT
SW4- DPST Switch 90V. CURRENT
6AC7
Schematic Diagram of Connections for GL-5740/FP-54 Test Set
K-8074613
2-13-42
R,-400 Ohms
R2-400 Ohms FP -54
R3-400 Ohms SWE
R4-400 Ohms
R5-100 Ohms
R6-7 Ohms
B1-2 V Storage Cell
B2-6 V Storage Battery SW, SWt
B3-8 V Storage Battery
V1-0-7.5 Panel Voltmeter D -c
V5-0-200 Millivoltmeter D -c
-3
rt
SW1-1400 L Switch, Yaxley R2
1 Stage, 5 Position Circuit
Selector Switch
SW2-Low Capacity Switch
(Grid Disconnector) R
µA,-0-100 Microammeter D -c
MA1-0-1 Panel Milliammeter
D -c
SW3-DPST Mercury Contact
Switch
SW4-TPST Mercury Contact
Switch
NOTE: Five GL-5740/FP-54 posi-
tions with separate grid switches
are selected by means of SW1 for
(4ilfSW4
measuring space charge grid cur- 1B,
Ba B3
rent and plate current.
Schematic Diagram of Connections for GL-5740/FP-54 Test Set
K-5344693
7-16-45 Electronics Department
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
ETI-214
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SPECIFICATIONS
PLIOTRON
GL -207
SPECIFICATIONS
4-45
GENERAL

IRE Symbols
Test
See Ef Eb Ec, Ib LI Time Min Max Units
Note Volts Kv Volts Amp Amp
Capacitance (Cg -p) - - - -- 24 30 mPf

Capacitance (Cg -f)
Capacitance (Cp-f) - -
15
1.5
21
2.5
µµf
µµF
Operation
Emission
3
1 22
15
15
2 2000
2.33
read total ---
0.2 5 min.
Inst.
18
22
0.35
-
22
0.65
kw
amp
Grid voltage
Plate voltage
2
2
22
22
10
read
read
-300
0.02
0.75 --- Inst.
Inst.
-450
9
-650
11
volts
kv
Plate voltage
Reverse grid current
Filament current
2
4
22
22
22
read
10 adjust
0 0.75
0.75 read
Inst.
-
5 min -3.5
49
4.5
-100
53
kv
µa
amp
Notes
1. Self-excited oscillator, grid leak approx former centertap
15,000 ohms 3. Calculate from plate voltage readings
2. Grid voltage measured from filament trans - 4. Read Ici, at end of 5 minutes operation
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TEST CONDITIONS
IRE Symbols TEST LIMITS
Test
See Ef Eb Ec, Ib Ie, Time
Note Volts Volts Volts Ma Ma Minutes Min Max Units
Capacitance
Cgp
-- -- -- -- -- -- - 41 53 PAr
Cgk
Cpk -- -- -- -- - 21
3.4
30
5.6
Allf
-
mg
Operation
5
1 11
-
2500 -- -
1000 180
-5
18.5
1600
22.5
watts
Emission check
Grid characteristic
2 read
11 2000 read 10 -- -90
9.8
-125
volts
volts
Plate characteristic
Plate characteristic --
11
11
read
read
-60
0
300
300 - - 1700
550
2060
750
volts
volts
Filament current
3
4
11
0
11
--
2000
-
adjust
--
400 read
-- -
5
-
--
14.7
-550
-50
16.3
ma
ga
amp
Notes
1. Self-excited oscillator, frequency below 3 mc, 4. After preceding reverse grid current test, open
grid leak approximately 3000 ohms. filament circuit, allow electrodes to cool below
2. After operation test, reduce filament voltage visible color, reclose filament circuit, and read
until power output reduces 10 per cent. - Ia immediately.
3. Read - at end of 5 minutes' operation. 5. Calculate from plate characteristic tests.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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GENERAL
characteristics and maximum ratings given on the the tolerances shown on the tube outline drawings.
TEST CONDITIONS
Test
See E, Eb E0, Ib Ici Time
Note Volts Kv Volts Amp Amp Minutes Min Max Units
Capacitance
Cgp
Cgk
- - 54
43
85
63
AO
AO
Cpk
Amplification factor 1 - 3
40
-
6
50
Atlf
Operation
Emission
-2
3
33
22
33
20
3
read
3000
-100 3.0
10
read total -
1.0 5
Inst.
Inst.
115
1.4
18
2.7
23
kw
amp
kv
Plate characteristic 3 33 read 0 3.0 Inst. 14 18 kv
Grid characteristic
Filament current
4
3 33
33
33
18
20
read
adjust
0.1
2.5 read
Inst.
-5 -
-280
199
-370
-500
215
volts
µa
amp
NOTES
1. Calculate from plate characteristic readings. 3. Grid voltage measured from filament trans-
2. Self-excited oscillator 1.5 Mc, grid leak former centertap.
approximately 1600 ohms. 4. Read Id at end of 5 minutes' operation.
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GENERAL

