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F5658

Water-cooled high-frequency power triode for RF amplification, oscillation, and Class B modulation. Approximately 20 kW plate dissipation and 12.5 kV capability provide major professional transmitter power through the HF range.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
12 V / 290 A

Description

Federal F-5658 water-cooled high-frequency power triode for RF amplifier, oscillator and Class B modulator service; 20 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
12 V
Nominal heater current
290 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
20.5
Max plate voltage
12500 V
Max plate dissipation
20000 W

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

    20 W

    20 Kilowatts Plate Dissipation

  • ble of dissipating

    20

    ble of dissipating 20 kilowatts. The cathode is a

  • for high-frequency applications up to

    15

    for high-frequency applications up to 15 megacycles

  • ) Filament Voltage

    12 V

    ) Filament Voltage 12 Volts

  • ) Filament Current

    290 A

    ) Filament Current 290 Amperes

  • p Filament Starting Current

    450 mA

    p Filament Starting Current 450 Amperes max.

  • ) Filament Cold Resistance

    36

    ) Filament Cold Resistance .0036 Ohms

  • Grid-Plate

    24

    Grid-Plate 24 puf

  • Grid-Filament

    39

    Grid-Filament 39 puf

  • Plate-Filament

    2

    Plate-Filament 2 pupf

  • Water Flow on Anode

    15

    Water Flow on Anode 15 GPM

  • Temperature

    70

    Temperature 70° C

  • tensive ICIbOI‘CIfOI'Y experimenfution: Maximum Glass Temperature

    160

    tensive ICIbOI‘CIfOI'Y experimenfution: Maximum Glass Temperature 160° C

  • Type F

    5658

    Type F-5658 Frequency

  • Published value [1]

    20 W

    20 Kilowatts Plate Dissipation Class C—Unmodulated 100 75 50 Per Cent

  • Published value [2]

    100 W

    20 Kilowatts Plate Dissipation Class C—Unmodulated 100 75 50 Per Cent

  • Published value [3]

    75 W

    20 Kilowatts Plate Dissipation Class C—Unmodulated 100 75 50 Per Cent

  • Published value [4]

    50 W

    20 Kilowatts Plate Dissipation Class C—Unmodulated 100 75 50 Per Cent

  • Maximum Signal DC Plate Currentt

    5 mA

    Maximum Signal DC Plate Currentt 5 Amperes Maximum Ratings, Absolute Values

  • Maximum Signal Plate Inputt [1]

    40 V

    Maximum Signal Plate Inputt 40 Kilowatts DC Plate Voltage 10,500 Volts

  • Maximum Signal Plate Inputt [2]

    10500 V

    Maximum Signal Plate Inputt 40 Kilowatts DC Plate Voltage 10,500 Volts

  • Plate Dissipationt [1]

    15 V

    Plate Dissipationt 15 Kilowatts DC Grid Voltage — 1,600 Volts

  • Plate Dissipationt [2]

    1600 V

    Plate Dissipationt 15 Kilowatts DC Grid Voltage — 1,600 Volts

  • DC Plate Current

    3.6 A

    DC Plate Current 3.6 Amperes

  • Typical Operation DC Grid Current

    800 mA

    Typical Operation DC Grid Current 0.8 Amperes

  • {Unless otherwise specified, values are for two tubes) Plate Input

    36

    {Unless otherwise specified, values are for two tubes) Plate Input 36 Kilowatts

  • Plate Dissipation

    12 W

    Plate Dissipation 12 Kilowatts

  • DC Plate Voltage [1]

    7500 V

    DC Plate Voltage 7,500 10,000 Volts

  • DC Plate Voltage [2]

    10000 V

    DC Plate Voltage 7,500 10,000 Volts

  • DC Grid Voltage [1]

    -340 V

    DC Grid Voltage —340 —450 VYolts

  • DC Grid Voltage [2]

    -450 V

    DC Grid Voltage —340 —450 VYolts

  • Yoltage [1]

    1450

    Yoltage 1,450 1,680 Volts DC Plate Yoltage 10,000 Volts

  • Yoltage [2]

    1680

    Yoltage 1,450 1,680 Volts DC Plate Yoltage 10,000 Volts

  • Yoltage [3]

    10000

    Yoltage 1,450 1,680 Volts DC Plate Yoltage 10,000 Volts

  • Zero Signal DC Plate DC Grid Voltage —

    1200 V

    Zero Signal DC Plate DC Grid Voltage — 1,200 Volts

  • Current [1]

    1 V

    Current 1.0 1.0 Amperes Peak R-F Grid Voltage 1,840 Volts

  • Current [2]

    1 V

    Current 1.0 1.0 Amperes Peak R-F Grid Voltage 1,840 Volts

  • Current [3]

    1840 V

    Current 1.0 1.0 Amperes Peak R-F Grid Voltage 1,840 Volts

  • Maximum Signal DC DC Plate Current

    3.6 mA

    Maximum Signal DC DC Plate Current 3.6 Amperes

  • Plate Current [1]

    6.7 mA

    Plate Current 6.7 7.0 Amperes DC Grid Current, approximate 0.64 Amperes

  • Plate Current [2]

