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Power - Tetrode (NOT beam) ·Tetrode

4PR60C

Eimac 8252W high-vacuum pulse-modulator tetrode for inductive or resistive loads, optimized for powerful short-duration pulses at approximately 20 kV plate voltage.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
26 V / 2.1 A

Description

The EIMAC 8252W is a high-vacuum pulse-modulator tetrode for inductive or resistive load circuits, rated for 20 kV dc plate voltage and 18 A peak plate current.

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
26 V
Nominal heater current
2.1 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
Max plate voltage
20000 V
Max screen voltage
1500 V
Max plate dissipation
60 W
Max screen dissipation
8 W
Max grid dissipation
1 W
Max cathode current
18 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

Tetrode

Other

  • Peak Positive Plate Voltage

    25000 V

    PulseModulator