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3CW20000A3

Water-cooled ceramic-metal medium-mu power triode for industrial RF, grounded-grid, and linear-amplifier service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
7.5 V / 99 A

Description

The EIMAC 3CW20000A3 is a water-cooled medium-mu ceramic/metal power triode for industrial rf, grounded-grid, and linear-amplifier service.

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
7.5 V
Nominal heater current
99 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
20
Max plate voltage
7000 V
Max plate dissipation
20000 W
Max grid dissipation
250 W
Max cathode current
5 A

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 3CW20,000A3 is a ceramic/metal power triode in

    3 a

    | The EIMAC 3CW20,000A3 is a ceramic/metal power triode in-

  • The anode dissipation rating is 20,000 watts with water cooling

    20000 watts

    | The anode dissipation rating is 20,000 watts with water cooling.

  • Voltage

    7.5 V

    GeneralCharacteristics | Voltage .. ... ..o ii i innn.n 7.5:04 V

  • Curtent, at 7.5V

    7.5 A

    GeneralCharacteristics | Curtent, at 7.5V . ... .. ............ 100 A

  • Amplification Factor (Average)

    20

    GeneralCharacteristics | Amplification Factor (Average) . .......... 20

  • OT 53 pF

    53 pF

    GeneralCharacteristics | OT 53 pF

  • Cout v . v vv ittt i e e 1.35 pF

    1.35 v

    GeneralCharacteristics | Cout v . v vv ittt i e e 1.35 pF

  • CgP ettt e e 34 pF

    34 pF

    GeneralCharacteristics | CgP ettt e e 34 pF

Other

  • 2. Capacitance values are for a cold tube as measured in a special shielded

    2 a

    MaximumRatings | 2. Capacitance values are for a cold tube as measured in a special shielded

  • Recommended Air System Socket

    1300 v

    | Recommended Air System Socket . . ..o v vt i it it it i i e ~ EIMAC SK-1300

  • Envelope and Ceramic/Metal Seals

    250 °C

    | Envelope and Ceramic/Metal Seals ... ... ...ttt vnionnnnnsas 250°C

  • (Effective 8-1-75) © 1963, 1966, 1975 by Varian Printed in U.S.A

    8 A

    | (Effective 8-1-75) © 1963, 1966, 1975 by Varian Printed in U.S.A.

  • DC PLATE VOLTAGE

    3500 VOLTS

    MaximumRatings | DC PLATE VOLTAGE .. ........ 3500 VOLTS DC Grid Current . ... ....... 660 5560 mAdc

  • DC PLATECURRENT

    3 AMPERES

    MaximumRatings | DC PLATECURRENT .......... 3.0 AMPERES Driving Power . ............ 530 515 W

  • GRID DISSIPATION 250 WATTS Plate Output Power

    250 WATTS

    MaximumRatings | GRID DISSIPATION 250 WATTS Plate Output Power . ........ 9.7 12.4 kW

  • DC PLATECURRENT

    5 AMPERES

    MaximumRatings | DC PLATECURRENT ... ....... 5.0 AMPERES Max-Sig DC Grid Current . . .. .. 300 250 mAdc

  • PLATE DISSIPATION

    20 v

    MaximumRatings | PLATE DISSIPATION .......... 20 KILOWATTS Peak RF Grid Voltage ........ 540 585 v

  • GRID DISSIPATION

    250 WATTS

    MaximumRatings | GRID DISSIPATION . ......... 250 WATTS Driving Power . ............ 1900 2050 W

  • Plate Output Power

    18 kw

    MaximumRatings | Plate Output Power . .. ....... 18 20 kw

  • DC PLATE VOLTAGE

    7000 VOLTS

    MaximumRatings | DC PLATE VOLTAGE . ........ 7000 VOLTS DE plate Surrent ..ot e

  • DC PLATE CURRENT

    40 AMPERES

    MaximumRatings | DC PLATE CURRENT . ........ 4,0 AMPERES p ur ent .. 24 28 KW

  • GRID DISSIPATION

    250 WATTS

    MaximumRatings | GRID DISSIPATION .. ....... 250 WATTS Plate Output Power . .. ....... 18.9 22.4 kW

  • DC PLATE VOLTAGE

    7000 VOLTS

    MaximumRatings | DC PLATE VOLTAGE .. ....... 7000 VOLTS D pto Surrent e a s A

  • DC PLATE CURRENT

    4 AMPERES

    MaximumRatings | DC PLATE CURRENT . ........ 4.0 AMPERES o ari . urrent L.l W c

  • GRID DISSIPATION

    250 WATTS

    MaximumRatings | GRID DISSIPATION . .. ...... 250 WATTS Plate Output Power . . . ........ 20.56 24.5 kW

