Data set 01
1940 RCA
Published operating points and test conditions from this source.
Thyratron
Other
voltage (AC) v & « v ¢ ¢« « v « « « « 2.5 % 5% volts
5 V
voltage (AC) v & « v ¢ ¢« « v « « « « 2.5 % 5% volts
X-ray tube control cir- Current at 2.5 volts . + . & « & & &
92 V
X-ray tube control cir- Current at 2.5 volts . + . & « & & & 92 amp
the tubes are operated Grid to filament « o « « & v o & & &
7.5 pF
the tubes are operated Grid to filament « o « « & v o & & & 7.5 uuf
2 seconds and an '"off" Maximum Critical Grid Current for
2 s
2 seconds and an '"off" Maximum Critical Grid Current for
period of %4 seconds, instantaneous anode volts = 650
50 V
period of %4 seconds, instantaneous anode volts = 650 . . 50 wamp
Under conditions: 10000-ohm grid
10000 ohm
Under conditions: 10000-ohm grid
400 amperes and an average anode current of |[27 resistor, returns to filament
27 A
400 amperes and an average anode current of |[27 resistor, returns to filament
at FS?, anode voltage between
100 V
at FS?, anode voltage between 100
mits the control of 280 amperes rms through the and 700 volts, and plate load
700 V
mits the control of 280 amperes rms through the and 700 volts, and plate load
of 2000 OhMS v & v v ¢ & & o & « « &
100 ohm
of 2000 OhMS v & v v ¢ & & o & « « & 100
of 100 milliamperes at a voltage suitable for operating Position « « & ¢« v ¢ & & v v v ¢ 4 « « 4 .
4 V
of 100 milliamperes at a voltage suitable for operating Position « « & ¢« v ¢ & & v v v ¢ 4 « « 4 . JADY
anode current of 160 amperes and a maximum nozzle located about 12 inches from the anode end of
12 A
anode current of 160 amperes and a maximum nozzle located about 12 inches from the anode end of
average anode current of 40 amperes, the anode cup and permitted to flow freely around the
40 A
average anode current of 40 amperes, the anode cup and permitted to flow freely around the
surface) . . . . . 300 max. o anode voltages should be 900 out of phase for optimum
900 V
surface) . . . . . 300 max. o anode voltages should be 900 out of phase for optimum
Weight (Approx.) e e e e e e e 3 1bs voltages between 600 and 120° out of phase. In poly
120 V
Weight (Approx.) e e e e e e e 3 1bs voltages between 600 and 120° out of phase. In poly-
Forward. . « « + + 4 . 650 max. 650 max. volts "Standard on Electron Tubes: Methods of Testing,
1950 V
Forward. . « « + + 4 . 650 max. 650 max. volts "Standard on Electron Tubes: Methods of Testing, 1950
Inverse. . . . . . . . 650 max. 650 max. volts (50 IRE 7.52)" available from The institute of Radio
7.52 V
Inverse. . . . . . . . 650 max. 650 max. volts (50 IRE 7.52)" available from The institute of Radio
GRID VOLTAGE: Englneers, 1 East 79 St, New York 21, N. Y. Also
21 V
GRID VOLTAGE: Englneers, 1 East 79 St, New York 21, N. Y. Also
conduction . . . . . -—150 max. -150 max. volts invelve anode supply voltage (Epp) of 300 volts, gri
300 V
conduction . . . . . -—150 max. -150 max. volts invelve anode supply voltage (Epp) of 300 volts, grid
Average, during tube supply voltage (Ecc) of -150 volts, grid resistor rq)
-150 V
Average, during tube supply voltage (Ecc) of -150 volts, grid resistor rq)
conduction . . . . . -10 max. —-10 max. volts of 5000 ohms and anode current (Ip) of
23 V
conduction . . . . . -10 max. —-10 max. volts of 5000 ohms and anode current (Ip) of 23 amperes.
