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CV1508 halfwave rectifier

This valve also carries the mark VU508 - see also CV187 which is listed as a possible substitute

Size This valve measures 180x50mm overall and has a B4 base

 

Filament voltage4.0V
Filament current3.0A
Max anode voltage *2750V RMS
Max working PIV7kV
Max no-load PIV8kV
Max DC output current125mA
Max peak anode current1A
Max reservoir capacitor4µF
Min external limiting resistance350Ω

* Filament voltage must be applied at least 10 seconds before anode voltage

Pin Function
1n/c
2n/c
3Filament
4Filament
TCAnode
CV1508