IRE Symbols
Test
See Ef Eb Eci Ib Ici Time Min Max Units
Note Volts Kv Volts Amp Amp Minutes
Capacitance
Cgp -- - -- - -- - -- 21 27 AO
Cgk
- -- -- -- -- -- 28.8 41.2 iska-
- -
Cpk 1.0 3.0 AO
Operation
Emission
-
2
3
12.6
7
12.6
10
2
read
2000
-200 2.0
4.5
read total --
0.80 5
Inst.
Inst.
28
0.2
6.5
0.5
8.1
kw
amp
kv
Grid characteristic
3
3
12.6
12.6
read
10 read
0 2.0
0.02 - Inst.
Inst.
-
2.8
-460
3.6
-690
kv
volts
Filament current -4 12.6
12.6 -10 adjust 2.0 read
-5
300
-250
330
µa
amp
NOTES
2. Self-excited oscillator, grid resistor approx former centertap.
1600 ohms. 4. Read Id at end of 5 minutes' operation.
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GENERAL
Equipment using this type should be so designed Description and Rating Sheet, ET I -171.
TEST CONDITIONS
Test
See Ef Eb E0 Ib let Time Min Max
Note Volts Kv Volts Amp Amp Minutes Units
Capacitance
Cgp 15.0 20.0 blilf
Cgk 19.2 27.4 µkif
Cpk 1.8 3.6 µµf
Operation
Emission
1
2 11
8
10
1 1000
2.0
read total -
0.30 5
Inst.
18.9
12
0.3
-
23.1
0.8
kw
amp
Plate characteristic 3 11 read -200 1.0 Inst. 6.5 8.5 kv
Grid characteristic
3
3
4
11
11
11
read
7.5
7.5
read
adjust
0 1.0
0.02
1.0
-
read
Inst.
Inst.
5 -
2.8
-325
3.8
-475
-100
kv
volts
µa
Filament current 11 120 128 amp
NOTES
2. Self-excited oscillator, grid leak approx former centertap.
6000 ohms. 4. Read Li at end of 5 minutes' operation.
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IRE Symbols
Test
See Ef Ei, Eel Ib Icr Time Min Max Units
Capacitance
Cgp 24 31 µµf
Cgk 15 23 libti
Cpk
Amplification factor 1 - 1.0
7.6
-
3.0
9.4 -
µ./..tf
Operation
Emission
2 22
15
17
2 2000
2.2
read total --
0.16 5
Inst.
14
0.35 0.85
kw
amp
Grid characteristic
3
3
3
22
22
22
read
read
12
-1000
read
0
0.75
0.75
0.020
-- Inst.
Inst.
Inst.
9.5
1.6
-1500
11.5
2.2
-1950
kv
kv
volts
grid current 4 22 10 adjust 0.75 read 5 -100 i.La
Filament current 22 57 62 amp
NOTES
2. Self-excited oscillator, 1.5 mc. Grid leak former centertap.
approx 17,500 ohms. 4. Read Ij at end of 5 minutes' operation.
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GENERAL

IRE Symbols
Test
See Ef Eb Eel Ib Ict Time MM Max Units
Capacitance
Cgp - - -- -- -- -- 27 33 µµf
Cgk
-- -- -- 15 24 µµf
- -
Cpk 0.5 2.5 µµf
Amplification factor 1 42.5 57.5
Operation 2 22 15 2.0 0.25 5 20 kw
Emission
3
3
15
22
22
2.0
read
read
2000
-100
0
read total
0.75
0.75
-- Inst.
Inst.
Inst.
0.35
12
7.5
0.85
16.5
11.0
amp
kv
kv
Grid
Filament current
4 22
22 -
15
read
adjust
-
0.50 read
Inst.
5 -
-240
57
-400
-100
62
volts
µa
amp
NOTES
approx 5000 ohms. 4. Read Ia at end of 5 minutes' operation.
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GENERAL

IRE Symbols
Test
See Ef Eb E Ib Ic, Min Max Units
Amp Amp Time
Note Volts Kv Volts
Capacitance (Cg -p)

- -- - -- 28.5 37.5 µµf
Capacitance (Cg -f)
Capacitance (Cp-f) - - - - 39.5
2.0
56.5
4.0
AO
-
µId
Operation
Emission
3
1 20
14
20
2
-
2000
4
read total --
0.6 5 min
Inst.
32.4
50
1.5
-
39.6
4.0
kw
amp
Grid voltage
Plate voltage
2
2
20
20
20
read
read
-200
0.02
1.0 -- Inst.
Inst.
-530
9.2
-770
13.2
volts
kv
Plate voltage
Filament current
2
4
20
20
20
read
20 adjust
0 1.0
1.0 read
Inst.
5 min -3
175
5
-250
190
kv
µa
amp
NOTES
1. Self-excited oscillator, grid leak approx 6000 former centertap.
ohms. 3. Calculate from plate voltage readings.
2. Grid voltage measured from filament trans - 4. Read Id at end of 5 -minute operation.
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GENERAL
TEST CONDITIONS
Test
See Ef Eb Eel Ih Ici Time
Note Volts Kv Volts Amp Amp Minutes Min Max Units
Capacitance
Cgp
Cgk - - - 7.6
8.4
9.8
12.0
PIZ
1.9.d.
Cpk 0.6 1.2 mbds
Amplification Factor
Operation
Emission
1
2 16
11
4.0
1 1000
1.0
Read total --
0.10 5
Inst.
17.2
2.0
0.25
-
25.8
0.75
kw
amp
Plate Characteristic
3
3
16
16
Read
Read
-50
0
0.5
0.5 -- Inst.
Inst.
1.8
1.2
2.8
1.8
kv
kv
Grid Characteristic
Reverse Grid Current
Filament Current
3
4
16
16
16
3.0
3.0
Read
Adjust
0.02
0.5 Read
- -
Inst. -160
35
-270
-125
40
volts
ga
amp
NOTES
former centertap.
2. Self-excited oscillator, grid resistor approx
1600 ohms. 4. Read Ia at end of 5 minutes' operation.
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GENERAL