Peak « « « ¢ « « o . . 160 max. 400 max. amp decay in amperes per microsecond just before conduction
400 A
Peak « « « ¢ « « o . . 160 max. 400 max. amp decay in amperes per microsecond just before conduction
AVErage. « « « o & o 10 max.®O 7 max. amp ceases and the rate of inverse voltage rise in volts
7 V
AVErage. « « « o & o 10 max.®O 7 max. amp ceases and the rate of inverse voltage rise in volts
0.1 second maximum . %000 max. 4000 max. amp Continuous Service is defined as service where
4000 A
0.1 second maximum . %000 max. 4000 max. amp Continuous Service is defined as service where
Average positive . . . 2.0 max. 2.0 max. amp
2 A
Average positive . . . 2.0 max. 2.0 max. amp
anode negative . . . 0.1 max. 0.1 max. amp conduction does not take place as often as every cycle
100 mA
anode negative . . . 0.1 max. 0.1 max. amp conduction does not take place as often as every cycle
RANGE . . . . =55 to +75 -55 to +75 oc Averaged over any period of 15 seconds maximum
15 s
RANGE . . . . =55 to +75 -55 to +75 oc Averaged over any period of 15 seconds maximum.
Averaged over any period of 36 seconds maximum
36 s
Averaged over any period of 36 seconds maximum.
Power Utilizing Inverse-Parallel Circuit of Fig.6: Averaged over the "on" period of
2 s
Power Utilizing Inverse-Parallel Circuit of Fig.6: Averaged over the "on" period of 2 seconds
AC Anode-Supply voltage (RMS). . . . . 220 volts average or the rms load current is reduced buf the
220 V
AC Anode-Supply voltage (RMS). . . . . 220 volts average or the rms load current is reduced buf the
Grid-Bias voltage. . . « . . + « « .+ -50 volts severity of duty on the 7086 is not reduced
7086 V
Grid-Bias voltage. . . « . . + « « .+ -50 volts severity of duty on the 7086 is not reduced.
Grid-Pulse voltage . + v v « & o o « & 60 volts the time at which the incoming and outgoing tubes ha
60 V
Grid-Pulse voltage . + v v « & o o « & 60 volts the time at which the incoming and outgoing tubes have
Peak « v ¢ v v ¢ v v e e e e e e e 400 amp oidal supply
400 A
Peak « v ¢ v v ¢ v v e e e e e e e 400 amp oidal supply.
Average‘ [ T
127 A
Average‘ [ T 127 amp
Load RMS Demand Current. + o « o o o«
280 A
Load RMS Demand Current. + o « o o o« 280 amp
Grid-Circuit Resistance. . . « . + .« . 0.1 max. megohm of the 7086 may be impaired from the viewpoi
7086 ohm
Grid-Circuit Resistance. . . « . + .« . 0.1 max. megohm of the 7086 may be impaired from the viewpoint of
Filament Current . . . . . 1 87
97 A
Filament Current . . . . . 1 87 97 amp
Peak Tube voltage Drop . . 1,2 - 40 volts never be exceeded under any usual condition of
40 V
Peak Tube voltage Drop . . 1,2 - 40 volts never be exceeded under any usual condition of
Critical Anode Voltage . . 1,3 - 100 peak volts supply-voltage variation, load variation, or
100 V
Critical Anode Voltage . . 1,3 - 100 peak volts supply-voltage variation, load variation, or
Note t: With 2.5 volts rms on filament
2.5 V
Note t: With 2.5 volts rms on filament.
