Summary
Diode, used as a half wave rectifier. Manufacturer: General Electric, U.S.A. (for RCA). Introduced 1925, replaced by UX281 in 1927.
Normally used in pairs in a full-wave rectifier circuit. "Rectron" was a brand used by RCA. 7.5 volt directly heated cathode.
Physical Description
Conical globe bulb, 4 pin American UX style base
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Finlayson (Fin) Stewart, 14 Jun 1973
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Manufacturer
General Electric Co (GE), United States of America, circa 1926
Manufactured for RCA. -
Inscriptions
Base: RECTRON/UX216-B/ Bulb: (RCA logo)
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Overall Dimensions
135 mm (Length), 53 mm (Outside Diameter)
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References
[Book] Tyne, Gerald F. 1987. Saga of the Vacuum Tube., 1987, 322 - 323 Pages
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