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

7F64R

Forced-air-cooled VHF power tetrode for FM and television amplifier service. Rugged coaxial ceramic-metal construction and a directly heated mesh filament support demanding broadcast operation.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6 V / 75 A

Description

The 7F64R is a forced-air-cooled power tetrode for VHF, FM, and television amplifier service, using rugged coaxial ceramic-to-metal construction and a directly heated mesh filament.

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 V
Nominal heater current
75 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
Transconductance
0.026 S
Max plate voltage
7000 V
Max plate dissipation
4000 W

Published maximum ratings and characteristics audited; remaining numeric data retained densely in parameter table.

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

1971 NEC

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tetrode

Other

  • Filament; Thoriated Tungsten Go : Grid Ne

    2

    Filament; Thoriated Tungsten Go : Grid Ne.2

  • Current tvo.iieeeeennecencnans

    68 A

    Current tvo.iieeeeennecencnans 68 amps

  • Maximum Starting Current

    140 A

    Maximum Starting Current ... 140 amps

  • Anolification Iy actor, Crid No

    2

    Anolification Iy actor, Crid No.2 to Grid Ho.) +veeees

  • Grid No.l to Plate .......,....................v

    0.57

    Grid No.l to Plate .......,....................v 0.57 upF

  • Filament to Plate teteerecicreetietasetnsannans

    0.08

    Filament to Plate teteerecicreetietasetnsannans 0.08 upF

  • Grid No [1]

    2

    Grid No.2 to Platé i sesesesseereatecseosensans 17 uuF

  • Grid No [2]

    17

    Grid No.2 to Platé i sesesesseereatecseosensans 17 uuF

  • Grid No.l t0 Filament «.oueeeeeesesneeeessnness

    48

    Grid No.l t0 Filament «.oueeeeeesesneeeessnness 48 pyF

  • Grid No.l to Grid No [1]

    2

    Grid No.l to Grid No.2 severinverennnscoonnonans 70 pp¥

  • Grid No.l to Grid No [2]

    70

    Grid No.l to Grid No.2 severinverennnscoonnonans 70 pp¥

  • Frequency for Maximum Ratings ...ceeeeecsecseccenose

    250 MHz

    Frequency for Maximum Ratings ...ceeeeecsecseccenose 250 MHz

  • Maximunm incoming air temperature .....ccccieeee

    40

    Maximunm incoming air temperature .....ccccieeee 40

  • Maximum radiator temperature ........... cecnae

    250

    Maximum radiator temperature ........... cecnae 250

  • Maximum seal temperature ..iiecieeceeeeceseeses

    250

    Maximum seal temperature ..iiecieeceeeeceseeses 250

  • DC Plate voltage [1]

    8 V

    DC Plate voltage 8 0060000000000 0000s006000s000s0st00 7000 VOltS

  • DC Plate voltage [2]

    60000000000 V

    DC Plate voltage 8 0060000000000 0000s006000s000s0st00 7000 VOltS

  • DC Plate voltage [3]

    0 V

    DC Plate voltage 8 0060000000000 0000s006000s000s0st00 7000 VOltS

  • DC Plate voltage [4]

    6000 V

    DC Plate voltage 8 0060000000000 0000s006000s000s0st00 7000 VOltS

  • DC Plate voltage [5]

    0 V

    DC Plate voltage 8 0060000000000 0000s006000s000s0st00 7000 VOltS

  • DC Plate voltage [6]

    0 V

    DC Plate voltage 8 0060000000000 0000s006000s000s0st00 7000 VOltS

  • DC Plate voltage [7]

    7000 V

    DC Plate voltage 8 0060000000000 0000s006000s000s0st00 7000 VOltS

  • DC Grid N‘DCZ voltage ® [1]

    9 V

    DC Grid N‘DCZ voltage ® 9 0 08 0 6 08 0O B S E OSSO OO E NSO PN s 1200 volts

  • DC Grid N‘DCZ voltage ® [2]

    0 V

    DC Grid N‘DCZ voltage ® 9 0 08 0 6 08 0O B S E OSSO OO E NSO PN s 1200 volts

  • DC Grid N‘DCZ voltage ® [3]