Note 2: With peak anode current of 400 amperes provided The maximum fault anode current rating shown
400 A
Note 2: With peak anode current of 400 amperes provided The maximum fault anode current rating shown
tied to anode through a 10,000~-ohm resistor. second maximum) that should pass through the
10000 ohm
tied to anode through a 10,000~-ohm resistor. second maximum) that should pass through the
Note 3: The voltage at terminal F is in phase with the tube under the most adverse conditions of ser
3 V
Note 3: The voltage at terminal F is in phase with the tube under the most adverse conditions of ser-
FS. Grid resistor = 0 to 100,000 ohms. equipment designer in a choice of circuit com
100000 ohm
FS. Grid resistor = 0 to 100,000 ohms. equipment designer in a choice of circuit com-
of the filamentand for maximum tube 1ife, the voltage at approximating a short circuit. It is not in
1 V
of the filamentand for maximum tube 1ife, the voltage at approximating a short circuit. It is not in-
RANGE IS FOR CONDITIONS WHER lead should be hard soldered to a
225 A
RANGE IS FOR CONDITIONS WHER lead should be hard soldered to a 225-ampere
E£=25 VOLTS AC £5%.CIRCUIT RETURNS TO FILAMENT TERMI
5 V
E£=25 VOLTS AC £5%.CIRCUIT RETURNS TO FILAMENT TERMI-
GRID RESISTOR = 0 TO (
0 ohm
GRID RESISTOR = 0 TO (00000 OHMS
rents may reach a value as high as {
20 A
rents may reach a value as high as {20 amperes
E¢= 2.5VOLTS AC PHASE CIRCUIT
2.5 V
E¢= 2.5VOLTS AC PHASE CIRCUIT
same manner as other tube ratings. The tempera- GRID RESISTOR=I0000 OHMS CURVE| A\GLE¥ | RETURN TO
0 ohm
same manner as other tube ratings. The tempera- GRID RESISTOR=I0000 OHMS CURVE| A\GLE¥ | RETURN TO
conveniently be measured with temperature-sensi- ANODEVOLTAGE (WITH B
1805 V
conveniently be measured with temperature-sensi- ANODEVOLTAGE (WITH B 1805 F
RESPECT TO VOLTAGE AT c 0° F
0 V
RESPECT TO VOLTAGE AT c 0° F
stud so that I-1/2 inches of the free end extends DC GRID SUPPLY VOLTS 92CS
-9426 V
stud so that I-1/2 inches of the free end extends DC GRID SUPPLY VOLTS 92CS -9426
not less than 60 seconds after application of range, and independent of grid bias. Conduction
60 s
not less than 60 seconds after application of range, and independent of grid bias. Conduction
tions of operation to prevent exceeding the HGRID RESISTOR =
0 ohm
tions of operation to prevent exceeding the HGRID RESISTOR = 0 OHMS
The anode voltages at which the %7086 1s o
1 V
The anode voltages at which the %7086 1s o
tube and its associated apparatus, especially all C A AMPEREIS]=
771 A
tube and its associated apparatus, especially all C A AMPEREIS]= 771 ,n
housing is opened, and should prevent the closing DC GRID VOLTS
92 V
housing is opened, and should prevent the closing DC GRID VOLTS 92CS
The 7086 has a critical grid voltage which
7086 V
The 7086 has a critical grid voltage which
E¢= 2.5VOLTS AC GRID CIRCUIT | puase values shownin Fig.l. From them he can determine
2.5 V
E¢= 2.5VOLTS AC GRID CIRCUIT | puase values shownin Fig.l. From them he can determine
VOLTAGE (WITH RE= | A 0.0l FS o
0 V
VOLTAGE (WITH RE= | A 0.0l FS o
SPECT TO VOLTAGE| B 0.1 FS 0 prevent conduction until it is desired, but also
0 V
SPECT TO VOLTAGE| B 0.1 FS 0 prevent conduction until it is desired, but also
~-?5 -20 -5 ~10 -5 [+] The anode voltage for the 7086 may be obtained
7086 V
~-?5 -20 -5 ~10 -5 [+] The anode voltage for the 7086 may be obtained
7086 may be accomplished by varying the amplitude to 180° minus the angle of lag. Maximum dc out
180
7086 may be accomplished by varying the amplitude to 180° minus the angle of lag. Maximum dc out-
phasing a peaked grid voltage with respect to the to 180°, no conduction occurs
180 V
phasing a peaked grid voltage with respect to the to 180°, no conduction occurs.
