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23431

Rugged coaxial general-purpose transmitting triode for RF applications. Machlett describes low-inductance RF electrode terminals and high-dissipation construction, with operation at very high plate voltage for demanding industrial radio-frequency service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
14.5 V / 450 A

Description

Refer to Machlett price list. When ordering specify: The ML-23431 is a general-purpose triode suitable Filament Starting for various rf applications. The rugged coaxial Current, maximum: 1,200 amps mounting structure provides high-dissipation, low- Filament Cold inductance rf electrode terminals. The tube is rated Resistance: 0.0035 ohm at 20 kvdc plate voltage (maximum) in CW opera-

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
14.5 V
Nominal heater current
450 A
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Amplification factor
45
Max plate voltage
20000 V
Max plate dissipation
175000 W

Promoted fields populated from explicitly published ratings/characteristics; service-specific data retained as parameters.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

1971 Machlette Laboratories

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Filament Voltage

    14.5 V

    Filament Voltage: 14.5 volts

  • Filament Current

    450 A

    Filament Current: 450 amps

  • for various rf applications. The rugged coaxial Current, maximum

    1200 A

    for various rf applications. The rugged coaxial Current, maximum: 1,200 amps

  • inductance rf electrode terminals. The tube is rated Resistance

    0.0035

    inductance rf electrode terminals. The tube is rated Resistance: 0.0035 ohm

  • at

    20 kV

    at 20 kvdc plate voltage (maximum) in CW opera-

  • tion. Maximum ratings apply at frequencies up to Amplification Factor

    45 mA

    tion. Maximum ratings apply at frequencies up to Amplification Factor: 45

  • Published value

    30 MHz

    30 MHz. Useful power output can be obtained at Interelectrode

  • frequencies up

    110 MHz

    frequencies up 110 MHz with reduced ratings. Capacitances:

  • capable of dissipating [1]

    175 kW

    capable of dissipating 175 kW. Envelope construc- 175 kW Dissipation,

  • capable of dissipating [2]

    175 kW

    capable of dissipating 175 kW. Envelope construc- 175 kW Dissipation,

  • Water Temperature [1]

    70

    Water Temperature: 70°C (158 °F)

  • Water Temperature [2]

    158

    Water Temperature: 70°C (158 °F)

  • When operating at peak voltage in excess of

    15

    When operating at peak voltage in excess of 15 kV,

  • sure within which the tube is used. Instructions for Temperature [1]

    165

    sure within which the tube is used. Instructions for Temperature: 165°C (329 °F)

  • sure within which the tube is used. Instructions for Temperature [2]

    329

    sure within which the tube is used. Instructions for Temperature: 165°C (329 °F)

  • Gamma Ray Protection for Energies up to

    10 mA

    Gamma Ray Protection for Energies up to 10 MeV.” higher frequencies or high ambient temperatures, additional air

  • DC Plate Voltage

    20000

    DC Plate Voltage ............... 20000 V surge currents.

  • DC Grid Voltage

    1500

    DCGridVoltage ................ - 1500 V

  • DC Plate Current

    35

    DCPlateCurrent ............... 35 A

  • DC Grid Current

    40 mA

    DCGridCurrent ................ 40 A In circuits where high transient voltages may be

  • Plate Dissipation

    175 kW

    Plate Dissipation ............... 175 kW developed due to a shorted load or other fault,

  • DC Plate Voltage [1]

    20000

    DC Plate Voltage ............... 20000 V 16000 V

  • DC Plate Voltage [2]

    16000

    DC Plate Voltage ............... 20000 V 16000 V

  • DCGridVoltage [1]

    -1000

    DCGridVoltage ................ —1000 V -900 V electrodes.

  • DCGridVoltage [2]

    -900

    DCGridVoltage ................ —1000 V -900 V electrodes.

