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Specialized - Thyratron ·Thyratron

CX1157

Rugged compact ceramic hydrogen tetrode thyratron for high-repetition-rate pulse switching.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 7.5 A

Description

Hydrogen-filled ceramic tetrode thyratron for high pulse-repetition-rate service requiring ruggedness and compactness.

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
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
7.5 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

Thyratron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

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 English Electric Valve

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Thyratron

Other

  • Peak forward anode voltage

    20 kV

    Pulse

  • Peak inverse anode voltage

    20 kV

    Pulse

  • Peak anode current

    350 A

    Pulse

  • Average anode current

    500 mA

    Pulse