IRE Symbols
Test
See Ef Eb Eel Ib Ici Time Max Units
Capacitance
Cgp - - - - 7.7 10.1 ililf
- --
Cgk 8.4 12.0 Nuf
Cpk
Amplification Factor 1 - - - 0.7
17.2
1.3
-
25.8
Ahtf
Operation
Emission - 2 16
11
4.0
1 1000
1.0
Read total --
0.10 5
Inst.
2.0
0.25 0.75
kw
amp
3
3
-50
16
16
Read
Read 0
0.5
0.5 -- Inst.
Inst.
1.8
1.2
2.8
1.8
kv
kv
- --
Grid Characteristic 3 16 3.0 Read 0.02 Inst. -160 -270 volts
Filament Current -4 16
16
3.0 Adjust 0.5 Read
35
-125
40
pa
amp
NOTES
former centertap.
2. Self-excited oscillator, grid leak approx 4000
ohms. 4. Read IC, at end of 5 minutes' operation.
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GENERAL
TEST CONDITIONS
Test
See Ef Eb Eel Ib Id Time Min Max Units
Capacitance
Cg -p -- - -- 15.8 21.2 ktµf
Cg -k
Cp-k - - 19.2
2
27.4
4
µIA'
Ai-tf
Operation
Emission
1
2
- 11
8
10
1.0 1000
1.5
read total -
.30 5
Inst.
18.9
10
0.5
-
23.1
1.4
kw
amp
Plate Characteristic 3 11 read -200 1.0 Inst. 6.5 8.5 kv
Plate Characteristic 3 11 read 0 1.0 Inst. 2.8 3.8 kv
Grid Characteristic
Filament Current
3
-
4
11
11
11
7.5
5.0
read
adjust
0.02
1.0 read
Inst. -325
5 -
110
-475
-100
128
volts
iia
amp
Notes
2. Self-excited oscillator, grid leak approxi- former centertap.
mately 6000 ohms. 4. Read I at end of 5 minutes' operation.
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GENERAL
TEST CONDITIONS
Test
See Ef Eb Ed Ib Id Time
Note Volts Kv Volts Amp Amp Minutes MM Max Units
Capacitance
-- -- - -- - -
Cg -p
Cg -k
- -- - - - - 27
15
33
21
µpi
AO'
Cp-k
- - 1.5
- 2.5 kutf
---
Operation 1 22 13.5 1.0 0.075 5 8.5 kw
Emission 15 2.0 2000 read total Inst. 0.35 0.65 amp
Plate Characteristic 2 22 read 0 0.75 Inst. 1.6 2.2 kv
Grid Characteristic
Filament Current
2
-
3
22
22
22
12
-
10
read
-
adjust
0.02
0.45 read
Inst.
5
- -
-1450
58
-1950
-100
61
volts
µa
amp
Notes
approx 25,000 ohms.
2. Grid voltage measured from filament trans - 3. Read lc, at end of 5 minutes' operation.
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SPECIFICATIONS
12-45
GENERAL
TEST CONDITIONS
Test
See E1 Eb Eel Ib Li Time
Note Volts Kv Volts Amp Amp Minutes Min Max Unit
Capacitance
Cg -p
Cg -k
- - - --- 28
15
34
24
Pmf
mi.if
Cp-k
Amplification Factor 4 - - 1.0
42.5
3.0
-
-57.5
jAft.if
Operation
Emission
-1
2
22
15
22
12.5
2.0
read
2000
0
2.0
read total
.42 ---
0.25 5
Inst.
15
0.35
5.0
.85
7.4
kw
amp
kw
Grid Characteristic
2
2
22
22
read
15
-100
read
0.42
0.020 - Inst.
-
9.2
-240
13.2
-400
kv
volts
Filament Current
3 22
22 -
12.5 adjust 0.42 read 5
57
-100
62
mu a
amp
Notes
approx 5000 ohms. 3. Read I,, at end of 5 minutes' operation.
2. Grid voltage measured from filament trans- 4. Calculate from plate characteristics.
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GENERAL

IRE Symbols
Test
See Ef Eb Ed Ib Id Time Min Max Units
Capacitance (Cg -p)

--- - - - - 29.8 38.8 Aid
Capacitance (Cg -f)
Capacitance (Cp-f)
- -- - -
-- -- 39.5
2.6
56.5
4.4
',Lauf
-
plif
Oscillation
Emission
3
1
- 20
14
20
2 2000
--
4.0
read total -
0.6 5 min
Inst.
32.4
50
1.5
-
39.6
4.0
kw
amp
Grid Voltage
Plate Voltage
2
2
20
20
20
read
read
-200
0.02
1.0 -- Inst.
Inst.
-530
9.2
-770
13.2
volt
kv
Plate Voltage
Filament Current
2
-
4
20
20
20
read
-
20
-
adjust
0 1.0
-
1.0
-
read
Inst.
-
5 min -
3
175
5
-250
190
kv
/-ta
amp
Notes
1. Self-excited oscillator, grid leak approx 6000 former centertap.
ohms. 3. Calculate from plate voltage readings.
2, Grid voltage measured from filament trans - 4. Read lc, at end of 5 -min. operation.
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SPECIFICATIONS 8-48
GENERAL

IRE Symbols
Test
See Ef Eb Eel Ib Ici Time
Note Volts Volts Volts Ma Ma Minutes MM Max Units
Capacitance
Cgp -- - - - -- - 9.5 12.5 µµf
Cgk
Cpk - - - --
6.4
2.9
10.2
4.7
yid
-
µµf
Operation
1
2
10
10
read
-
1500 --
vary
-
90
200
--
45
-2
67.5
-
180 -
82.5
watts
Emission check
Plate current -
3 read
10 1500 -5 read
-- --
20
-
8.5
60
volts
ma
Reverse grid current (a)
Reverse grid current (b)
Filament current
--
4 10
10
10
1500
1500
adjust
-
-5 -
200
- -5
5.0
15
5.5
µa
µa
amp
Notes
1. Read Eb for E = zero and +10 volts. 3. After operation test, decrease E, until power
2. Self-excited oscillator, frequency approxi- output reduces 10 per cent.
mately 8 megacycles, grid leak approximately 4. Grid current to be read within three seconds
5000 ohms. maximum after switching over from con-
dition "a."
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GL -0D3 /VR150
SPECIFICATIONS
5.49
GENERAL
Equipment using this type should be so designed Description and Rating Sheet, ETI -176.
Limits
Test See
Note
MM Max Units
Starting voltage 1 180 volts

