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7855KAL

High-power triode designed for pulse-modulator service, with manufacturer ratings centered on short-duration high-voltage, high-current pulses rather than continuous RF or audio operation. Its intended role is switching or modulating pulsed power in professional equipment.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
5.7 V / 950 mA

Description

Airline/high-reliability ceramic/metal planar triode for transponder and pulsed service to 3 GHz.

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
950 mA
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

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.025 S
Amplification factor
100
Max plate voltage
3500 V
Max plate dissipation
10 W
Max grid dissipation
2 W
Max cathode current
125 mA

Promoted maximum ratings/characteristics populated from published headings; service-specific values retained in parameters.

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

Triode

Other

  • Heater: Voltage . . ....... ..., e e e [1]

    57

    Heater: Voltage . . ....... ..., e e e 57+ 2% V

  • Heater: Voltage . . ....... ..., e e e [2]

    2

    Heater: Voltage . . ....... ..., e e e 57+ 2% V

  • Current, at [1]

    5.7 V

    Current, at 5.7 volts . . . . .. v vt v i v e v s e e e . 0.95 A

  • Current, at [2]

    0.95 V

    Current, at 5.7 volts . . . . .. v vt v i v e v s e e e . 0.95 A

  • Amplification Factor (Average) ... .. e et ettt et ee

    100

    Amplification Factor (Average) ... .. e et ettt et ee 100

  • Direct Interelectrode Capacitance (grounded cathode)

    2

    Direct Interelectrode Capacitance (grounded cathode)2

  • Plate or Grid-Pulsed .. .......... et et e e

    3000 MHz

    Plate or Grid-Pulsed .. .......... et et e e 3000 MHz

  • Published value

    2

    2. Capacitance values are for a cold tube as measured in a special shielded fixture. When the cathode is heated to

  • the proper temperature, the grid-cathode capacitance will increase from the cold value by approximately

    1 pF

    the proper temperature, the grid-cathode capacitance will increase from the cold value by approximately 1 pf due

  • Published value [1]

    3

    3. Measured with one milliampere plate current and a plate voltage of 1 kVdc.

  • Published value [2]

    1

    3. Measured with one milliampere plate current and a plate voltage of 1 kVdc.

  • Heater: Current at [1]

    5.7 V

    Heater: Current at 5.7 volts . ... .... e e e e e .... 087 1.02 A

  • Heater: Current at [2]

    87 V

    Heater: Current at 5.7 volts . ... .... e e e e e .... 087 1.02 A

  • Heater: Current at [3]

    1.02 V

    Heater: Current at 5.7 volts . ... .... e e e e e .... 087 1.02 A

  • Published value

    1

    1. Capacitance values are for a cold tube as measured in a special shielded fixture.

  • FreQUeNCY . v v v v o v e ie e e ee v oo

    1.09 GHz

    FreQUeNCY . v v v v o v e ie e e ee v oo 1.090 GHz

  • DC PLATE VOLTAGE (grid pulsed) [1]

    2500 V

    DC PLATE VOLTAGE (grid pulsed). . 2500 VOLTS Heater Voltage . . . ... ... ... .... 5.7 V

  • DC PLATE VOLTAGE (grid pulsed) [2]

    5.7 V

    DC PLATE VOLTAGE (grid pulsed). . 2500 VOLTS Heater Voltage . . . ... ... ... .... 5.7 V

  • PEAK PULSE PLATE VOLTAGE DC Plate Voltage

    2000

    PEAK PULSE PLATE VOLTAGE DC Plate Voltage . . ............ 2000 vdc

  • (plate pulsed) .. ... ..nno

    3500 V

    (plate pulsed) .. ... ..nno... 3500 VOLTS te vortag

  • DC Grid Voltage

    -75

    DC Grid Voltage . ... .......... -75 Vdc

  • DC GRID VOLTAGE . . . v v v v vv e [1]

    -150 V

    DC GRID VOLTAGE . . . v v v v vv e -150 VOLTS Ponk VVideo Plate . 13 A

  • DC GRID VOLTAGE . . . v v v v vv e [2]

    13 V

    DC GRID VOLTAGE . . . v v v v vv e -150 VOLTS Ponk VVideo Plate . 13 A

  • Grid negative to cathode [1]

    -750 V

    Grid negative to cathode . . . ... -750 VOLTS Peak Video Grid Current .. ....... -8 a

  • Grid negative to cathode [2]

    -8 V

    Grid negative to cathode . . . ... -750 VOLTS Peak Video Grid Current .. ....... -8 a

  • Grid positive to cathode [1]

    250 V

    Grid positive to cathode . . . . .. 250 VOLTS Useful Power Output (approx.) .. . . .. 750 w

  • Grid positive to cathode [2]

    750 V

    Grid positive to cathode . . . . .. 250 VOLTS Useful Power Output (approx.) .. . . .. 750 w

  • PULSE PLATE CURRENT [1]

    3 A

    PULSE PLATE CURRENT. . . . . .. .. 3.0 AMPERES Pulse DUFLION .+ o o v oo e ee e e 0.5 us

  • PULSE PLATE CURRENT [2]

    500 mA

    PULSE PLATE CURRENT. . . . . .. .. 3.0 AMPERES Pulse DUFLION .+ o o v oo e ee e e 0.5 us

  • PULSE GRID CURRENT [1]

    1.8 A

    PULSE GRID CURRENT .. ....... 1.8 AMPERES Duty FACTOr .+« v v v vt ve e ve e e s 0.001