    8 V

    DC Grid N‘DCZ voltage ® 9 0 08 0 6 08 0O B S E OSSO OO E NSO PN s 1200 volts

  • DC Grid N‘DCZ voltage ® [4]

    0 V

    DC Grid N‘DCZ voltage ® 9 0 08 0 6 08 0O B S E OSSO OO E NSO PN s 1200 volts

  • DC Grid N‘DCZ voltage ® [5]

    6 V

    DC Grid N‘DCZ voltage ® 9 0 08 0 6 08 0O B S E OSSO OO E NSO PN s 1200 volts

  • DC Grid N‘DCZ voltage ® [6]

    8 V

    DC Grid N‘DCZ voltage ® 9 0 08 0 6 08 0O B S E OSSO OO E NSO PN s 1200 volts

  • DC Grid N‘DCZ voltage ® [7]

    0 V

    DC Grid N‘DCZ voltage ® 9 0 08 0 6 08 0O B S E OSSO OO E NSO PN s 1200 volts

  • DC Grid N‘DCZ voltage ® [8]

    1200 V

    DC Grid N‘DCZ voltage ® 9 0 08 0 6 08 0O B S E OSSO OO E NSO PN s 1200 volts

  • Max. Signal DC Plate Current ...eciecesseseercsnceoe

    2.8 A

    Max. Signal DC Plate Current ...eciecesseseercsnceoe 2.8 amps

  • Plate Dissipation ® [1]

    5 kW

    Plate Dissipation ® 5 5 0 % 80 00 900E T O SO OO0 DL SO OO OS e RSN 4 kw

  • Plate Dissipation ® [2]

    5 kW

    Plate Dissipation ® 5 5 0 % 80 00 900E T O SO OO0 DL SO OO OS e RSN 4 kw

  • Plate Dissipation ® [3]

    0 kW

    Plate Dissipation ® 5 5 0 % 80 00 900E T O SO OO0 DL SO OO OS e RSN 4 kw

  • Plate Dissipation ® [4]

    80 kW

    Plate Dissipation ® 5 5 0 % 80 00 900E T O SO OO0 DL SO OO OS e RSN 4 kw

  • Plate Dissipation ® [5]

    0 kW

    Plate Dissipation ® 5 5 0 % 80 00 900E T O SO OO0 DL SO OO OS e RSN 4 kw

  • Plate Dissipation ® [6]

    900 kW

    Plate Dissipation ® 5 5 0 % 80 00 900E T O SO OO0 DL SO OO OS e RSN 4 kw

  • Plate Dissipation ® [7]

    4 kW

    Plate Dissipation ® 5 5 0 % 80 00 900E T O SO OO0 DL SO OO OS e RSN 4 kw

  • Grid No [1]

    2 W

    Grid No.2 Dissipation ..c.eseececescsccssccscoensasasn 150 watts

  • Grid No [2]

    150 W

    Grid No.2 Dissipation ..c.eseececescsccssccscoensasasn 150 watts

  • DC Plate VoltaBge c.iveeeceeesscecasosansssanscanannsns

    5000

    DC Plate VoltaBge c.iveeeceeesscecasosansssanscanannsns 5000 volts

  • DC Grid No [1]

    2 V

    .DC Grid No.2 Voltage l.............................. 900 volts

  • DC Grid No [2]

    900 V

    .DC Grid No.2 Voltage l.............................. 900 volts

  • DC Grid No.l VOltAgBEe .cveceescessancnvsencvvanscsanss =

    125

    DC Grid No.l VOltAgBEe .cveceescessancnvsencvvanscsanss =125 volts

  • Peak RF Grid No.l Voltage ..iieeeecenesrecoasecnnsns

    125 V

    Peak RF Grid No.l Voltage ..iieeeecenesrecoasecnnsns 125 volts

  • Max. Signal DC Plate Current ..eeiveceecsscescacance

    1.58 A

    Max. Signal DC Plate Current ..eeiveceecsscescacance 1.58 amps

  • Zero-Signal DC Plate Current ...cviivviecvcnsonsnoces

    200 A

    Zero-Signal DC Plate Current ...cviivviecvcnsonsnoces 200 mA

  • Max. Signal DC Grid Yo [1]

