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35TG

Eimac high-mu transmitting triode for modulator, oscillator, and amplifier service. Its roughly 50 W plate dissipation and 2 kV plate rating provide useful medium-power capability in both RF transmitter and audio-frequency modulator stages.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
UX4
Base pins
4
Nominal heater
5 V / 4.2 A

Description

The EIMAC 35TG is a high-mu transmitting triode for modulator, oscillator, and amplifier service.

Socket description

Medium-shell UX 4-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
UX4
Base pins
4
Nominal heater voltage
5 V
Nominal heater current
4.2 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
Transconductance
0.00285 S
Amplification factor
43
Max plate voltage
2000 V
Max plate dissipation
50 W
Max grid dissipation
15 W

Single triode section; promoted values mapped from printed General Characteristics and Maximum Ratings headings.

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

1962 Eimac

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristics

  • The EIMAC 35TG is a high-mu triode having a maximum plate dissipation of 50 watts. It is

    35 a

    | The EIMAC 35TG is a high-mu triode having a maximum plate dissipation of 50 watts. It is

  • Voltage

    5 volts

    GeneralCharacteristics | Voltage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5.0 volts

  • Current

    386 amps

    GeneralCharacteristics | Current - - - - - - - - - - - - . - 386 4.2 amps

  • Amplification Factor

    35

    GeneralCharacteristics | Amplification Factor - - - - - - - - - - - - . 35 43

  • Grid-Plate

    125 pF

    GeneralCharacteristics | Grid-Plate - - - - - - - - - - - . : 125 2.05 pF

  • Grid-Filament

    200 pF

    GeneralCharacteristics | Grid-Filament - - - - - - - - - - - - 200 3.20 pF

  • Plate-Filament

    10 pF

    GeneralCharacteristics | Plate-Filament - - - - - - - - - - - 010 0.35 pF

  • Transconductance (I,

    100 mA

    GeneralCharacteristics | Transconductance (I, — 100 mA) S 2850 umhos

Other

  • at frequencies up to 100 MHz. It is basically the same as the EIMAC 35T except that the grid

    100 MHz

    MaximumRatings | at frequencies up to 100 MHz. It is basically the same as the EIMAC 35T except that the grid

  • Length

    55 inches

    | Length - - - - - - - . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - -« - - - - - - 55 inches

  • Diameter

    18 inches

    | Diameter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . - - - - - - - 18 inches

  • Net weight

    4 ounces

    | Net weight - - - - = - - - - - - 4 - 4 - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - 25 ounces

  • Shipping weight (Average)

    125 pounds

    | Shipping weight (Average)- - - - - = = - = - - - - - « - - - - - - - - - 125 pounds

  • AND MODULATOR DC Plate Voltage

    6001000 volts

    AUDIO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER TYPICAL OPERATION | AND MODULATOR DC Plate Voltage - - - - 6001000 1500 2000 volts

  • DC Grid Voltage (approx.)* 0 -8 —25 —40 volts

    0 volts

    AUDIO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER TYPICAL OPERATION | DC Grid Voltage (approx.)* 0 -8 —25 —40 volts

  • Class AB (Sinusoidal wave, two tubes unless otherwise Zero-signal DC Plate Current 90 67 45 34 mA

    90 mA

    AUDIO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER TYPICAL OPERATION | Class AB (Sinusoidal wave, two tubes unless otherwise Zero-signal DC Plate Current 90 67 45 34 mA

  • specified) Max-signal DC Plate Current 300 240 200 167 mA

    300 mA

    AUDIO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER TYPICAL OPERATION | specified) Max-signal DC Plate Current 300 240 200 167 mA

  • Effective Load Plate-to-Plate 4250 7900 16,200 27,500 ohms

    4250 ohms

    AUDIO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER TYPICAL OPERATION | Effective Load Plate-to-Plate 4250 7900 16,200 27,500 ohms

  • DC Plate Voltage

    2000 volts

    MaximumRatings | DC Plate Voltage - - - - - - - - 2000 volts (per tube) - - - - - 130 240 250 255 volts

  • DC Plate Current

    150 mA

    MaximumRatings | DC Plate Current - - - - - - - - 150 mA Peak Driving Power (approx.) 18 14 10 8 watts

  • Plate Dissipation

    50 watts

    MaximumRatings | Plate Dissipation - - - - - - - - - 50 watts Nominal Driving Power {app.) 9 7 5 4 watts

