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F5604

Rugged forced-air-cooled power triode for RF amplification, oscillation, Class B modulation, and industrial RF heating. Approximately 10 kW plate dissipation and high plate-voltage capability support substantial professional RF power.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
11 V / 176 A

Description

Federal F-5604 rugged forced-air-cooled power triode for RF amplifier, oscillator, Class B modulator and RF-heating service; 10 kW 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
11 V
Nominal heater current
176 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
Amplification factor
19.5
Max plate voltage
12500 V
Max plate dissipation
10000 W
Max cathode current
12.4 A

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

1962 ITT

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Published value

    10 W

    10 Kilowatts Plate Dissipation

  • pating

    10

    pating 10 kilowatts. The cathode is a pure tungsten

  • filament. Maximum ratings apply up to

    22.5

    filament. Maximum ratings apply up to 22.5 megacycles.

  • Operation at

    45

    Operation at 45 megacycles is permissible with plate

  • p Filament Voltage

    11 V

    p Filament Voltage 11.0 Volts

  • p Filament Current

    176 A

    p Filament Current 176 Amperes

  • p Filament Starting Current

    270 mA

    p Filament Starting Current 270 Amperes max.

  • ) Peak Cathode Current

    2.4 A

    ) Peak Cathode Current 2.4 Amperes

  • p Filament Cold Resistance

    52

    p Filament Cold Resistance .0052 Ohms

  • Grid-Plate

    25

    Grid-Plate 25 puf

  • Grid-Filament

    30

    Grid-Filament 30 puf

  • Plate-Filament

    1.25

    Plate-Filament 1.25 puf

  • Air Temperature

    45

    Air Temperature 45° C

  • Temperature

    230

    Temperature 230°C

  • Temperature

    160

    Temperature 160° C

  • Published value

    10 W

    10 Kilowatts Plate Dissipation rugged construction, a longer life of

  • DC Plate Voltage

    12500 V

    DC Plate Voltage 12,500 Volts Maximum Ratings

  • Max. Signal DC Plate Current**

    2.75 mA

    Max. Signal DC Plate Current** 2.75 Amperes

  • ) . DC Plate Yoltage

    10500

    ) . DC Plate Yoltage 10,500 Volts

  • Max. Signal Plate Input** [1]

    32.5 V

    Max. Signal Plate Input** 32.5 Kilowatts DC Grid Voltage —2.000 Volts

  • Max. Signal Plate Input** [2]

    -2 V

    Max. Signal Plate Input** 32.5 Kilowatts DC Grid Voltage —2.000 Volts

  • Plate Dissipation** [1]

    10 A

    Plate Dissipation** 10 Kilowatts DC Plate Current 1.5 Amperes

  • Plate Dissipation** [2]

    1.5 A

    Plate Dissipation** 10 Kilowatts DC Plate Current 1.5 Amperes

  • DC Grid Current

    450 mA

    DC Grid Current 0.45 Ampere

  • Typical Operation Plate Input

    15

    Typical Operation Plate Input 15 Kilowatts

  • Plate Dissipation

    6.6 W

    Plate Dissipation 6.6 Kilowatts

  • D C Plate Voltage

    12000 V

    D C Plate Voltage 12,000 Volts Typical Operation

  • DC Grid Voltage —b0 [1]

    0 V

    DC Grid Voltage —b00 Volts DC Plate Voltage 10,000 Volts

  • DC Grid Voltage —b0 [2]

    10000 V

    DC Grid Voltage —b00 Volts DC Plate Voltage 10,000 Volts

  • Peak A-F Grid to Grid Yoltage [1]

    2380

    Peak A-F Grid to Grid Yoltage 2,380 Volts DC Grid Vo.lfage —1,300 Volts

  • Peak A-F Grid to Grid Yoltage [2]

    -1300

    Peak A-F Grid to Grid Yoltage 2,380 Volts DC Grid Vo.lfage —1,300 Volts

  • Zero Signal DC Plate Current [1]

    600 mA

    Zero Signal DC Plate Current 0.6 Amperes PD?kPF-fF %"'d Vc;lfage |-9|32 X?HS

  • Zero Signal DC Plate Current [2]

    -9 A

    Zero Signal DC Plate Current 0.6 Amperes PD?kPF-fF %"'d Vc;lfage |-9|32 X?HS

  • Zero Signal DC Plate Current [3]

    32 A

    Zero Signal DC Plate Current 0.6 Amperes PD?kPF-fF %"'d Vc;lfage |-9|32 X?HS

  • EA;xm.\umL&g;a; D.C+ Plate Current

    4.5 A

    EA;xm.\umL&g;a; D.C+ Plate Current 4.5 Amperes

  • eclhve °a| eésistance [1]

    900 W

    eclhve °a| eésistance 900 Oh Driving Power, approx. 280 Watts

  • eclhve °a| eésistance [2]

    280 W

    eclhve °a| eésistance 900 Oh Driving Power, approx. 280 Watts

  • (plate to plate) [1]

    590 W

    (plate to plate) 5,90 ms Power Output, approx. 11.9 Kilowatts

  • (plate to plate) [2]

    11.9 W

    (plate to plate) 5,90 ms Power Output, approx. 11.9 Kilowatts

  • _ rid Voltage

    -2 V

    _ rid Voltage —2, olts

  • CLASS B TELEPHONY DC Plate Current

    3 A

    CLASS B TELEPHONY DC Plate Current 3 Amperes

  • (Carrier conditions per tube for use with a maximum DC Grid Current

    0.45 mA

    (Carrier conditions per tube for use with a maximum DC Grid Current 0.45 Ampere

  • modulation factor of [1]

