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Power - Triode (over 1000V 100W) ·Triode

3CW40000H3

Water-cooled ceramic-metal industrial power triode for high-power RF generation, amplification, or modulation. Its manufacturer ratings emphasize continuous transmitting duty with high plate dissipation and substantial power handling.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
10 V / 160 A

Description

The EIMAC 3CW40000H3 is a water-cooled ceramic/metal industrial power triode with 40 kw plate dissipation.

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
10 V
Nominal heater current
160 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
12000 V
Max plate dissipation
40000 W
Max grid dissipation
750 W
Max cathode current
9 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 3CW40,000H3 is a water-cooled, ceramic-metal power

    3 a

    | The EIMAC 3CW40,000H3 is a water-cooled, ceramic-metal power

  • reserve emission is available from its 1500 watt filament. The grid struc

    1500 watt

    | reserve emission is available from its 1500 watt filament. The grid struc-

  • ture is rated at 750 watts, making this tube an excellent choice for

    750 watts

    | ture is rated at 750 watts, making this tube an excellent choice for

  • Voltage

    10 volts

    GeneralCharacteristics | Voltage - - - - - - - 10 volts

  • Current

    152 amps

    GeneralCharacteristics | Current - - - - - - - 152 168 amps

  • Amplification Factor

    20

    GeneralCharacteristics | Amplification Factor - - - - - 20

  • Grid-Filament

    65 pF

    GeneralCharacteristics | Grid-Filament - - - - - 65 75 pF

  • Plate-Filament

    2 pF

    GeneralCharacteristics | Plate-Filament - - - - = 2.0 2.6 pF

  • Grid Plate

    38 PF

    GeneralCharacteristics | Grid Plate - - - - - - 38 48 PF

Other

  • Ceramic-to-Metal Seals S R ST S T T T S 250°C

    250 °C

    | Ceramic-to-Metal Seals S R ST S T T T S 250°C

  • Net Weight

    14 pounds

    | Net Weight - - - - - - - =« =« == - - - - - - - 14 pounds

  • (Effective 8-1-67) © 1967 Varian Printed in U.S.A

    8 A

    | (Effective 8-1-67) © 1967 Varian Printed in U.S.A.

  • DC Plate Voltage

    -7000 volts

    RF INDUSTRIAL OSCILLATOR TYPICAL OPERATION* | DC Plate Voltage - - -7000 10,000 volts

  • Class-C (Filtered DC Power Supply) DC Plate Current

    77 amps

    RF INDUSTRIAL OSCILLATOR TYPICAL OPERATION* | Class-C (Filtered DC Power Supply) DC Plate Current - - - 77 9.0 amps

  • DC Grid Voltage

    700 volts

    RF INDUSTRIAL OSCILLATOR TYPICAL OPERATION* | DC Grid Voltage - - -=700 -850 volts

  • DC PLATE VOLTAGE

    12000 VOLTS

    MaximumRatings | DC PLATE VOLTAGE - - - - 12,000 VOLTS Peak Positive Grid Voltage - 240 550 volts

  • DC PLATE CURRENT

    9 AMPS

    MaximumRatings | DC PLATE CURRENT - - - - 9.0 AMPS Driving Power - - - 1040 watts

  • Plate Input Power

    54 kW

    MaximumRatings | Plate Input Power - - - 54 90 kW

  • DC GRID VOLTAGE

    -1200 VOLTS

    MaximumRatings | DC GRID VOLTAGE - - - - -1200 VOLTS Plate Dissipation - - - 16 20 kw

  • DC GRID CURRENT

    1.2 AMPS

    MaximumRatings | DC GRID CURRENT - - - - 1.2 AMPS Plate Output Power - - - 37.7 70 kW

  • PLATE INPUT POWER

    100 KW

    MaximumRatings | PLATE INPUT POWER - - - - 100 KW Approximate Load Impedance - 408 526 ohms

  • PLATE DISSIPATION

    40 KW

    MaximumRatings | PLATE DISSIPATION - - - - 40 KW *Loaded Conditions

  • the 3CW40,000H3 is 10.0 volts. Filament volt- mounted vertically, either base up or down

    3 volts

    | the 3CW40,000H3 is 10.0 volts. Filament volt- mounted vertically, either base up or down.

