5696slotThe 5696 is a thyratron desned for relay switching applications in counter circuits and instruments. It has a thin anode strip and a bent g2 shape, and was introduced in 1948 by RCA.The 5696 is a thyratron desned for relay switching applications in counter circuits and instruments. It has a thin anode strip and a bent g2 shape, and was introduced in 1948 by RCA.