Anode voltage at 5 milliamperes anode current 2 145 volts
Anode voltage at 40 milliamperes anode current 2 162 volts
Regulation (5-40 milliamperes) 5.5 volts
NOTES:
1. Sufficient resistance is placed in series with the anode -supply voltage to limit the anode current to 30 milliamperes. The
d -c anode -supply voltage is increased until complete breakdown occurs. Starting voltage is read just before breakdown.
2. The anode current specified is obtained by adjusting the d -c anode -supply voltage, the resistor in series with the anode,
or both the voltage and resistor.
3. The regulation (5-40 milliamperes) is equal to the difference between the anode voltage at 5 milliamperes and the anode
voltage at 40 milliamperes.
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GL -0C3 /VR105
SPECIFICATIONS
5-49
GENERAL
Limits
Test See
Note
Min Max Units
Starting voltage 1 127 Volts

Anode voltage at 5 milliamperes anode current 2 105 Volts
Anode voltage at 40 milliamperes anode current 2 112 Volts
Regulation (5-40 milliamperes) 3 4 Volts
NOTES:
1. Sufficient resistance is placed in series with the anode -supply voltage to limit the anode current to 30 milliamperes. The
d -c anode -supply voltage is increased until complete breakdown occurs. Starting voltage is read just before breakdown.
2. The anode current specified is obtained by adjusting the d -c anode -supply voltage, the resistor in series with the anode,
or both the voltage and resistor.
3. The regulation (5-40 milliamperes) is equal to the difference between the anode voltage at 5 milliamperes and the anode
voltage at 40 milliamperes.
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PHOTOTUBES
GL-1P29'FJ-401
SPECIFICATIONS
5.49
GENERAL
Equipment using these tubes should be so Description and Rating Sheet, ETI-178.
For all tests the anode voltage shall be applied through a resistance of one megohm.

Type of See NEMA SYMBOLS
Test Tube Note E X, A Min Max Unit
-
---
Monochromatic GL-1P29/FJ-401 90 4000 4.75 µa/watt
Sensitivity(S,) 90
90
90
4500
5000
7000
3.75
-
2.75 -
1/2 Sv at
µa/watt
µa/watt
µa/watt
4000
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PHOTOTUBE
GL -9 1 7
SPECIFICATIONS
4-45
GENERAL

Test See Light Flux 12,,
Note Ebb Lumens Meg Min Max Units
Emission 1, 5 25 0.1 1.0 1.0 µa

Sensitivity 1, 5 250 0.1 1.0 1.2 3.2 µa
Leakage 2 250 0 1.0 0.1 µa
A -K resistance 3 0 50,000 Meg
Gas ratio 4 1.3
NOTES
1. Light source: Mazda projection lamp oper- 5. Preheat tubes for one hour with EH, =-
ated at 2870 K. It shall be replaced or photometered
250 v, R0=1.0 meg. Light source: 125 v-25 w
every 100 hours. Use diaphragm opening IA in. in inside frosted Mazda lamp, operated at 117-127
diameter. Center the light beam on the center of
cathode. Pins 3 and 4 nearest light source. v, rms. Phototube cathode located approx 6.5
2. This test is made in absolute darkness. in. from center of lamp filament. Center the light
3. Use high resistance ohmmeter. beam on center of cathode. Pins 3 and 4 nearest the
4. Gas ratio: Sensitivity/emission. light source. Adjust lamp voltage to give II, = 9 µa.
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GL -919
SPECIFICATIONS
4-45
GENERAL

Test See Light Flux R,
Ebb Min Max Units
Note Lumens Meg
Emission 1, 4 25 0.1 1.0 1.0 µa

Sensitivity 1, 4 250 0.1 1.0 1.2 3.2 µa
Leakage 2 250 0 1.0 0.1 µa
A -K resistance
Gas ratio
5
3
0
-
50,000
1.3
Meg
NOTES
1. Light source: Mazda projection lamp oper- 4. Preheat tubes for 1 hour with E,,,, = 250 v,
R0= 1.0 meg light source: 125 v 25 w inside
ated 2870 K. It shall be replaced or photometered
frosted Mazda lamp, operated at 117-127 v rms.
every 100 hours. Use diaphragm opening lA in. in
diameter. Center the light beam on center of Phototube cathodes located approx 6.5 in. from
cathode. Pins 3 and 4 nearest light source. center of lamp filament. Center the light beam on
Use high resistance ohmmeter. This test is
2. the center of cathode. Pins 3 and 4 nearest to the
made in absolute darkness. light source. Adjust lamp voltage to give = 9 µa.
3. Gas ratio: Sensitivity/emission. 5. This test is made in absolute darkness.
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PHOTOTUBE
GL -921
SPECIFICATIONS
4-45
GENERAL

Test See Light Flux 12,
Note Ebb
Lumens Meg Min Max Units
Emission 1 25 0.1 1.0 1.0 µa

