Full Wave Rectifier
The 5AR4 is a heater-cathode twin diode designed for full-wave rectifier opertion. High output current and small size make this tube especially suitable for compact amplifier designs.
ELECTRICAL
Cathode .................................................................................................................. coated unipotential Heater Voltage AC or DC ....................................................................................... 5.0 ! 10% Volts Heater Current ....................................................................................................... 1.9 Amps
MECHANICAL
Base ....................................................................................................................... Intermediate-Shell Octal 5 pin Bulb ........................................................................................................................ T-9, 1 3/16" max. dia. Max. overall length ................................................................................................. 3 7/16 inch Max. seated height ................................................................................................. 2 7/8 inch Max. diameter ........................................................................................................ 1 9/32 inch Mounting Position ................................................................................................... any
RECTIFIER SERVICE - MAXIMUM RATINGS - Design Center Values
Peak Inverse Plate Voltage .................................................................................... 1700 Volts AC Plate-Suppl Voltage per Plate .......................................................................... See Rating Chart 1 Steady-State Peak Plate Current per Plate ............................................................ 825 mA Transient Peak Plate Current per Plate, Max.Duration 2 Seconds ........................ 3.7 Amps DC Output Current