6942

Metal-ceramic UHF transmitting tetrode for grounded-grid power-amplifier and oscillator service to about 900 MHz. Forced-air cooling and an integral radiator support substantial RF output.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: 5.7 V / 2.3 A

Description

Metal-and-ceramic UHF transmitting tetrode for grounded-grid power-amplifier and oscillator service to 900 MHz, with forced-air cooling and an integral anode radiator.

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: 5.7 V
Nominal heater current: 2.3 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: 17
Max plate voltage: 4000 V
Max screen voltage: 600 V
Max plate dissipation: 1500 W
Max cathode current: 3 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

1968 General Electric Co

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tetrode

Characteristic

Cathode-to-plate capacitance
0.04 pF
Input capacitance
17 pF
Output capacitance
5.5 pF

Other

Class B television power output
1000 W
ClassB