Sensitivity 1 90 0.1 1.0 7.5 20.5 µa
Gas amplification 2 10
Leakage 3 90 0 1.0 0.1 µa
NOTES
1. Light source: Mazda projection lamp oper- cathode.
ated at 2870 K. It shall be replaced or photometered 2. Gas amplification: Sensitivity/emission.
every 100 hours. Use diaphragm opening in. in
diameter. Center the light beam on the center of 3. This test is made in absolute darkness.
4-45 (750)
Filing No. 8850
ETI-226
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
PHOTOTUBE
GL -922
SPECIFICATIONS
4-45
GENERAL
Equipment using these tubes should be so de- Description and Rating Sheet, ETI-188.
signed that any tube within the limits specified will

Test See
Ebb Light Flux R.,
Min Max
Note Lumens Meg Units
Emission 1, 5 25 0.1 1.0 1.0 µa

Sensitivity 1, 5 250 0.1 1.0 1.2 3.2 µa
Leakage
A -K resistance
Gas ratio
2
3
4
250 0
0 -
1.0
50,000
0.1
1.5
µa
Meg
NOTES
1. Light source: Mazda projection lamp oper-
Gas ratio: Sensitivity/emission.
4.
ated at 2870 K. It shall be replaced or photometered Preheat tubes for one hour with E,,, = 250
5.
every 100 hours. Use diaphragm opening in. in
v, R =1.0 meg. Light source: 125 v 25 w inside
diameter. Center the light beam on the center of frosted Mazda lamp, operated at 117-127 v rms.
cathode. Phototube cathode located approx 6.5 in. from
2. This test is made in absolute darkness. center of lamp filament. Center of lamp filament
is to be on same plane as center of cathode. Adjust
3. Use high resistance ohmmeter. lamp voltage to give I,, = 4 µa.
4-45 (750)
Filing No. 8850
GENERAL ELECTRIC
ET1-227
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
PHOTOTUBE
GL -923
SPECIFICATIONS
4-45
GENERAL
TEST CONDITIONS TETS LIMITS

Test Light Flux R,
See Note Ebb Lumens Megohms Min Max Units
Dark Current
Emission
1
2
90
25
0
0.1
1.0
1.0
-
1.0
0.1 µa D -c
µa D -c
Sensitivity
Gas Amplification
Interelectrode Capacitance
2
3 -
90 0.1 1.0
-
7.5
1.5
20.5
10
2.5
µa D -c
1-1/2f
Note 1 This test is made in absolute darkness. phragm with an opening 1A -inch in
2 Test made in a light -tight compartment diameter is located so that the light beam
with a Mazda projection lamp operated is centered on the cathode.
at 2870 K as a source of light. A dia- 3-Gas amplification: Sensitivity/Emission.
4-45 (750)
Filing No. 8850
ETI-228
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
PHOTOTUBE
GL -927
SPECIFICATIONS
4-45
GENERAL

Test See
EbbMeg
NoteLumens Light Flux Rp
Min Max Units
Emission 1 25 0.1 1.0 .9 pa

Sensitivity
Gas amplification
Leakage
1
2
3
90
90 0
0.1 1.0
1.0
6.0 18.5
10
0.1
-
µa
/la
NOTES
1. Light source: Mazda projection lamp oper- light beam on center of cathode. Pin 2 nearest the
ated at 2870 K. It shall be replaced or photometered light source.
every 100 hours. Use diaphragm opening of 17 2. Gas amplification: Sensitivity/emission.
mm by 7.5 mm rectangular aperture. Center the 3. This test is made in absolute darkness.
4-45 (750)
Filing No. 8850
GENERALOELECTRIC
ETI-229
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
PHOTOTUBE
GL -929
SPECIFICATIONS
4-45
GENERAL

Test
See Note Ebb
Light Flux R, Min Max Units
Lumens Megohms
Dark Current 1 250 0 1.0 0.0125 µa D -c

Emission 2 25 0.1 1.0 µa D -c
Sensitivity
Gas Amplification
2
3
-
250 0.1
- -
1.0
-
2.5
1.9
7.0
1.25
3.3
µa D -c
i-tµf
2 Test made in a light -tight compartment diameter is located so that the light beam
at 2870 K as a source of light. A dia- 3 Gas amplification: Sensitivity/Emission.
4-45 (750)
Filing No. 8850
GENERAL ELECTRIC
ETI-230
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
PHOTOTUBE
GL -930
SPECIFICATIONS
4-45
GENERAL

Test Light Flux R ,,
See Note Ebb Lumens Megohms Min Max Units

Emission 2 25 0.1 1.0 1.0 µa D -c
Sensitivity
Gas Amplification
2
-
3
90
-
0.1 1.0 7.5
1.8
20.5
10
3.2
µa D -c
µPcf
2-Test made in a light -tight compartment diameter is located so that the light beam
at 2870 K as a source of light. A dia- 3 -Gas amplification: Sensitivity/Emission.
4-45 (750)
Filing No. 8850
GENERAL0ELECTRIC
ETI-231
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
PHOTOTUBE
GL -931-A
SPECIFICATIONS
4-45
GENERAL

Test See
Volts Light 12p
Note per Ebb Flux Meg Min Avg Max Units
Stage Lumens
Anode current 1, 2 100 100 0.001 0.01 450 2000 µa

Cathode current 2, 3 0.001 0.01 0.006 0.010 µa
Anode leakage
Cathode leakage
Amplification
1
1
4
100
100
100
100
0
0
0.01
0.01 -
75000
0.1
200000
0.25
-
5.0
µa
-
µa
NOTE
1. E, voltage is measured between ninth Adjust tube position to give the maximum
dynode and the anode. sensitivity.
2. Light source: MAZDA projection lamp oper- 3. 100 volts applied between pins 1 and 2 and
ated at 2870 K. Lighted cathode area shall the cathode.
not be less than 7 square millimeters (ap- 4. Amplification: Anode current/cathode cur-
proximately 3 millimeter -diameter aperture). rent.
4-45 (750)
Filing No. 8850
GENERAL ELECTRIC
ETI-241
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
PHOTOTUBE
GL -918
SPECIFICATIONS
12-45
GENERAL
Equipment using these tubes should be so and Rating Sheet, ETI-184.
The tube shall have the average characteristics The tube shall have the dimensions and be within