  • Peak RF Grid Voltage [1]

    1680

    Peak RF Grid Voltage .. .......... 1680 v 1550 v References:

  • Peak RF Grid Voltage [2]

    1550

    Peak RF Grid Voltage .. .......... 1680 v 1550 v References:

  • Peak RF Plate Voltage [1]

    17400

    Peak RF Plate Voltage ........... 17400 v 13000 v 1. W.N. Parker and M.V. Hoover, “Gas Tubes Protect High

  • Peak RF Plate Voltage [2]

    13000

    Peak RF Plate Voltage ........... 17400 v 13000 v 1. W.N. Parker and M.V. Hoover, “Gas Tubes Protect High

  • Peak RF Plate Voltage [3]

    1

    Peak RF Plate Voltage ........... 17400 v 13000 v 1. W.N. Parker and M.V. Hoover, “Gas Tubes Protect High

  • DCPiateCurrent [1]

    29

    DCPiateCurrent ............... 29 A 29.3 A Power Transmitters,” Electronics, 29, 144, January 1956.

  • DCPiateCurrent [2]

    29.3

    DCPiateCurrent ............... 29 A 29.3 A Power Transmitters,” Electronics, 29, 144, January 1956.

  • DCPiateCurrent [3]

    29

    DCPiateCurrent ............... 29 A 29.3 A Power Transmitters,” Electronics, 29, 144, January 1956.

  • DCPiateCurrent [4]

    144

    DCPiateCurrent ............... 29 A 29.3 A Power Transmitters,” Electronics, 29, 144, January 1956.

  • DCPiateCurrent [5]

    1956

    DCPiateCurrent ............... 29 A 29.3 A Power Transmitters,” Electronics, 29, 144, January 1956.

  • DCGridCurrent [1]

    34

    DCGridCurrent ................ 34 A 32A 2. H.D. Doolittie, “High Power Hydrogen Thyratrons,” Cathode

  • DCGridCurrent [2]

    32

    DCGridCurrent ................ 34 A 32A 2. H.D. Doolittie, “High Power Hydrogen Thyratrons,” Cathode

  • DCGridCurrent [3]

    2

    DCGridCurrent ................ 34 A 32A 2. H.D. Doolittie, “High Power Hydrogen Thyratrons,” Cathode

  • " RF Load Resistance [1]

    330 ohm

    " RF Load Resistance............. 330 ohms 2.50 ohms Press, 1, 6, 1954.

  • " RF Load Resistance [2]

    2.5 ohm

    " RF Load Resistance............. 330 ohms 2.50 ohms Press, 1, 6, 1954.

  • " RF Load Resistance [3]

    1 ohm

    " RF Load Resistance............. 330 ohms 2.50 ohms Press, 1, 6, 1954.

  • " RF Load Resistance [4]

    6 ohm

    " RF Load Resistance............. 330 ohms 2.50 ohms Press, 1, 6, 1954.

  • " RF Load Resistance [5]

    1954 ohm

    " RF Load Resistance............. 330 ohms 2.50 ohms Press, 1, 6, 1954.

  • Driving Power, approximate [1]

    6 mA

    Driving Power, approximate ...... 6 kW 4.8 kW

  • Driving Power, approximate [2]

    4.8 mA

    Driving Power, approximate ...... 6 kW 4.8 kW

  • Power Output, approximate [1]

    440 mA

    Power Output, approximate ...... 440 kW 340 kW

  • Power Output, approximate [2]

    340 mA

    Power Output, approximate ...... 440 kW 340 kW

  • Frequencyin Megahertz [1]

    30

    Frequencyin Megahertz................. 30 70 110

  • Frequencyin Megahertz [2]

    70

    Frequencyin Megahertz................. 30 70 110

  • Frequencyin Megahertz [3]

    110

    Frequencyin Megahertz................. 30 70 110

  • Percent Maximum Rated Plate Voltage [1]

    100 mA

    Percent Maximum Rated Plate Voltage .... 100 80 60

  • Percent Maximum Rated Plate Voltage [2]

    80 mA

    Percent Maximum Rated Plate Voltage .... 100 80 60

  • Percent Maximum Rated Plate Voltage [3]

    60 mA

    Percent Maximum Rated Plate Voltage .... 100 80 60

  • e dA0

    0

    e dA00 - /GRID- CURRENT|

  • ML [1]

    23431

    ML-23431 HIGH POWER GENERAL % ED-990692 : * WATER COOLING CHARACTERISTICS :

  • ML [2]

    990692

    ML-23431 HIGH POWER GENERAL % ED-990692 : * WATER COOLING CHARACTERISTICS :