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DP15

High-mu hard-tube pulse-modulator switch triode for radar and similar applications, capable of roughly 15–20 MW pulse output.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
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Socket code
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Base pins
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Nominal heater
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Description

The ML-DP15 is a high-mu triode designed primarily to in series with the rf load tube, where high stored energy is operate as a switch tube in hard-tube pulse modulators, for involved, or where the frequency of kick-outs must be ex- radar and similar applications. In this service it can deliver tremely low, the dc plate voltage should be limited to 125 kV. pulse output in the order of 15 to 20 Mw, depending on The cathode of this tube consists of sturdy, stress-free circuitry and performance requirements. thoriated-tungsten filaments. The anode is capable of dis- The ML-DP15 is designed for operation in oil or equiv- sipating 6 kW when cooled by free convection of oil. Several alent dielectric fluid, which is required for utilization of the modifications of the anode are feasible for higher dissipation,

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
-
Nominal heater current
-
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
Max plate voltage
150000 V
Max plate dissipation
6000 W

Promoted ratings/characteristics mapped from printed headings; device/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

1971 Machlette Laboratories

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • The ML-DP1

    5 mA

    The ML-DP15 is a high-mu triode designed primarily to in series with the rf load tube, where high stored energy is

  • radar and similar applications. In this service it can deliver tremely low, the dc plate voltage should be limited to

    125

    radar and similar applications. In this service it can deliver tremely low, the dc plate voltage should be limited to 125 kV.

  • pulse output in the order of [1]

    15

    pulse output in the order of 15 to 20 Mw, depending on The cathode of this tube consists of sturdy, stress-free

  • pulse output in the order of [2]

    20

    pulse output in the order of 15 to 20 Mw, depending on The cathode of this tube consists of sturdy, stress-free

  • maximum plate voltage ratings. For applications with a in the order of [1]

    9 mA

    maximum plate voltage ratings. For applications with a in the order of 9 to 20 kW. In this case a forced flow of the

  • maximum plate voltage ratings. For applications with a in the order of [2]

    20 mA

    maximum plate voltage ratings. For applications with a in the order of 9 to 20 kW. In this case a forced flow of the

  • resistive load and low energy storage, the tube is tentatively dielectric liquid would be required, in the order of [1]

    10

    resistive load and low energy storage, the tube is tentatively dielectric liquid would be required, in the order of 10 to 20

  • resistive load and low energy storage, the tube is tentatively dielectric liquid would be required, in the order of [2]

    20

    resistive load and low energy storage, the tube is tentatively dielectric liquid would be required, in the order of 10 to 20

  • rated at

    150 kV

    rated at 150 kVdc plate voltage. Where the tube is to be used gpm when the liquid is mineral oil.

  • Maximum bulk oil temperature

    75 mA

    Maximum bulk oil temperature ... ................... 75 Ct

  • Maximum Glass Temperature .................ccooeeeivviinnnnn

    165 mA

    Maximum Glass Temperature .................ccooeeeivviinnnnn. .................................................................... 165 °C

  • DC Grid Voltage

    -6000

    DC Grid Voltage —6000 v

  • Peak Negative Grid Voltage

    175

    Peak Negative Grid Voltage 175 a

  • Pulse Cathode Current

    1000

    Pulse Cathode Current .. 1000 W

  • Plate Dissipation

    1000

    Plate Dissipation 1000 ps#

  • Pulse DULAtion

    1

    Pulse DULAtion .. 01 #

  • DC Grid Voltage

    1300

    DC Grid Voltage ... 1300 v ANODE

  • Pulse Plate CUIFent

    35

    Pulse Plate CUIFent . 35 a

  • Pulse Grid CULTENT

    90 kW

    Pulse Grid CULTENT .. 90 kw

  • Pulse Driving Power

    15

    Pulse Driving Power .. 15 Mw

  • Pulse Power Output

    115

    Pulse Power Output ..... 115 kv

  • Pulsed Plate Output Voltage [1]

    4

    Pulsed Plate Output Voltage .004 P15

  • Pulsed Plate Output Voltage [2]

    5

    Pulsed Plate Output Voltage .004 P15

  • Higher plate dissipation [1]

    1

    Higher plate dissipation 1s possi B 9 F 4.63 3 A9

  • Higher plate dissipation [2]

    9

    Higher plate dissipation 1s possi B 9 F 4.63 3 A9

  • Higher plate dissipation [3]

    4.63

    Higher plate dissipation 1s possi B 9 F 4.63 3 A9

  • Higher plate dissipation [4]

    3

    Higher plate dissipation 1s possi B 9 F 4.63 3 A9

  • r pulse duration or higher duty X

    10.38

    r pulse duration or higher duty X 10.38