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4CS250R

Compact conduction-cooled high-perveance radial-beam tetrode, electrically related to the 4CX250R and ruggedized for severe shock and vibration.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
6 V / 2.6 A

Description

The 4CS250R is a compact conduction-cooled high-perveance radial-beam tetrode, electrically identical to the 4CX250R except for its thermally limited dissipation system, and ruggedized for shock and vibration.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
9
Nominal heater voltage
6 V
Nominal heater current
2.6 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

Beam Power

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
2000 V
Max screen voltage
500 V
Max screen dissipation
12 W
Max grid dissipation
2 W

Source explicitly states plate dissipation is limited by maximum anode and ceramic/metal seal temperatures; no single plate-dissipation maximum is promoted.

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

Beam Power

Characteristic

  • Frequency for Maximum Ratings

    500 MHz

Other

  • Maximum DC Plate Current

    250 mA

    Maximum

  • Cathode-Heater Potential

    150 V

    Magnitude

  • Useful Output Power

    470 W

    Linear amplifier, 2000 V plate

Capacitance

  • Input Capacitance

    17 pF

    Grounded cathode

  • Output Capacitance

    4.7 pF

    Grounded cathode

  • Feedback Capacitance

    0.04 pF

    Grounded cathode