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4PR250C

High-voltage pulse tetrode designed for pulse-modulator and amplifier service, combining large peak-current capability with high plate-voltage operation.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
5 V / 14 A

Description

The EIMAC 8248/4PR250C is a thoriated-tungsten radial-beam pulse tetrode for pulse-modulator, switch-tube, pulsed-amplifier and pulsed-oscillator service at voltages to 50 kV.

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
5 V
Nominal heater current
14 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
50000 V
Max screen voltage
2000 V
Max plate dissipation
250 W
Max screen dissipation
25 W
Max grid dissipation
5 W
Max cathode current
5.5 A

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

Other

  • Peak Plate Current

    - to 6 A

    SwitchTube