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Power - Tetrode (NOT beam) (over 1000V 100W) ·Tetrode

6155

Beam-power transmitting tube for RF power-amplifier and communications applications, designed for compact moderate-power transmitter stages.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
5 V / 6.5 A

Description

Low-drive transmitting tetrode with Magnisorb anode for FM-broadcast RF amplifier service.

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
6.5 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
6.2
Max plate voltage
3000 V
Max screen voltage
600 V
Max plate dissipation
125 W
Max cathode current
1.6 A

Published promoted ratings/characteristics captured where applicable; additional source values preserved in parameter rows.

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

1953 Amperex

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tetrode

Other

  • Maximum frequency at full ratings

    120 MHz

  • Reduced-rating frequency

    200 MHz

  • Peak cathode current maximum

    1.6 A

Characteristics

  • Grid-plate capacitance maximum

    0.07 pF

Data set 02

1958 Amperex Industrial

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tetrode

Characteristic

  • Amplification Factor

    6.2

  • Maximum frequency

    120 MHz

Other

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    125 W

  • Plate voltage

    2500 V

    ClassC

  • Plate current

    200 mA

    ClassC

  • Power output

    375 W

    ClassC

  • Grid voltage

    -150 V

    ClassC

  • Grid current

    10 mA

    ClassC

  • Screen voltage

    350 V

    ClassC

Data set 03

1963 Amperex Condensed

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tetrode

Other

  • Plate voltage

    2500 V

    RFPowerAmplifier

  • Plate current

    200 mA

    RFPowerAmplifier

  • Power output

    375 W

    RFPowerAmplifier

  • Control-grid voltage

    -150 V

    RFPowerAmplifier

  • Grid current

    10 mA

    RFPowerAmplifier

  • Screen voltage

    350 V

    RFPowerAmplifier

  • Maximum frequency at full input

    120 MHz

    RFPowerAmplifier

Capacitance

  • Grid-to-plate capacitance

    0.05 pF

    Section1

  • Input capacitance

    10.8 pF

    Section1

  • Output capacitance

    3.5 pF

    Section1