Antique radios, Old Time Radios
5948A
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Country:
United States of America (USA)
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| Identical to |
5948A
= 1754
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| Similar
Tubes |
Other shape (e.g. bulb type):
5948B
; 5948C
Normally replaceable-slightly different:
5948
; CV3518
; CX1140
; CX1140LE
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| Base |
Wires
Top contact with a cap.
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| Was used by |
Radar |
| Filament |
Vf 6.3 Volts / If 22 Ampere / Indirect |
| Description |
Hydrogen-filled thyratron designed for use as PFN switch in high-power radar modulators.
5-wire base. Built-in hydrogen reservoir capsule, filled with titanium hydride, drawing 11 amps at 2.5 to 5.5 volts.
- 25 kV anode voltage
- 33 A RMS cathode current, 1000 A peak
Also available in B and C versions with ceramic and modified glass envelopes.
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Dimensions (WHD)
incl. pins / tip |
125 x 400 x mm / 4.92 x 15.75 x inch |
| Weight |
2100 g / 74.08 oz |
| Tube prices |
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| Information source |
-- Original-techn. papers.
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5948A: Manufacturer's Literature
Emilio Ciardiello
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