  • PULSE GRID CURRENT [2]

    1 mA

    PULSE GRID CURRENT .. ....... 1.8 AMPERES Duty FACTOr .+« v v v vt ve e ve e e s 0.001

  • Conduction and convection( [1]

    7855 W

    Conduction and convection(7855KAL) 10 WATTS PLATE PULSED AMPLIFIER

  • Conduction and convection( [2]

    10 W

    Conduction and convection(7855KAL) 10 WATTS PLATE PULSED AMPLIFIER

  • GRID DISSIPATION (Average) [1]

    2 W

    GRID DISSIPATION (Average). . . . . 2.0 WATTS Frequency . .. ... .. ... 1.1 GHz

  • GRID DISSIPATION (Average) [2]

    1.1 W

    GRID DISSIPATION (Average). . . . . 2.0 WATTS Frequency . .. ... .. ... 1.1 GHz

  • FREQUENCY [1]

    2

    FREQUENCY . . . 2 """""" 28 GSHZ Heater Voltage . .............. 5.7 V

  • FREQUENCY [2]

    28

    FREQUENCY . . . 2 """""" 28 GSHZ Heater Voltage . .............. 5.7 V

  • FREQUENCY [3]

    5.7

    FREQUENCY . . . 2 """""" 28 GSHZ Heater Voltage . .............. 5.7 V

  • F[;LLJJ"TSYEF%JCRT%E%N """""" [1]

    33

    F[;LLJJ"TSYEF%JCRT%E%N """""" 0033 Peak Plate Voltage .. ........... 2000 v

  • F[;LLJJ"TSYEF%JCRT%E%N """""" [2]

    2000

    F[;LLJJ"TSYEF%JCRT%E%N """""" 0033 Peak Plate Voltage .. ........... 2000 v

  • """"""" Peak Video Plate Current

    1.8

    """"""" Peak Video Plate Current .. .. ..... 1.8 a

  • Published value [1]

    1

    1. Using EIMAC radiator PN 158601. Peak Video Grid Current ... ...... 1.0 a

  • Published value [2]

    158601

    1. Using EIMAC radiator PN 158601. Peak Video Grid Current ... ...... 1.0 a

  • Published value [3]

    1

    1. Using EIMAC radiator PN 158601. Peak Video Grid Current ... ...... 1.0 a

  • Published value [1]

    2

    2. For applications using longer pulse duration and/or Pulse Duration . . . ............. 3.5 ps

  • Published value [2]

    3.5

    2. For applications using longer pulse duration and/or Pulse Duration . . . ............. 3.5 ps

  • higher duty cycle consult the nearest Varian Elec- Duty Factor

    0.001

    higher duty cycle consult the nearest Varian Elec- Duty Factor . . .. ............. . 0.001

  • the designated tube stop are shown in the outline The maximum plate dissipation of the

    7855

    the designated tube stop are shown in the outline The maximum plate dissipation of the 7855KAL

  • drawing. Electrical contact to the cathode, grid, is

    10 W

    drawing. Electrical contact to the cathode, grid, is 10 watts average power. This can be accomp-

  • Dimensions should never be taken from sample sipation of the [1]

    7855

    Dimensions should never be taken from sample sipation of the 7855AL in pulse service is 35

  • Dimensions should never be taken from sample sipation of the [2]

    35

    Dimensions should never be taken from sample sipation of the 7855AL in pulse service is 35

  • to cathode capacitance will be

    15

    to cathode capacitance will be 15%, or more,

Data set 02

1971 Machlette Laboratories

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Capacitance

  • Grid-Plate Capacitance

    2.5 pF

  • Grid-Cathode Capacitance

    6.3 pF

  • Plate-Cathode Capacitance Maximum

    0.06 pF

Characteristic

  • Cathode Heating Time

    60 s

Other

  • Plate-Pulsed Peak Supply Voltage

    3500 V

    PlatePulsed

  • Peak Plate Current

    3 A

    Pulse

  • Frequency Maximum

    3 GHz

    Pulsed

  • Plate Dissipation

    10 W

    CW

  • Typical RF Useful Output

    40 W

    Frequency=500MHz

Data set 03

1975 Eimac Tube Manual

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristic

  • Heater Current Range

    870 mA to 1.02 A

  • Cathode Heating Time

    60 s

  • Airline High Reliability Processing

    1 boolean

Capacitance

  • Input Capacitance

    6.8 pF

  • Output Capacitance

    0.04 pF

  • Grid-Plate Capacitance

    2 pF

Other

  • Frequency Maximum

    3 GHz

  • Pulse Plate Voltage Maximum

    3500 V

    PlatePulsed

  • Pulse Current Maximum

    4.8 A

    PulseModulator

  • Pulse Duration Maximum

    6 us

  • Duty Factor Maximum

    0.0033

Data set 04

1976 Eimac Tube Manual

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristic

  • Heater Current Range

    870 mA to 1.02 A

  • Cathode Heating Time

    60 s

  • Airline High Reliability Processing

    1 boolean

Capacitance

  • Input Capacitance

    6.8 pF

  • Output Capacitance

    0.04 pF

  • Grid-Plate Capacitance

    2 pF

Other

  • Frequency Maximum

    3 GHz

  • Pulse Plate Voltage Maximum

    3500 V

    PlatePulsed

  • Pulse Current Maximum

    4.8 A

    PulseModulator

  • Pulse Duration Maximum

    6 us

  • Duty Factor Maximum

    0.0033