4CX15000J

High-power ceramic/metal transmitting tetrode designed for RF power amplification, linear amplification, oscillation, modulation, broadcast, or related high-power service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: 7.5 V / 160 A

Description

High-power forced-air ceramic/metal power tetrode; rated operation is a potential X-ray hazard.

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: 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

Tetrode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

Amplification factor: 4.5
Max plate voltage: 10000 V
Max screen voltage: 2000 V
Max plate dissipation: 15000 W
Max screen dissipation: 450 W
Max grid dissipation: 200 W
Max cathode current: 6 A

Promoted values are taken from printed General Characteristics / Maximum Ratings. Additional published conditions and operating data are preserved in parameters.

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

Tetrode

Capacitance

Input Capacitance
160 pF
CathodeGrounded
Output Capacitance
26.5 pF
CathodeGrounded
Feedback Capacitance
1.5 pF
CathodeGrounded

Other

Frequency Maximum
110 MHz
Maximum DC Plate Current
5 A
ClassC
Typical Plate Voltage
10000 V
ClassC
Typical Plate Output Power
36.5 kW
ClassC