    2 A

    Max. Signal DC Grid Yo.2 Current ..... cscteserarsecea 35 mA

  • Max. Signal DC Grid Yo [2]

    35 A

    Max. Signal DC Grid Yo.2 Current ..... cscteserarsecea 35 mA

  • Max. Signal Driving Power (approx.) ccecsssscasannan

    0 W

    Max. Signal Driving Power (approx.) ccecsssscasannan 0 watts

  • Max. Signal Plate Power Qutput ( [1]

    2 kW

    Max. Signal Plate Power Qutput (2pprox.) ceeeveeeeece. 5.1 kW

  • Max. Signal Plate Power Qutput ( [2]

    5.1 kW

    Max. Signal Plate Power Qutput (2pprox.) ceeeveeeeece. 5.1 kW

  • DC Plate Voltage ..... S

    7000 V

    DC Plate Voltage ..... S 7000 volts

  • DC Grid No [1]

    2

    DC Grid No.2 VoltaAgZe cieeieecscsostssansoosonosnaonssne 1200 volts

  • DC Grid No [2]

    1200

    DC Grid No.2 VoltaAgZe cieeieecscsostssansoosonosnaonssne 1200 volts

  • DC Plate Current .....cevescacccacssnsnsorssasocnnses

    2.8 A

    DC Plate Current .....cevescacccacssnsnsorssasocnnses 2.8 anmps

  • Plate Dissipation .ceieeeenecscccsetscesrsrosesnssns

    4 kW

    Plate Dissipation .ceieeeenecscccsetscesrsrosesnssns . 4 kW

  • Grid No [1]

    2 W

    Grid No.2 Dissipation .....cieieeviccsnocacsssescnee 150 watts

  • Grid No [2]

    150 W

    Grid No.2 Dissipation .....cieieeviccsnocacsssescnee 150 watts

  • Grid NO.l DiSSipatiOIl € [1]

    0

    Grid NO.l DiSSipatiOIl €00 st s rss0 000t ersctets sy SO V&tts

  • Grid NO.l DiSSipatiOIl € [2]

    0

    Grid NO.l DiSSipatiOIl €00 st s rss0 000t ersctets sy SO V&tts

  • DC Plate Voltage .............;....................;

    4500 V

    DC Plate Voltage .............;....................; 4500 volts

  • DC Grid No [1]

    2 V

    DC Grid No.2 Voltage ceeeeesserescssccssnassaccansans 500 volts

  • DC Grid No [2]

    500 V

    DC Grid No.2 Voltage ceeeeesserescssccssnassaccansans 500 volts

  • DC Grid No.l Voltagev

    -70 V

    DC Grid No.l Voltagev............................... -70 volts

  • DC Crid No

    2 A

    DC Crid No.2 Current:

  • DC Plate Voltage c.vivieecreeacsvesessosesnnssonsanes

    7000 V

    DC Plate Voltage c.vivieecreeacsvesessosesnnssonsanes 7000 volts|

  • DC Grid Yo [1]

    2 V

    DC Grid Yo.2 Voltage ..... cecesscsennea sescvasssenans 1200 volts

  • DC Grid Yo [2]

    1200 V

    DC Grid Yo.2 Voltage ..... cecesscsennea sescvasssenans 1200 volts

  • DC Grid No.l Voltage eieeeneans ;.......... ..... ceesen

    -500 V

    DC Grid No.l Voltage eieeeneans ;.......... ..... ceesen -500 volts

  • DC Plate Current ...ceeeceveseasos Ceteteeceans ceeeeen

    2.2 A

    DC Plate Current ...ceeeceveseasos Ceteteeceans ceeeeen 2.2 amps

  • Plate Dissipation ...voeeeceess crsecssans coennes reeeen

    4 kW

    Plate Dissipation ...voeeeceess crsecssans coennes reeeen 4 kW

  • Crid ' [1]

    0.2 W

    Crid '0.2 Dissipation seeveeeeeeeenn.. Cereeeniieaeeas 150 watts

  • Crid ' [2]

    150 W

    Crid '0.2 Dissipation seeveeeeeeeenn.. Cereeeniieaeeas 150 watts

  • Grid No.l Dissipation ...ie [1]