  • allowed to vary from 10.0 volts by more than gral anode-water jacket. The table below lists

    10 volts

    | allowed to vary from 10.0 volts by more than gral anode-water jacket. The table below lists

  • Control Grid Operation

    15 °C

    | Control Grid Operation — The grid current temperature rise of 15°C.

  • rating is 1.2 ampere dc. This value should not be

    1.2 ampere

    | rating is 1.2 ampere dc. This value should not be

  • 0.3 to 0.6 amp grid current to obtain reasonable

    0.3 amp

    | 0.3 to 0.6 amp grid current to obtain reasonable

  • efficiency. In industrial heating service with 20 5.25 4.0

    20

    | efficiency. In industrial heating service with 20 5.25 4.0

  • continuously with a dc current meter. The maxi- 40 10.2 13.0

    40 a

    | continuously with a dc current meter. The maxi- 40 10.2 13.0

  • mum grid dissipation rating is 750 watts

    750 watts

    | mum grid dissipation rating is 750 watts.

  • rating of 12,000 volts and maximum plate cur- Since power dissipated by the filament repre

    12000 volts

    | rating of 12,000 volts and maximum plate cur- Since power dissipated by the filament repre-

  • rent of 9.0 amps should not be applied simulta- sents 1500 watts and grid dissipation can reach

    9 amps

    | rent of 9.0 amps should not be applied simulta- sents 1500 watts and grid dissipation can reach

  • neously as rated plate dissipation may be ex- 750 watts, 2250 watts has been added to anode

    750 watts

    | neously as rated plate dissipation may be ex- 750 watts, 2250 watts has been added to anode

  • no modulation. outlet-water temperature will be below 70°C to

    70 °C

    | no modulation. outlet-water temperature will be below 70°C to

  • important in industrial service with its wide contact ring by a 132" 1.D. air duct arranged at a

    132 a

    | important in industrial service with its wide contact ring by a 132" 1.D. air duct arranged at a

  • used to prevent transient voltages from flashing of 30 MHz, 50°C ambient, and 5000 £t. altitude

    30 MHz

    | used to prevent transient voltages from flashing of 30 MHz, 50°C ambient, and 5000 £t. altitude.

  • 000H3 is usable to 120 MHz. At this frequency, Product Manager, EIMAC Division of Varian,

    0 MHz

    | 000H3 is usable to 120 MHz. At this frequency, Product Manager, EIMAC Division of Varian,

  • plate voltage must be reduced to 7000 volts in 301 Industrial Way, San Carlos, California

    7000 volts

    | plate voltage must be reduced to 7000 volts in 301 Industrial Way, San Carlos, California

  • A |578

    578 A

    | A |578

  • (M5.29/66

    29 A

    | (M5.29/66 - A€ EQUIV,)

  • Z. 3 M7 HOLES A/ M7, FLINGE

    3 A

    | Z. 3 M7 HOLES A/ M7, FLINGE

  • (1]1) A

    1 A

    | (1]1) A

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

    10 V

  • Heater/filament current

    160 A

Other

  • Maximum plate voltage

    12000 V

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    40000 W

  • Maximum grid dissipation

    750 W

  • Maximum cathode/plate current

    9 A

  • Frequency for maximum ratings

    120 MHz

  • Plate input power maximum

    100000 W

    IndustrialRF

  • Typical plate output power

    37700 W

    ClassC

Capacitance

  • Input/grid-filament capacitance

    65 to 65 pF

  • Output/plate-filament capacitance

    2 to 2 pF

  • Feedback/grid-plate capacitance

    38 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

    10 V

  • Heater/filament current

    160 A

Other

  • Maximum plate voltage

    12000 V

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    40000 W

  • Maximum grid dissipation

    750 W

  • Maximum cathode/plate current

    9 A

  • Frequency for maximum ratings

    120 MHz

  • Plate input power maximum

    100000 W

    IndustrialRF

  • Typical plate output power

    37700 W

    ClassC

Capacitance

  • Input/grid-filament capacitance

    65 to 65 pF

  • Output/plate-filament capacitance

    2 to 2 pF

  • Feedback/grid-plate capacitance

    38 to 38 pF

Construction

  • Cooling

    Water and forced air