Test See Ebb Light Flux Rp
Lumens Meg Min Max Units
Note Volts

Emission 2 25 0.1 1.0 1.8 µa D -c
Sensitivity 2 90 0.1 1.0 10.0 20.5 µa D -c
Gas Amplification 3 10.5
Interelectrode Capacitance 1.9 3.5 i-cµf
NOTES
1. This test made in absolute darkness. inch in diameter is located so that the light beam
2. Test made in a light -tight compartment with is centered on the cathode.
a Mazda projection lamp operated at 2870 K as a Sensitivity
3. Gas Amplification:
source of light. A diaphragm with an opening 2- Emission
12-45 (2M)
Filing No. 8850
GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC
En -276
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
PHOTOTUBE
PJ-22
SPECIFICATIONS
3-47
GENERAL

Test See Ebb Light Flux R.,
Min Max Units
Note Volts Lumens Meg

Emission 2 90 0.5 1.0 3.5 µa D -c
Sensitivity 2 200 0.5 1.0 µa D -c
Interelectrode Capacitance 1.9 3.5 µµf
NOTES
This test made in absolute darkness.
1. inch in diameter is located so that the light beam
Test made in a light -tight compartment with is centered on the cathode.
2.
source of light. A diaphragm with an opening IA - Emission
Supersedes in part ED -222 dated 4-45
3 -47 (3M)
Filing No. 8850
GENERAL ELECTRIC
EV-277
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
PHOTOTUBE
GL -441
SPECIFICATIONS
3-47
GENERAL

Test See EH, Light Flux R.,
Note Volts Lumens Meg Min Max Units

Emission 2 25 0.1 1.0 2.1 µa D -c
Sensitivity 2 250 0.1 1.0 2.5 7.0 ma D -c
Interelectrode Capacitance 1.9 3.5 µµf
NOTES
This test made in absolute darkness.
1. inch in diameter is located so that the light beam
Test made in a light -tight compartment with
2. is centered
source of light. A diaphragm with an opening M- Emission
Supersedes in part ETI-222 dated 4-45
3-47 (3M)
Filing No. 8850
GENERAL ELECTRIC
ETI-278
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
PHOTOTUBE
GL -868 PJ-23
SPECIFICATIONS
3.47
GENERAL

Test See Ebb Light Flux Rp
Volts Lumens Min Max Units
Note Meg
Dark Current
Emission
1
2
90
25 0.1
0 1.0
1.0
-
0.7
0.1 µa D -c
µa D -c
Sensitivity
Gas Amplification
2
3
90 0.1 1.0
-
5.0
1.9
14.5
8.0
3.5
µa D -c
kt,uf
NOTES
1. This test made in absolute darkness. inch in diameter so that the light beam
2. Test made in a light -tight compartment with is centered on the cathode.
source of light. A diaphragm with an opening IA - Emission
Supersedes in part ETI-222 dated 4-45
3 -47 (3M)
Filing No. 8850
GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC
ETI-271
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
VACUUM
CAPACITORS
GL -1L22, 1L23,
1L24 AND
SPECIFICATIONS 1L25
1 1 -46
GENERAL
Equipment using these types should be so de- 265 and 266.
signed that any capacitor within the limits speci-
fied will operate satisfactorily. MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
The capacitor shall be designed to have the The capacitor shall have the dimensions and be
average characteristics and maximum ratings given within the tolerances shown on the outline.
on Description and Rating sheets, ETI-263, 264,
LIMITS
Test Test Condition
Min Max
Capacitance
GL -1L22 23.75 26.25 Micromicrofarads
R -F Voltage Breakdown
GL -1L22 1.8 Megacycles 20,000 Volts peak
Vibration-High Voltage
GL -1L22 20,000 volts peak Capacitor shall not indicate a prolonged short.
GL -1L23 60 cycles a -c applied
GL -1L24 during vibration
GL -1L25
For Notes see page 2
GENERAL ELECTRIC
En -271
PAGE 2
11-46
NOTES
R -f Voltage Breakdown mately 20 cycles per second. The capacitor is fixed
The test set consists of a self-excited oscillator so that it is shaken in the plane at right angles to
operating on 1.8 megacycles. The capacitor is con- the capacitor axis. The throw is approximately
nected in series with an r -f ammeter and connected inch.
in parallel with the plate inductance of the oscil- While the vibration is taking place, an a -c 60 -
lator. cycle voltage of 20,000 volts peak is applied to the
With a peak voltage of 20,000 volts applied tube. In series with this circuit is a 50,000 -ohm
across the capacitor, there shall be no evidence of resistor and a 2 -watt neon lamp shunted with a
internal discharge. 10,000 -ohm resistor.
The vibration shall not cause the capacitor
Vibration-High Voltage cylinder to be deformed sufficiently to pass a cur-
For this test the capacitor is fixed in a test set rent through the neon lamp which will light both
that vibrates the capacitor at a rate of approxi- sections of the lamp for five seconds or more.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
11-46 (3M)
Filing No. 8850
ETI-272
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
VACUUM
CAPACITORS
GL -1L21, 1L33
SPECIFICATIONS 1L36 AND
1L38
1 1 -46
GENERAL
Equipment using these types should be so given on Description and Rating sheets, ETI-262,
designed that any capacitor within the limits 267, 268 and 269.
specified will operate satisfactorily.
MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
The capacitor shall be designed to have the The capacitor shall have the dimensions and be
average characteristics and maximum ratings within the tolerances shown on the outline.
LIMITS
Test Test Condition
Min Max
Capacitance
R -F Voltage Breakdown
GL -1L21 1.8 Megacycles 9000 Volts peak
Vibration-High Voltage
GL -1L21 10,000 volts peak Capacitor shall not indicate a prolonged short.
GL -1L33 60 cycles a -c applied
GL -1L36 during vibration
GL -1L38
For Notes see page 2
GENERAL ELECTRIC
ETI-272
PAGE 2
11-46
NOTES
R -f Voltage Breakdown ly 20 cycles per second. The capacitor is fixed so
The test set consists of a self-excited oscillator that it is shaken in the plane at right angles to
operating on 1.8 megacycles. The capacitor is the capacitor axis. The throw is approximately
connected in series with an r -f ammeter and con- 1/4 inch.
nected in parallel with the plate inductance of the While the vibration is taking place, an a -c 60 -
oscillator. cycle voltage of 10,000 volts peak is applied to the
With a peak voltage of 9000 volts applied across tube. In series with this circuit is a 50,000 -ohm
the capacitor, there shall be no evidence of internal resistor and a 2 -watt neon lamp shunted with a
discharge. 10,000 -ohm resistor.
The vibration shall not cause the capacitor
Vibration-High Voltage cylinder to be deformed sufficiently to pass a cur-
For this test the capacitor is fixed in a test set rent through the neon lamp which will light both
that vibrates the capacitor at a rate of approximate - sections of the lamp for five seconds or more.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Schenectady, N. Y.
11 -46 (3M)
Filing No. 8850
ETI-232
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
VACUUM SWITCH
FA -6
SPECIFICATIONS
12-45
GENERAL
Equipment in which these switches are used Description and Rating Sheet, ETI-197.
should be so designed that any switch within the
limits specified will operate satisfactorily. MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
The switch shall be designed to have the average The switch shall have the dimensions and be with-
characteristics and maximum ratings given on the in the tolerances shown on the outline drawing.
MECHANICAL TEST REQUIREMENTS
TEST LIMITS
Test See Note
Min Max Units
Arm Travel 1 0.007 0.017 inches