  • Filament Current at 7.5 Volts

    7.5 Volts

    NOTE: TYPICAL OPERATION data are obtained by calculation from published characteristic curves or actual mea- | Filament Current at 7.5 Volts . . ... vttt ittt i i it iennneeeeees.. 940 104.0 A

  • 58.0 pF

    58 pF

    NOTE: TYPICAL OPERATION data are obtained by calculation from published characteristic curves or actual mea- | 58.0 pF

  • L 1.2 1.5 pF

    1.2 pF

    NOTE: TYPICAL OPERATION data are obtained by calculation from published characteristic curves or actual mea- | L 1.2 1.5 pF

  • 38.0 pF

    38 pF

    NOTE: TYPICAL OPERATION data are obtained by calculation from published characteristic curves or actual mea- | 38.0 pF

  • 1. Capacitance values are for a cold tube as measured in a special shielded fixture in accordance with Electronic In

    1 a

    NOTE: TYPICAL OPERATION data are obtained by calculation from published characteristic curves or actual mea- | 1. Capacitance values are for a cold tube as measured in a special shielded fixture in accordance with Electronic In-

  • the water of 10°C. Inlet water temperature should FILAMENT OPERATION

    10 °C

    | the water of 10°C. Inlet water temperature should FILAMENT OPERATION - Filament voltage

  • never exceed 55°C and outlet water temperature should be measured at the terminals with a 1 per

    55 °C

    | never exceed 55°C and outlet water temperature should be measured at the terminals with a 1 per-

  • should never exceed 70°C. Where a liquid cool- cent rms responding meter. The peak emission at

    70 °C

    | should never exceed 70°C. Where a liquid cool- cent rms responding meter. The peak emission at

  • 3CW20,000A3 by a substantial percentage. It is

    3 a

    | 3CW20,000A3 by a substantial percentage. It is

  • ferably above 250 K /cm3. A relative water re- culated through the anode water jacket whenever

    250 A

    | ferably above 250 K /cm3. A relative water re- culated through the anode water jacket whenever

  • quired, with 30 to 50 cfm of air at 50°C maximum If the coolant lines are obstructed the coolant

    30 °C

    | quired, with 30 to 50 cfm of air at 50°C maximum If the coolant lines are obstructed the coolant

  • precautions must be followed. Design all equip- sue is dependent on frequency. Under 30 MHz,

    30 MHz

    | precautions must be followed. Design all equip- sue is dependent on frequency. Under 30 MHz,

  • doors are opened. Interlock switches must not be quencies as low as the 13 and 27 MHz bands

    13 MHz

    | doors are opened. Interlock switches must not be quencies as low as the 13 and 27 MHz bands.

  • ohms to 25 ohms, should be used in series with

    25 ohms

    | ohms to 25 ohms, should be used in series with

  • supply stored energy exceeds 750 watt seconds,

    750 watt

    | supply stored energy exceeds 750 watt seconds,

  • A {4094 14.156

    4094 A

    | A {4094 14.156 - -j[l040 1056 | - -

Data set 02

1975 Eimac Tube Manual

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristic

  • Amplification factor

    20

  • Heater/filament voltage

    7.5 V

  • Heater/filament current

    99 A

Other

  • Maximum plate voltage

    7000 V

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    20000 W

  • Maximum grid dissipation

    250 W

  • Maximum cathode/plate current

    5 A

  • Frequency for maximum ratings

    110 MHz

  • Grounded-grid linear maximum plate voltage

    7000 V

    ClassAB

  • Industrial/RF maximum plate voltage

    7000 V

    ClassC

Capacitance

  • Input/grid-filament capacitance

    48 to 58 pF

  • Output/plate-filament capacitance

    1.2 to 1.5 pF

  • Feedback/grid-plate capacitance

    30 to 38 pF

Construction

  • Cooling

    Water and forced air

Data set 03

1976 Eimac Tube Manual

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristic

  • Amplification factor

    20

  • Heater/filament voltage

    7.5 V

  • Heater/filament current

    99 A

Other

  • Maximum plate voltage

    7000 V

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    20000 W

  • Maximum grid dissipation

    250 W

  • Maximum cathode/plate current

    5 A

  • Frequency for maximum ratings

    110 MHz

  • Grounded-grid linear maximum plate voltage

    7000 V

    ClassAB

  • Industrial/RF maximum plate voltage

    7000 V

    ClassC

Capacitance

  • Input/grid-filament capacitance

    48 to 58 pF

  • Output/plate-filament capacitance

    1.2 to 1.5 pF

  • Feedback/grid-plate capacitance

    30 to 38 pF

Construction

  • Cooling

    Water and forced air