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Specialized - Thyratron ·Thyratron

F5008B

Hydrogen-filled ceramic triode thyratron for high-power fast pulsed switching. Its large cathode system supports substantial pulse current.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
SUPERJUMBO4B
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / -

Description

Hydrogen-filled ceramic triode thyratron for high-power fast pulsed switching.

Socket description

Super Jumbo 4-contact base with bayonet

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
SUPERJUMBO4B
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
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

Thyratron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Hydrogen thyratron switching section; pulse ratings retained as 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

1958 Compagnie General

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Thyratron

Characteristics

  • Gas filling

    Hydrogen

Other

  • Peak forward anode voltage

    18 kV

    Pulse

  • Peak inverse anode voltage

    18 kV

    Pulse

  • Peak anode current

    350 A

    Pulse

  • Pulse repetition frequency maximum

    2500 Hz