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3Z340G

High-power directly heated triode. Available source material does not establish a narrower functional application confidently.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
9.6 V / -

Description

The 3Z340G is a vapor-cooled RF power triode designed for use as a radio-frequency power amplifier or oscillator and suitable for cathode-drive operation.

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
9.6 V
Nominal heater current
-
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
Max plate voltage
14000 V
Max plate dissipation
125000 W
Max grid dissipation
2750 W

Published maximum ratings and characteristics audited; remaining values retained densely in parameter table.

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 ITT

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • R.F. POWER TRIODE [1]

    3 W

    R.F. POWER TRIODE .3Z/3ADG

  • R.F. POWER TRIODE [2]

    3 W

    R.F. POWER TRIODE .3Z/3ADG

  • Direct anode voltage (Note [1]

    1 kV

    Direct anode voltage (Note 1) 14 kV

  • Direct anode voltage (Note [2]

    14 kV

    Direct anode voltage (Note 1) 14 kV

  • Direct anode current

    18 A

    Direct anode current 18 A

  • Anode dissipation

    125 kW

    Anode dissipation 125 kW

  • Grid dissipation

    275 kW

    Grid dissipation 2,75 kW

  • Note [1]

    1

    Note 1. For Class C anode modulated operation (100% carrier mocdulation) the

  • Note [2]

    100

    Note 1. For Class C anode modulated operation (100% carrier mocdulation) the

  • maximum anode voltage is

    12 kV

    maximum anode voltage is 12kV,

  • Filament voltage, per filament section

    96 V

    Filament voltage, per filament section 9,6 v

  • Filament current, nominal, per filament section

    290 A

    Filament current, nominal, per filament section 290 A

  • Direct anode voltage

    14 kV

    Direct anode voltage 14 kV

  • Direct grid voltage

    -765 V

    Direct grid voltage -765 V

  • Peak r,f. grid voltage [1]

    1 V

    Peak r,f. grid voltage 1 305 Vv

  • Peak r,f. grid voltage [2]

    305 V

    Peak r,f. grid voltage 1 305 Vv

  • Ancde current

    175 A

    Ancde current 17,5 A

  • Grid current, approx

    31 A

    Grid current, approx. 3,1 A

  • Anode dissipation

    45 kW

    Anode dissipation 45 kW

  • Grid dissipstion, approx

    17

    Grid dissipstion, approx. 1,7 kW

  • Drive power, approx

    40 kW

    Drive power, approx. 4,0 kW

  • Output power '

    200 kW

    Output power ' 200 kW

  • Efficiency

    81

    Efficiency 81 %

  • Thariated tungsten filament (Note

    2

    Thariated tungsten filament (Note 2)

  • Filament voltage, per section [1]

    96 V

    Filament voltage, per section 9,6V ¥ 5%

  • Filament voltage, per section [2]

    5 V

    Filament voltage, per section 9,6V ¥ 5%

  • Filsment current, per section, at [1]

    96 mA

    Filsment current, per section, at 9,6V min, 263 max. 311 A

  • Filsment current, per section, at [2]

    263 mA

    Filsment current, per section, at 9,6V min, 263 max. 311 A

  • Filsment current, per section, at [3]

    311 mA

    Filsment current, per section, at 9,6V min, 263 max. 311 A

  • Maximum difference between current in each section

    15 mA

    Maximum difference between current in each section 15 A

  • Filament cold resistance, per saction

    4 ohm

    Filament cold resistance, per saction 0,004 Q

  • Maximum filament starting current, per section (Note [1]

    3 mA

    Maximum filament starting current, per section (Note 3) 700 A

  • Maximum filament starting current, per section (Note [2]

    700 mA

    Maximum filament starting current, per section (Note 3) 700 A

  • Note

    3 A

    Note 3. This starting current must not be exceeded even momentarily.

  • Mutual conductance (at V4 = [1]

    90 mA/V

    Mutual conductance (at V4 = 9,0kV : I = 5,0A) min. 78 max. 102 mA/V

  • Mutual conductance (at V4 = [2]

    50 mA/V

    Mutual conductance (at V4 = 9,0kV : I = 5,0A) min. 78 max. 102 mA/V

  • Mutual conductance (at V4 = [3]

    78 mA/V

    Mutual conductance (at V4 = 9,0kV : I = 5,0A) min. 78 max. 102 mA/V

  • Mutual conductance (at V4 = [4]

    102 mA/V

    Mutual conductance (at V4 = 9,0kV : I = 5,0A) min. 78 max. 102 mA/V

  • Grid to anode

    108

    Grid to anode 108 pF

  • Grid to filament [1]

    259

    Grid to filament 259 13

  • Grid to filament [2]

    13

    Grid to filament 259 13

  • Anode to filament

    35

    Anode to filament 3,5 pf

  • The anode seal and bulb temperaturess must not exceed

    180

    The anode seal and bulb temperaturess must not exceed 180°C.

  • To give protection againest overheating of the anode,

    2

    To give protection againest overheating of the anode, 2 *hermal fuse is fitted

  • device. A cord tension of ! [1]

    1 V

    device. A cord tension of ! 1lb (450 g) will ensure ithat if the anode

  • device. A cord tension of ! [2]

    450 V

    device. A cord tension of ! 1lb (450 g) will ensure ithat if the anode

  • of [1]

    60

    of 60 ft3/min (1,7 m3/min) directed into the filament.header from a 2 inch

  • of [2]

    17

    of 60 ft3/min (1,7 m3/min) directed into the filament.header from a 2 inch

  • of [3]

    2

    of 60 ft3/min (1,7 m3/min) directed into the filament.header from a 2 inch

  • The maximum temperature of the filament and grid seals must not exceed

    140

    The maximum temperature of the filament and grid seals must not exceed 140°C.,

  • Published value

    4

    4-filament posts