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6X5
6X5 is a full wave rectifier. It contains two diodes with a common – indirectly heated – cathode. The valve is notorious for shorting out to ground and destroying the transformer, especially when driven to its limits. This can be avoided by using a separate (floating) 6V supply for the filament of the 6X5.

 6X5 datasheet

Pinout as seen from the bottom of the valve

6X5 on this website
Whaddon Mk VII (Paraset) spy radio set
Equivalents
  • CV573
Datasheets
  1. 6X5, 6X5-GT/G, Full-wave high-vacuum rectifier
    RCA, 15 Novbember 1939 - 20 March 1943.

  2. 6X5, 6X5GT/G, Full wave high vacuum rectifier
    Tung-sol, 21 April 1941.
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