  • Grid Dissipation

    15 watts

    MaximumRatings | Grid Dissipation - - - - - 15 watts Max-signal Plate Power Output 95 140 200 235 watts

  • AND OSCILLATOR DC Plate Voltage

    1000 volts

    RADIO FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER TYPICAL OPERATION | AND OSCILLATOR DC Plate Voltage - - - - - 1000 1500 2000 volts

  • DC Grid Voltage

    80 volts

    RADIO FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER TYPICAL OPERATION | DC Grid Voltage - - - - - —80 —120 —135 volts

  • Class-C Telegraphy or FM Telephony DC Plate Current

    125 mA

    RADIO FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER TYPICAL OPERATION | Class-C Telegraphy or FM Telephony DC Plate Current - - - - - 125 125 125 mA

  • )1 DC Grid Current

    1 mA

    RADIO FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER TYPICAL OPERATION | )1 DC Grid Current - - = o 40 40 45 mA

  • Peak RF Grid Input Voltage

    165 volts

    RADIO FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER TYPICAL OPERATION | Peak RF Grid Input Voltage - - 165 250 285 volts

  • DC Plate Voltage

    2000 volts

    MaximumRatings | DC Plate Voltage - - - - - - - - 2000 volts Grid Dissipation - - - - - 42 50 6.8 watts

  • DC Plate Current

    150 mA

    MaximumRatings | DC Plate Current - - - - - - - - 150 mA Plate Power Input - - - - - 125 188 250 watts

  • Plate Dissipation

    50 watts

    MaximumRatings | Plate Dissipation - - - - - - - - - 50 watts Plate Dissipation - - - - - 38 47 50 watts

  • Grid Dissipation

    15 watts

    MaximumRatings | Grid Dissipation - - - - - - - 15 watts Plate Power Output - - - - 87 141 200 watts

  • POWER AMPLIFIER DC Plate Voltage

    750 volts

    PLATE MODULATED RADIO FREQUENCY TYPICAL OPERATION | POWER AMPLIFIER DC Plate Voltage - - - - - 750 1000 1500 volts

  • DC Grid Voltage

    100 volts

    PLATE MODULATED RADIO FREQUENCY TYPICAL OPERATION | DC Grid Voltage - - - - - =100 —125 —150 volts

  • )1 DC Plate Current

    1 mA

    PLATE MODULATED RADIO FREQUENCY TYPICAL OPERATION | )1 DC Plate Current - - - - - 95 100 90 mA

  • DC Grid Current

    40 mA

    PLATE MODULATED RADIO FREQUENCY TYPICAL OPERATION | DC Grid Current - - S 40 40 40 mA

  • DC Plate Voltage

    1600 volts

    MaximumRatings | DC Plate Voltage - - - - - « - - 1600 volts Driving Power (approx.) - - - 9 10 11 watts

  • DC Plate Current

    120 mA

    MaximumRatings | DC Plate Current - - - - - - - . 120 mA Plate Dissipation - - - - - 20 25 30 watts

  • Plate Input

    70 watts

    MaximumRatings | Plate Input - - - - - - - 70 100 135 watts

  • Plate Dissipation

    33 watts

    MaximumRatings | Plate Dissipation - - - - - - - - - 33 watts Plate Power Output - - - - 50 75 105 watts

  • Grid Dissipation

    15 watts

    MaximumRatings | Grid Dissipation - - - - - - - - - 15 watts “Adjust for stated zero-signal plate current.

  • (Revised 6-1-67) (© 1958, 1967 by Varian Printed in U.S.A

    6 A

    1 The performance figures listed under Typical Operation are for radio frequencies up to the VHF region and are obtained by cal- | (Revised 6-1-67) (© 1958, 1967 by Varian Printed in U.S.A.

  • | { *A 5 38 5 3

    5 A

    1 The performance figures listed under Typical Operation are for radio frequencies up to the VHF region and are obtained by cal- | | { *A 5 38 5 3

  • the relationship of plate efficiency, = IEb Enlggc? 3:?: I'S:E

    3

    1 The performance figures listed under Typical Operation are for radio frequencies up to the VHF region and are obtained by cal- | the relationship of plate efficiency, = IEb Enlggc? 3:?: I'S:E

  • 2000 volts. These charts show com- ng_ ===/ el

    2000 volts

    1 The performance figures listed under Typical Operation are for radio frequencies up to the VHF region and are obtained by cal- | 2000 volts. These charts show com- ng_ ===/ el