Initial Tension 2 120 grams
Force 3 300 grams
Voltage 4 2100 volts a -c rms
NOTES
1. Arm travel is the motion required to move 3. Force is the force required to move the
the operating arm paddle from one stationary con- operating arm paddle from one stationary contact
tact to the other. The measurement shall be made to the other, including initial tension. The measure-
on the operating arm at a point 5% inch from the ment shall be made on the operating arm at a
diaphragm. point 5A inch from the diaphragm.
2. Initial tension is the force required to open 4. With the operating arm in the neutral posi-
the moving contact, if it is initially closed on one tion there shall be no external arcing when the
side. The measurement shall be made on the voltage specified is applied between the common
operating arm at a point 5% inch from the dia- terminal and the two contact terminals for a
phragm. period of one second.
12-45 (2M)
Filing No. 8850
GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC
ETI-233
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
VACUUM SWITCH
FA-15
SPECIFICATIONS
12-45
GENERAL
Equipment in which these switches are used Description and Rating Sheet, ETI-198.
The switch shall be designed to have the average The switch shall have the dimensions and be
characteristics and maximum ratings given on the within the tolerance shown on the outline drawing.
TEST LIMITS
Test See Note
Min Max Units

Initial Tension 2 100 grams
Force 3 300 grams
Voltage 4 3000 - volts a -c rms
NOTES
1. Arm travel is the motion required to move 4. The switch shall withstand the application
the operating arm paddle from one stationary of the specified voltage, applied across the station-
contact to the other. The measurement shall be ary contacts, for 10 seconds with no visible arcing
made on the operating arm at a point 5 inch from or flashing. For the purpose of this test fluorescent
the diaphragm. spots on the glass envelope of the switch shall not
be construed as arcing or flashing.
2. Initial tension is the force required to open The test shall be made with the moving contact
the moving contact, if it is initially closed on one held firmly against one stationary contact for five
side. The measurement shall be made on the seconds. The test shall be repeated with the moving
operating arm at a point N inch from the dia- contact held firmly against the other stationary
phragm. contact for five seconds.
3. Force is the force required to move the The power supply shall be capable of supplying
operating arm paddle from one stationary contact at least one milliampere of current, and the wave-
to the other, including initial tension. The measure- form of the voltage shall be essentially a sine wave
ment shall be made on the operating arm at a with no transient voltage peaks.
point 5A inch from the diaphragm. The testing shall be conducted in semi -darkness.
12-45 (21,0
Filing No. 8850
GENERAL ELECTRIC
ETI-232A
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
VACUUM SWITCH
GL -5627 /FA -6
SPECIFICATIONS
12-48
GENERAL
Equipment in which these switches are used Description and Rating Sheet, ET I -197A.
The switch shall be designed to have the average The switch shall have the dimensions and be with-
characteristics and maximum ratings given on the in the tolerances shown on the outline drawing.
TEST LIMITS
Test See Note
Min Max Units
Arm Travel
Initial Tension
Force
1
2
3
-
0.007 0.017
120
300
inches
grams
grams
Voltage 4 2100 volts a -c rms
NOTES
1. Arm travel is the motion required to move 3. Force is the force required to move the
the operating arm paddle from one stationary con- operating arm paddle from one stationary contact
tact to the other. The measurement shall be made to the other, including initial tension. The measure-
on the operating arm at a point N inch from the ment shall be made on the operating arm at a
diaphragm. point % inch from the diaphragm.
2. Initial tension is the force required to open 4. With the operating arm in the neutral posi-
tion there shall be no external arcing when the
the moving contact, if it is initially closed on one
side. The measurement shall be made on the voltage specified is applied between the common
operating arm at a point N inch from the dia- terminal and the two contact terminals for a
phragm. period of one second.
12-48 (3M)
Filing No. 8850
GENERAL ELECTRIC
ETI-233A
PAGE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
VACUUM SWITCH
GL -5626 IFA-15
SPECIFICATIONS
12-48
GENERAL
Equipment in which these switches are used Description and Rating Sheet, ETI-198A.
The switch shall be designed to have the average The switch shall have the dimensions and be
characteristics and maximum ratings given on the within the tolerance shown on the outline drawing.
TEST LIMITS
Test See Note
Min Max Units

