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

6283

Reliable metal-ceramic power tetrode for grounded-grid RF amplification to 1250 MHz or higher. Forced-air cooling, shock/vibration resistance, and military communications ratings support demanding UHF service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 3.6 A

Description

The GL-6283 is a reliable metal-and-ceramic power tetrode for grounded-grid RF amplifier service, useful to 1250 MHz or higher. It is intended for military communications, Class B linear and television service, and Class C CW operation, with forced-air cooling and high resistance to 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
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
3.6 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

Tetrode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Amplification factor
14
Max plate voltage
2000 V
Max screen voltage
320 V
Max plate dissipation
500 W
Max grid dissipation
2 W
Max cathode current
750 mA

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

1968 General Electric Co

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tetrode

Other

  • Typical Plate Voltage

    1750 V

    ClassB; GroundedGrid; 225-400MHz

  • Typical Power Output

    110 W

    ClassB; GroundedGrid; 225-400MHz

  • The GL

    6283 C

    The GL-6283 is a reliable power tetrode Operating as a Class C CW amplifier

  • deliver

    110 W

    As a Class B linear amplifier in the vibration.

  • lated up to

    100 %

    As a Class B linear amplifier in the vibration.

  • gain of

    20 C

    As a Class B linear amplifier in the vibration.

  • ments are low-approximately

    5 W

    As a Class B linear amplifier in the vibration.

  • Voltage

    3.6 A

    As a Class B linear amplifier in the vibration.

  • G E

    1000 C

    As a Class B linear amplifier in the vibration.

  • Input G tied to G

    18.25 C

    As a Class B linear amplifier in the vibration.

  • Plate Dissipation onn

    500 W

    RADIO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER-CLASS B LINEAR

  • Driving Power approximate

    5 W

    RADIO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER-CLASS B LINEAR

  • Power Qutput

    110 W

    RADIO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER-CLASS B LINEAR

  • Plate Input U

    600 W

    RADIO-FREQUENCY AMPLIFIER-CLASS 8 TELEVISION SERVICE

  • Bandwidth

    6 MHz

    RADIO-FREQUENCY AMPLIFIER-CLASS 8 TELEVISION SERVICE

  • Pedestal Level

    825 V

    RADIO-FREQUENCY AMPLIFIER-CLASS 8 TELEVISION SERVICE

  • Pedestal Level

    27 V

    RADIO-FREQUENCY AMPLIFIER-CLASS 8 TELEVISION SERVICE

  • this voltage should not be less than

    5.5 V

    RADIO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR-CLASS C TELEGRAPHY

  • i/ f

    74 C

    RADIO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR-CLASS C TELEGRAPHY

  • OIAMETER A

    0.03 in

    RADIO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR-CLASS C TELEGRAPHY

  • DIAMETER B

    0.016 in

    RADIO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR-CLASS C TELEGRAPHY

  • DIAMETER D -

    0.042 in

    RADIO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR-CLASS C TELEGRAPHY