    0 W

    Grid No.l Dissipation ...ie.0v0se creenoans cesoensas oo 50 watts

  • Grid No.l Dissipation ...ie [2]

    50 W

    Grid No.l Dissipation ...ie.0v0se creenoans cesoensas oo 50 watts

  • DC Plate Voltage .ceceeecececnnconcncnsns ceses [1]

    5000 V

    DC Plate Voltage .ceceeecececnnconcncnsns ceses 5000 6000 volis

  • DC Plate Voltage .ceceeecececnnconcncnsns ceses [2]

    6000 V

    DC Plate Voltage .ceceeecececnnconcncnsns ceses 5000 6000 volis

  • DC Grid No [1]

    2 V

    DC Grid No.2 Voltage ...eeceiceaes chesserseneae 500 500 volts

  • DC Grid No [2]

    500 V

    DC Grid No.2 Voltage ...eeceiceaes chesserseneae 500 500 volts

  • DC Grid No [3]

    500 V

    DC Grid No.2 Voltage ...eeceiceaes chesserseneae 500 500 volts

  • DC Grid No.l Voltage ..iveevecee crerecessasnas -~ [1]

    170 V

    DC Grid No.l Voltage ..iveevecee crerecessasnas -~170 -185 volts

  • DC Grid No.l Voltage ..iveevecee crerecessasnas -~ [2]

    -185 V

    DC Grid No.l Voltage ..iveevecee crerecessasnas -~170 -185 volts

  • Peak RF Grid Yo.l Voltage v......... ceveerees [1]

    240 V

    Peak RF Grid Yo.l Voltage v......... ceveerees. 240 275 voltis

  • Peak RF Grid Yo.l Voltage v......... ceveerees [2]

    275 V

    Peak RF Grid Yo.l Voltage v......... ceveerees. 240 275 voltis

  • DC Plate Current .sececeveceecss cetrecrasiteans [1]

    1.3 A

    DC Plate Current .sececeveceecss cetrecrasiteans 1.3Q 1.71 amps

  • DC Plate Current .sececeveceecss cetrecrasiteans [2]

    1.71 A

    DC Plate Current .sececeveceecss cetrecrasiteans 1.3Q 1.71 amps

  • DC Crid Mo [1]

    2 A

    DC Crid Mo.2 Current ...eeecescecesecsssccasss 60 78

  • DC Crid Mo [2]

    60 A

    DC Crid Mo.2 Current ...eeecescecesecsssccasss 60 78

  • DC Crid Mo [3]

    78 A

    DC Crid Mo.2 Current ...eeecescecesecsssccasss 60 78

  • DC Grid Mo.l Current ..eeeeeeseecens cecrecnnes [1]

    100 A

    DC Grid Mo.l Current ..eeeeeeseecens cecrecnnes 100 140

  • DC Grid Mo.l Current ..eeeeeeseecens cecrecnnes [2]

    140 A

    DC Grid Mo.l Current ..eeeeeeseecens cecrecnnes 100 140

  • Driving Power (aoprox.) (Hote [1]

    1 W

    Driving Power (aoprox.) (Hote 1) +eviiieueenns 22.8 36.3

  • Driving Power (aoprox.) (Hote [2]

    22.8 W

    Driving Power (aoprox.) (Hote 1) +eviiieueenns 22.8 36.3

  • Driving Power (aoprox.) (Hote [3]

    36.3 W

    Driving Power (aoprox.) (Hote 1) +eviiieueenns 22.8 36.3

  • Plate Power Nutput {(approx.) ...... ceesseanees [1]

    556 W

    Plate Power Nutput {(approx.) ...... ceesseanees 5,56 8.2

  • Plate Power Nutput {(approx.) ...... ceesseanees [2]

    8.2 W

    Plate Power Nutput {(approx.) ...... ceesseanees 5,56 8.2

  • After filament and grid No.l low voltage supnlies have been on for

    10 V

    After filament and grid No.l low voltage supnlies have been on for 10

  • minutes, aprly plate and grid Yo

    2 V

    minutes, aprly plate and grid Yo.2 voltages and opefate the tube with

  • reduced driving power for an additional

    30 W

    reduced driving power for an additional 30 minutes. All tuning adjust-