Initial Tension
Force
2
3 - 100
300
grams
grams
Voltage 4 3000 - volts a -c rms
NOTES
1. Arm travel is the motion required to move 4. The switch shall withstand the application
the operating arm paddle from one stationary of the specified voltage, applied across the station-
contact to the other. The measurement shall be ary contacts, for 10 seconds with no visible arcing
made on the operating arm at a point N inch from or flashing. For the purpose of this test fluorescent
the diaphragm. spots on the glass envelope of the switch shall not
be construed as arcing or flashing.
2. Initial tension is the force required to open The test shall be made with the moving contact
the moving contact, if it is initially closed on one held firmly against one stationary contact for five
side. The measurement shall be made on the seconds. The test shall be repeated with the moving
operating arm at a point N inch from the dia- contact held firmly against the. other stationary
phragm. contact for five seconds.
3. Force is the force required to move the The power supply shall be capable of supplying
operating arm paddle from one stationary contact at least one milliampere of current, and the wave-
to the other, including initial tension. The measure- form of the voltage shall be essentially a sine wave
ment shall be made on the operating arm at a with no transient voltage peaks.
point N inch from the diaphragm. The testing shall be conducted in semi -darkness.
12-48 (3M)
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0A2 Glow Tube F GL -1 P40 Phototube

0C3 Glow Tube F 1 S5 Diode -Pentode R

KC -1 Rectifier 1V6 Triode -Pentode R

1AH4 Pentode R 2AF4-A Triode R

1 G3-GT Rectifier GL -2C40 Triode T

GL -1 L32 Vacuum Capacitor GL -2H21 Phasitron -

1 LH4 Diode -Triode R 3AF4-A Triode R

Tube Type Class Manual* Tube Type Class Manual*

GL-3B24W Rectifier - 5CG8 Triode -Pentode R

3BA6 Pentode R 5CL8-A Triode-Tetrode R

3BC5 Pentode R 5CQ8 . Triode -Pentode -

3BN6 Gated -Beam R SEAS Triode-Pentode..R

3BY6 Heptode R 5R4-GYA Twin Diode F

3BZ6 Pentode R 5T8 Triple -Diode Triode R

GL -3C22 Triode - 5U4 -GA Twin Diode R

GL -3C23 Thyratron I 5U4 -GB Twin Diode R

3CB6 Pentode R 5U8 Triode -Pentode R

3CE5 Pentode R 5V3 Rectifier -

3CS6 Heptode R 5V6-GT Pentode R

3DK6 Pentode - 5X8 Triode -Pentode R

3DT6 Pentode R 5Y3-GT Diode R

3Q4 Pentode R 5Y3-WGTB Service Designationt -

3S4 Pentode R 5Z3 Diode R

3V4 Pentode R 6A7 Pentagrid Converter R

GL-3X2500A3 Triode - 6A8 Pentagrid Converter R

P1-4 Triode - 6AB4 Triode R

4AU6 Pentode - 6AC5-GT Triode R

4BC8 Twin Triode R 6AC7 Pentode R

4BN6 Gated -Beam R 6AC7-WA Service Designationt -

4BU8 Twin Pentode R 6AF3 Diode

4BZ7 Twin Triode R 6AF4-A Triode R

4CB6 Pentode R 6AG5 Pentode R

4CS6 Heptode R 6AG7 Pentode R

4CY5 Tetrode R 6AG7-Y Pentode

4DT6 Pentode R 6AH6 Pentode R

GL-4X150A Tetrode - 6AK5 Pentode R

GL -4-1000A Tetrode-Pentode - 6AK6 Pentode R

5AM8 Diode -Pentode R 6AL5 Twin Diode R

5AN8 Triode -Pentode R 6AL7-GT Electron -Ray Indicator R

5AQ5 Beam Pentode R 6AM4 Triode R

5AS4 Twin Diode R 6AM8 Diode -Pentode R

5AS8 Diode -Pentode R 6AN5 Beam Power R

5AT8 Triode -Pentode R 6AN8 Triode -Pentode R

5AU4 Twin Diode R 6AQ5 Beam Pentode R

5AV8 Triode -Pentode R 6AQ5-A Beam Pentode R

5AW4 Twin Diode R 6AQ6 Duplex -Diode Triode R

5B8 Triode -Pentode R 6AQ7-GT Duplex -Diode Triode R

513E8 Triode -Pentode R 6AR5 Pentode R

5BK7-A Twin Triode R 6AR8 Sheet Beam R

5BQ7-A Twin Triode R 6AS5 Beam Power R

5BR8 Triode -Pentode R 6AS6 Pentode R

5BT8 Double -Diode Pentode - 6AS7-GA Twin Triode R

GL-5C21/C61 Thyratron - 6AS8 Diode -Pentode R