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XG5-500

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ID = 31343
       
Country:
Great Britain (UK)
Brand: Mullard Radio Valve Co. Ltd.;
Developer: General Electric Co. (GE); Bridgeport CT, Syracuse NY 
Tube type:  Thyratron 
Identical to XG5-500 = PL17 = FG17 = 5557

Base UX-Base (4 Pins (2 thick, USA 1924, UX) Top contact with a cap.
Was used by Industrial
Filament Vf 2.5 Volts / If 5 Ampere / Direct / Specified voltage AC/DC
Description

This tube isa negative control mercury vapor thyratron for use where it is desired to acuate the tube with a change in negative grid voltage. It requires relatively little grid power and is suitable for use in relay circuits where current flow is desired in the absence of grid exitation.
Ia <0.5A mean

 
Dimensions (WHD)
incl. pins / tip
67 x 292 x mm / 2.64 x 11.50 x inch
Weight 114 g / 4.02 oz
Information source - - Manufacturers Literature   
Tube Lore (II)   p. 90

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Fin Stewart


Just Qvigstad
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XG5-500: Mullard-original papers
Otto Galli

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