3CX2500A3 Datasheet, PDF (1/1 Pages) Communications & Power Industries, Inc. – RF Industrial oscillator

3CX2500A3/8161
Input of 14 kW is permissible up to 110 MHz.
Plentiful reserve emission is available from its 386
watt filament. The grid structure is rated at 150
watts, making this tube an excellent choice for
industrial service.
Characteristics
Plate Dissipation (Max.)
Screen Dissipation (Max.)
Grid Dissipation (Max.)
Frequency for Max. rating (CW)
Amplification Factor
Filament/Cathode
Voltage
Current
Capacitance
Input
Output
Feedthrough
Capacitance
Input
Output
Feedthrough
Cooling
Base
Air Socket
Air Chimney
Boiler
Length
Diameter
Weight
4,000 Watts
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150 Watts
110 MHz
20
Thoriated Tungsten
7.5 Volts
51.5 Amps
Grounded Cathode
35.0 pf
0.9 pf
20 pf
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--- pf
--- pf
--- pf
Forced Air
Coaxial
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9.00 in; 2228.68 mm
4.16 in; 105.70 mm
6.2 lb ; 2.8 kg
Class of
Operation
C
C
C
AB
Maximum Ratings
Typical Operation
Type of Service
RF Industrial oscillator
Grid driven RF amplifier
Grid driven RF amplifier plater modulated
Grid driven AF amplifier or modulator
Plate
Voltage
(Volts)
Plate
Current
(Amps)
6,000
2.5
6,000
2.5
5,500
2.0
6,000
2.5
Plate
Voltage
(Volts)
Screen
Voltage
(Volts)
Plate
Current
(Amps)
Drive Output
Power Power
(Watts) (kiloWatts)
6,000
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2.1
136
10.0
6,000
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2.1
136
5.3
5,000
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1.3
115
5.3
6,000
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3.0
113
13.0
The values listed above represent specified limits for the product and are subject to change. The data should be used for basic
information only. Formal, controlled specifications may be obtained from CPI for use in equipment design.
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