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870A

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ID = 39687
       
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Brand:
Developer: General Electric Co. (GE); Bridgeport CT, Syracuse NY 
Tube type:  Half-Wave Mercury-Vapor Rectifier   Power-supply 
Identical to 870A
Similar Tubes
Multiple differences or of other kind:
  870
Predecessor Tubes 870  

Base Top contact with a cap.
Was used by Transmittertube (Radio)
Filament Vf 5 Volts / If 65 Ampere
Description

16KV PIV, 7.5A DC. 870 redesigned in a 23" tubular steel case, but with the same ratings. Introduced in 1945 by RCA but discontinued in 1948.

 
Dimensions (WHD)
incl. pins / tip
x 635 x mm / x 25.00 x inch
Information source Tube Lore (I)   
Tube Lore (II)   p. 80
Babani, International Radio Tube Encyclopaedia

 

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