  • Points A, B, and C are identical to the 50 Amal

    50 A

    1 The performance figures listed under Typical Operation are for radio frequencies up to the VHF region and are obtained by cal- | Points A, B, and C are identical to the 50 Amal

  • 1500, and 2000 volts respectively. H

    1500 volts

    1 The performance figures listed under Typical Operation are for radio frequencies up to the VHF region and are obtained by cal- | 1500, and 2000 volts respectively. H

  • ‘;h‘a-\l :s Y&? . ‘;.5 ] CURVE s W-gt

    5 a

    1 The performance figures listed under Typical Operation are for radio frequencies up to the VHF region and are obtained by cal- | ‘;h‘a-\l :s Y&? . ‘;.5 ] CURVE s W-gt

  • — —] so|130 |1} o I A .88 1180 ;1]

    130 A

    1 The performance figures listed under Typical Operation are for radio frequencies up to the VHF region and are obtained by cal- | — —] so|130 |1} o I A .88 1180 ;1]

  • a 78 120 | a e === :: :':: H

    78 a

    1 The performance figures listed under Typical Operation are for radio frequencies up to the VHF region and are obtained by cal- | a 78 120 | a e === :: :':: H

  • D e Rr38W e 1o 28 Dies A —[ 70]- 70 |H

    8 A

    1 The performance figures listed under Typical Operation are for radio frequencies up to the VHF region and are obtained by cal- | D e Rr38W e 1o 28 Dies A —[ 70]- 70 |H

Data set 02

1965 Eimac Tube Manual

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • The EIMAC [1]

    35 W

    The EIMAC 35TG is a high-mu triode having a maximum plate dissipation of 50 watts. It is

  • The EIMAC [2]

    50 W

    The EIMAC 35TG is a high-mu triode having a maximum plate dissipation of 50 watts. It is

  • at frequencies up to loo MHz. It is basically the same as the EIMAC

    35 MHz

    at frequencies up to loo MHz. It is basically the same as the EIMAC 35T except that the grid

  • Current [1]

    3.6 A

    Current-------------- 3.6 4.2 amps

  • Current [2]

    4.2 A

    Current-------------- 3.6 4.2 amps

  • Grid-Plate------------- I [1]

    25

    Grid-Plate------------- I.25 2.05 pF

  • Grid-Plate------------- I [2]

    2.05

    Grid-Plate------------- I.25 2.05 pF

  • Grid-Filament [1]

    2

    Grid-Filament------------ 2.00 3.20 pF

  • Grid-Filament [2]

    3.2

    Grid-Filament------------ 2.00 3.20 pF

  • Plate-Filament [1]

    0.1

    Plate-Filament------------ 0.10 0.35 pF

  • Plate-Filament [2]

    0.35

    Plate-Filament------------ 0.10 0.35 pF

  • Transconductance (I b = loo rnA)

    2850 mA/V

    Transconductance (I b = loo rnA) -------- 2850 umhos

  • Frequency for Maximum Ratings

    100 MHz

    Frequency for Maximum Ratings --------- 100 MHz

  • Recommended Heat Dissipating plate connector -------------- EIMAC HR

    3

    Recommended Heat Dissipating plate connector -------------- EIMAC HR-3

  • AND MODULATOR DCplatevoltage [1]

    60010001500 V

    AND MODULATOR DCplatevoltage ---- 60010001500 2000 volts

  • AND MODULATOR DCplatevoltage [2]

    2000 V

    AND MODULATOR DCplatevoltage ---- 60010001500 2000 volts

  • DCGridvoltage (approx.)# [1]

    0 V

    DCGridvoltage (approx.)# 0 -8 -25 -40 volts

  • DCGridvoltage (approx.)# [2]

    -8 V

    DCGridvoltage (approx.)# 0 -8 -25 -40 volts

  • DCGridvoltage (approx.)# [3]

    -25 V

    DCGridvoltage (approx.)# 0 -8 -25 -40 volts

  • DCGridvoltage (approx.)# [4]

    -40 V

    DCGridvoltage (approx.)# 0 -8 -25 -40 volts

  • Class AB ( Sinusoidal wave, two tubes unless otherwise Zero-signal DC plate current [1]

    90 A

    Class AB ( Sinusoidal wave, two tubes unless otherwise Zero-signal DC plate current 90 67 45 34 rnA

  • Class AB ( Sinusoidal wave, two tubes unless otherwise Zero-signal DC plate current [2]