    1

    modulation factor of 1.0) Plate lnpuf 32.5 Kilowatts

  • modulation factor of [2]

    32.5

    modulation factor of 1.0) Plate lnpuf 32.5 Kilowatts

  • Maximum Ratings Plate Dissipation

    10 W

    Maximum Ratings Plate Dissipation 10 Kilowatts

  • DC Plate Voltage

    12500 V

    DC Plate Voltage 12,500 Volts Typical Operation

  • DC Plate Current [1]

    4 V

    DC Plate Current .4 Amperes DC Plate Voltage ~ 8,000 10,000 12,000 Volts

  • DC Plate Current [2]

    8000 V

    DC Plate Current .4 Amperes DC Plate Voltage ~ 8,000 10,000 12,000 Volts

  • DC Plate Current [3]

    10000 V

    DC Plate Current .4 Amperes DC Plate Voltage ~ 8,000 10,000 12,000 Volts

  • DC Plate Current [4]

    12000 V

    DC Plate Current .4 Amperes DC Plate Voltage ~ 8,000 10,000 12,000 Volts

  • Plate I“'P‘{+ ) i6 KllowaHs Filament Voltage [1]

    10.5 V

    Plate I“'P‘{+ ) i6 KllowaHs Filament Voltage 10.5 10.7 10.9 Volts

  • Plate I“'P‘{+ ) i6 KllowaHs Filament Voltage [2]

    10.7 V

    Plate I“'P‘{+ ) i6 KllowaHs Filament Voltage 10.5 10.7 10.9 Volts

  • Plate I“'P‘{+ ) i6 KllowaHs Filament Voltage [3]

    10.9 V

    Plate I“'P‘{+ ) i6 KllowaHs Filament Voltage 10.5 10.7 10.9 Volts

  • Plate Dissipation [1]

    10 V

    Plate Dissipation 10 Kilowatts DC Grid Voltage —5680 —870 —I,170 Volts

  • Plate Dissipation [2]

    -5680 V

    Plate Dissipation 10 Kilowatts DC Grid Voltage —5680 —870 —I,170 Volts

  • Plate Dissipation [3]

    -870 V

    Plate Dissipation 10 Kilowatts DC Grid Voltage —5680 —870 —I,170 Volts

  • Plate Dissipation [4]

    170 V

    Plate Dissipation 10 Kilowatts DC Grid Voltage —5680 —870 —I,170 Volts

  • Typical Operation Voltage [1]

    1300 V

    Typical Operation Voltage 1,300 1,620 2,130 Volts

  • Typical Operation Voltage [2]

    1620 V

    Typical Operation Voltage 1,300 1,620 2,130 Volts

  • Typical Operation Voltage [3]

    2130 V

    Typical Operation Voltage 1,300 1,620 2,130 Volts

  • DC Plate Current [1]

    1.5 A

    DC Plate Current 1.5 2.0 2.5 Amperes

  • DC Plate Current [2]

    2 A

    DC Plate Current 1.5 2.0 2.5 Amperes

  • DC Plate Current [3]

    2.5 A

    DC Plate Current 1.5 2.0 2.5 Amperes

  • DC Plate Voltage

    10000 V

    DC Plate Voltage 10,000 Volts DC Grid Current,

  • DC Grid Voltage [1]

    -500 V

    DC Grid Voltage —500 Volts approx. 19 .20 .22 Ampere

  • DC Grid Voltage [2]

    19 V

    DC Grid Voltage —500 Volts approx. 19 .20 .22 Ampere

  • DC Grid Voltage [3]

    20 V

    DC Grid Voltage —500 Volts approx. 19 .20 .22 Ampere

  • DC Grid Voltage [4]

    22 V

    DC Grid Voltage —500 Volts approx. 19 .20 .22 Ampere

  • Peak R-F Grid Voltage

    490 V

    Peak R-F Grid Voltage 490 Volts Driving Power,

  • DC Plate Current [1]

    800 mA

    DC Plate Current 0.8 Ampere approx. 250 320 470 Waits

  • DC Plate Current [2]

    250 A

    DC Plate Current 0.8 Ampere approx. 250 320 470 Waits

  • DC Plate Current [3]

    320 A

    DC Plate Current 0.8 Ampere approx. 250 320 470 Waits

  • DC Plate Current [4]

    470 A

    DC Plate Current 0.8 Ampere approx. 250 320 470 Waits

  • Driving Power, approx.}

    70 W

    Driving Power, approx.} 70 Watts Power Output,

  • Power Output, approx

    2.8 W

    Power Output, approx. 2.8 Kilowatts

  • » comp

    10 W

    » comp 10 Kilowatts Plate Dissipation

  • PLATE CHARACTERISTICS (

    3

    PLATE CHARACTERISTICS (3%

  • POWER TRIODE i /

    7 W

    POWER TRIODE i /7

  • Published value

    10

    10 Kilowatts Plate Dissipati(m man’s pride and Federal’s satisfaction

Data set 02

1962 ITT Industrial and Transmitting Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • FilamentStartingCurrent

    270 A

  • Peak Cathode Current

    12.4 A

  • AnodeCoolingMethod

    Forced Air

  • MaximumOperatingFrequency

    22.5 MHz full rating; 45 MHz reduced rating

  • Maximum Anode Dissipation

    10000 W

    Absolute maximum / applicable service