180°, change inamplitude of the grid voltage will adequate to swing the grid weli{ into the positive
180 V
180°, change inamplitude of the grid voltage will adequate to swing the grid weli{ into the positive
than 180°, change in amplitude of the grid voltage IW, N
180 V
than 180°, change in amplitude of the grid voltage IW, N
half-cycle of anode voltage. Initiation of con
4 V
half-cycle of anode voltage. Initiation of con- 3 4
connect the load to the anode voltage supply for
3 V
connect the load to the anode voltage supply for 3
to control the output voltage over a wider range, DUTY-PER CENT
-9435 V
to control the output voltage over a wider range, DUTY-PER CENT 02C5-9435
the anode voftage by about I7OO, conduction 7086 in AC Voltage Control Service
7086 V
the anode voftage by about I7OO, conduction 7086 in AC Voltage Control Service.
that the grid voltage lags the anode voltage by tude and lagging the anode vottage by about
900 V
that the grid voltage lags the anode voltage by tude and lagging the anode vottage by about 900,
less than 170°, tube conduction is initiated over to provide control of the dc output voltage from
170 V
less than 170°, tube conduction is initiated over to provide control of the dc output voltage from
peaked grid voltage is a preferred method in that circuit of Fig.6. When the timed gate provides
6 V
peaked grid voltage is a preferred method in that circuit of Fig.6. When the timed gate provides
voltage lags the anode voltage up to 1800, tube amperes which when multipliedby the value of
2.22 V
voltage lags the anode voltage up to 1800, tube amperes which when multipliedby the value of 2.22
in the positive half-cycle. The conduction angle, amperes. Starting at the 89-ampere,
100 A
in the positive half-cycle. The conduction angle, amperes. Starting at the 89-ampere, 100%-duty
AC Voltage Control TABLE
1 V
AC Voltage Control TABLE 1
60 CPS H lay = Average DC Output Current Pp = Peak Load Volt-amperes
60 V
60 CPS H lay = Average DC Output Current Pp = Peak Load Volt-amperes
Q O * k= 1/2 number of turns in secondary of transformer To
2 s
Q O * k= 1/2 number of turns in secondary of transformer To
(ACVoltage Controb 460
40 V
(ACVoltage Controb 460 - - - 40‘
(DC Voltage Control) 460 205 40
8 V
(DC Voltage Control) 460 205 40 8 -
(DC Voltage Control) 460 410 80
32.5 V
(DC Voltage Control) 460 410 80 32.5 -
’ Averaged over any period of 36 seconds max imum
36 s
’ Averaged over any period of 36 seconds max imum.
seconds and "off" period of 34 seconds. & Averaged over any period of 15 seconds max i mum,
15 s
seconds and "off" period of 34 seconds. & Averaged over any period of 15 seconds max i mum,
this 45° line, the average current through each amperes (left horizontal line of Fig
5 A
this 45° line, the average current through each amperes (left horizontal line of Fig.5}
Characteristic
supply voltage is 220 Direct Interelectrode Capacitances
220 V
supply voltage is 220 Direct Interelectrode Capacitances
Grid-Circuit Resistance. . . . . . . . 0.1 megohm The angle of phase retard is the angle by which th
0.1 ohm
Grid-Circuit Resistance. . . . . . . . 0.1 megohm The angle of phase retard is the angle by which the
Sufficient anode-circuit resistance, includ- MEf=2.5VOLTS AC
2.5 V
Sufficient anode-circuit resistance, includ- MEf=2.5VOLTS AC
control is available. If the grid voltage lags Fig.5 — Current Demand Characteristic of Type
5 V
control is available. If the grid voltage lags Fig.5 — Current Demand Characteristic of Type