    67 A

    Class AB ( Sinusoidal wave, two tubes unless otherwise Zero-signal DC plate current 90 67 45 34 rnA

  • Class AB ( Sinusoidal wave, two tubes unless otherwise Zero-signal DC plate current [3]

    45 A

    Class AB ( Sinusoidal wave, two tubes unless otherwise Zero-signal DC plate current 90 67 45 34 rnA

  • Class AB ( Sinusoidal wave, two tubes unless otherwise Zero-signal DC plate current [4]

    34 A

    Class AB ( Sinusoidal wave, two tubes unless otherwise Zero-signal DC plate current 90 67 45 34 rnA

  • specified ) Max-signalDCplatecurrent [1]

    300 mA

    specified ) Max-signalDCplatecurrent 300 240 200 167 rnA

  • specified ) Max-signalDCplatecurrent [2]

    240 mA

    specified ) Max-signalDCplatecurrent 300 240 200 167 rnA

  • specified ) Max-signalDCplatecurrent [3]

    200 mA

    specified ) Max-signalDCplatecurrent 300 240 200 167 rnA

  • specified ) Max-signalDCplatecurrent [4]

    167 mA

    specified ) Max-signalDCplatecurrent 300 240 200 167 rnA

  • Effective Load Plate-to-Plate [1]

    4250

    Effective Load Plate-to-Plate 4250 7900 16,200 27,500 ohms

  • Effective Load Plate-to-Plate [2]

    7900

    Effective Load Plate-to-Plate 4250 7900 16,200 27,500 ohms

  • Effective Load Plate-to-Plate [3]

    16200

    Effective Load Plate-to-Plate 4250 7900 16,200 27,500 ohms

  • Effective Load Plate-to-Plate [4]

    27500

    Effective Load Plate-to-Plate 4250 7900 16,200 27,500 ohms

  • DCplatevoltage [1]

    2000 V

    DCplatevoltage -------- 2000 volts ( per tube ) ----- 255 volts

  • DCplatevoltage [2]

    255 V

    DCplatevoltage -------- 2000 volts ( per tube ) ----- 255 volts

  • DCplatecurrent [1]

    150 A

    DCplatecurrent -------- 150 rnA Peak Driving Power (approx.) 8 watts

  • DCplatecurrent [2]

    8 A

    DCplatecurrent -------- 150 rnA Peak Driving Power (approx.) 8 watts

  • Plate Dissipation [1]

    50 W

    Plate Dissipation --------- 50 watts Nominal Driving Power (app.) 4 watts

  • Plate Dissipation [2]

    4 W

    Plate Dissipation --------- 50 watts Nominal Driving Power (app.) 4 watts

  • GridDissipation [1]

    15 W

    GridDissipation -------- 15 watts Max-signal Plate Power Output 235 watts

  • GridDissipation [2]

    235 W

    GridDissipation -------- 15 watts Max-signal Plate Power Output 235 watts

  • AND OSCILLATOR DCplatevoltage [1]

    1000 V

    AND OSCILLATOR DCplatevoltage --- 1000 1500 2000 volts

  • AND OSCILLATOR DCplatevoltage [2]

    1500 V

    AND OSCILLATOR DCplatevoltage --- 1000 1500 2000 volts

  • AND OSCILLATOR DCplatevoltage [3]

    2000 V

    AND OSCILLATOR DCplatevoltage --- 1000 1500 2000 volts

  • DCGridvoltage [1]

    -60 V

    DCGridvoltage --- -60 -120 -135 volts

  • DCGridvoltage [2]

    -120 V

    DCGridvoltage --- -60 -120 -135 volts

  • DCGridvoltage [3]

    -135 V

    DCGridvoltage --- -60 -120 -135 volts

  • Class-C Telegraphy or FM Telephony DCplatecurrent [1]

    125 A

    Class-C Telegraphy or FM Telephony DCplatecurrent --- 125 125 125 rnA

  • Class-C Telegraphy or FM Telephony DCplatecurrent [2]

    125 A

    Class-C Telegraphy or FM Telephony DCplatecurrent --- 125 125 125 rnA

  • Class-C Telegraphy or FM Telephony DCplatecurrent [3]

    125 A

    Class-C Telegraphy or FM Telephony DCplatecurrent --- 125 125 125 rnA

  • ( Key-down conditions, per tube ) [1]

    1 mA

    ( Key-down conditions, per tube ) 1 DCGridcurrent --- 4040 45mA