Thyratron
The 5C22 / 6279 Vacuum tube is a hydrogen thyratron used to switch the pulse
forming network in radar modulators.
Manifacturers include Bomac, EEV, GE, Khute, Penta Labs, Raytheon, RCA,
Sylvania, Philips, Mullard and Valvo. It was also made in Italy by ELSI,
under Raytheon license.
The RMA registration to Sylvania was revised in favour of Kuthe Labs (ITT).
Electrical Data:
Heater Voltage ................................ 6.3 V
Heater Current ................................ 10.6 A
Preferred Substitutes .............. 5C22, 6279, XH16-200, PL522, CV2520, HT-415.
Substitutes .................................. CV6022, KU-23_Kuthe, VX2527.