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Power - Triode (over 1000V 100W) ·Triode

ACT16

Industrial transmitting power triode intended for RF amplification, oscillation, or modulation. Manufacturer data emphasize substantial plate power, professional transmitter operation, and construction suited to continuous high-power service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
19 V / 100 A

Description

The ACT16 is a forced-air-cooled transmitting triode with a tungsten filament for very-high-power high-frequency amplifier, oscillator, and modulator service.

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
19 V
Nominal heater current
100 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

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.01 S
Max plate voltage
15000 V
Max plate dissipation
15000 W
Max grid dissipation
500 W

Published maximum ratings and characteristics audited; remaining useful numerical data retained in TUBE_SECTION_PARAMETER.

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

1955 Marconi

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Published value

    312

    312" FLEXIBLE GRID

  • a

    10

    a 10-in. head of water. The filament seal also requires

  • cooling supplies must be started before the application PROJECTION [1]

    8

    cooling supplies must be started before the application PROJECTION 8-5

  • cooling supplies must be started before the application PROJECTION [2]

    -5

    cooling supplies must be started before the application PROJECTION 8-5

  • of any supply voltages, and the temperature of the air [1]

    10 V

    of any supply voltages, and the temperature of the air 10-375" CENTRE 8-375"

  • of any supply voltages, and the temperature of the air [2]

    -375 V

    of any supply voltages, and the temperature of the air 10-375" CENTRE 8-375"

  • of any supply voltages, and the temperature of the air [3]

    8 V

    of any supply voltages, and the temperature of the air 10-375" CENTRE 8-375"

  • of any supply voltages, and the temperature of the air [4]

    -375 V

    of any supply voltages, and the temperature of the air 10-375" CENTRE 8-375"

  • FILAMENT PINS

    3225

    FILAMENT PINS 3225

  • is approximately [1]

    0 mA

    is approximately 0-0167 Q. The filament current must (T—-——? | I 25 b

  • is approximately [2]

    -167 mA

    is approximately 0-0167 Q. The filament current must (T—-——? | I 25 b

  • is approximately [3]

    25 mA

    is approximately 0-0167 Q. The filament current must (T—-——? | I 25 b

  • Published value

    15 V

    15 minutes without anode voltage being applied, the | > “‘"”“"‘t‘u

  • filament voltage must be reduced to one-half its normal NAMEPLATE lof

    5 V

    filament voltage must be reduced to one-half its normal NAMEPLATE lof 05 )

  • APPROXIMATE DATA (

    2 W

    APPROXIMATE DATA (2) HF POWER AMPLIFIER. CLASS C

  • Vi [1]

    18

    Vi 18-20 v (Anode modulated, one valve, carrier conditions,

  • Vi [2]

    -20

    Vi 18-20 v (Anode modulated, one valve, carrier conditions,

  • Cgl-k [1]

    272 W

    Cgl-k 272 pF (3) HF POWER AMPLIFIER.

  • Cgl-k [2]

    3 W

    Cgl-k 272 pF (3) HF POWER AMPLIFIER.

  • Published value [1]

    12

    12 A emission at 909, saturation. modulation 100%,)

  • Published value [2]

    909

    12 A emission at 909, saturation. modulation 100%,)

  • Published value [3]

    100

    12 A emission at 909, saturation. modulation 100%,)

  • ( [1]

    1 W

    (1) HF POWER AMPLIFIER AND Va -330 =220 v

  • ( [2]

    -330 W

    (1) HF POWER AMPLIFIER AND Va -330 =220 v

  • ( [3]

    220 W

    (1) HF POWER AMPLIFIER AND Va -330 =220 v

  • Par (a) [1]

    350 V

    Par (a) 350 400 420 w frequencies the anode voltage must be reduced to the

  • Par (a) [2]

    400 V

    Par (a) 350 400 420 w frequencies the anode voltage must be reduced to the

  • Par (a) [3]

    420 V

    Par (a) 350 400 420 w frequencies the anode voltage must be reduced to the

  • EMISSION AT

    90

    EMISSION AT 90% SATURATION.