    7 mA

    Plate Current 6.7 7.0 Amperes DC Grid Current, approximate 0.64 Amperes

  • Plate Current [3]

    0.64 mA

    Plate Current 6.7 7.0 Amperes DC Grid Current, approximate 0.64 Amperes

  • Effective Load Resis- Driving Power, approximate

    1100 W

    Effective Load Resis- Driving Power, approximate 1,100 Watts

  • tance, Plate to Plate [1]

    2300 W

    tance, Plate to Plate 2,300 3,100 Ohms Power Output, approximate 27 Kilowatts

  • tance, Plate to Plate [2]

    3100 W

    tance, Plate to Plate 2,300 3,100 Ohms Power Output, approximate 27 Kilowatts

  • tance, Plate to Plate [3]

    27 W

    tance, Plate to Plate 2,300 3,100 Ohms Power Output, approximate 27 Kilowatts

  • Power, Approx [1]

    490 W

    Power, Approx. 490 540 Watts

  • Power, Approx [2]

    540 W

    Power, Approx. 490 540 Watts

  • Output, Approx [1]

    31.5 W

    Output, Approx. 31.5 46 Kilowatts RADIO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND

  • Output, Approx [2]

    46 W

    Output, Approx. 31.5 46 Kilowatts RADIO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER AND

  • RADIO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER—CLASS B DC Plate Voltage

    12500 V

    RADIO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER—CLASS B DC Plate Voltage 12,500 Volts

  • DC Grid Voltage —

    1600 V

    DC Grid Voltage — 1,600 Volts

  • modulation factor of [1]

    1 A

    modulation factor of 1.0) DC Plate Current 5.0 Amperes

  • modulation factor of [2]

    5 A

    modulation factor of 1.0) DC Plate Current 5.0 Amperes

  • DC Grid Current

    800 mA

    DC Grid Current 0.8 Amperes

  • Maximum Ratings, Absolute Values Plate Input

    60

    Maximum Ratings, Absolute Values Plate Input 60 Kilowatts

  • DC Plate Voltage [1]

    12500 V

    DC Plate Voltage 12,500 Volts Plate Dissipation 20 Kilowatts

  • DC Plate Voltage [2]

    20 V

    DC Plate Voltage 12,500 Volts Plate Dissipation 20 Kilowatts

  • DC Plate Current

    4 A

    DC Plate Current 4 Amperes

  • Plate Input

    32

    Plate Input 32 Kilowatts Typical Operation

  • Plate Dissipation [1]

    20 V

    Plate Dissipation 20 Kilowatts DC Plate Voltage 10,000 12,000 Volts

  • Plate Dissipation [2]

    10000 V

    Plate Dissipation 20 Kilowatts DC Plate Voltage 10,000 12,000 Volts

  • Plate Dissipation [3]

    12000 V

    Plate Dissipation 20 Kilowatts DC Plate Voltage 10,000 12,000 Volts

  • DC Grid Voltage [1]

    -710 V

    DC Grid Voltage —710 —870 Volts

  • DC Grid Voltage [2]

    -870 V

    DC Grid Voltage —710 —870 Volts

  • DC Plate Voltage [1]

    7500 V

    DC Plate Voltage 7,500 10,000 Volts Voltage 1,230 1,460 Volts

  • DC Plate Voltage [2]

    10000 V

    DC Plate Voltage 7,500 10,000 Volts Voltage 1,230 1,460 Volts

  • DC Plate Voltage [3]

    1230 V

    DC Plate Voltage 7,500 10,000 Volts Voltage 1,230 1,460 Volts

  • DC Plate Voltage [4]

    1460 V

    DC Plate Voltage 7,500 10,000 Volts Voltage 1,230 1,460 Volts

  • DC Grid Voltage — [1]

    -340 V

    DC Grid Voltage —-340 —460 Volts DC Plate Current 3.8 4.5 Amperes

  • DC Grid Voltage — [2]

    -460 V

    DC Grid Voltage —-340 —460 Volts DC Plate Current 3.8 4.5 Amperes

  • DC Grid Voltage — [3]

    3.8 V

    DC Grid Voltage —-340 —460 Volts DC Plate Current 3.8 4.5 Amperes

  • DC Grid Voltage — [4]

    4.5 V

    DC Grid Voltage —-340 —460 Volts DC Plate Current 3.8 4.5 Amperes

  • Peak R-F Grid Voltage [1]

    570 V

    Peak R-F Grid Voltage 570 595 Volts DC Grid Current,

  • Peak R-F Grid Voltage [2]

    595 V

    Peak R-F Grid Voltage 570 595 Volts DC Grid Current,

  • DC Plate Current [1]

    3.3 mA

    DC Plate Current 3.3 2.75 Amperes approximate 0.5 0.55 Amperes

  • DC Plate Current [2]

    2.75 mA

    DC Plate Current 3.3 2.75 Amperes approximate 0.5 0.55 Amperes

  • DC Plate Current [3]

    0.5 mA

    DC Plate Current 3.3 2.75 Amperes approximate 0.5 0.55 Amperes

  • DC Plate Current [4]

    0.55 mA

    DC Plate Current 3.3 2.75 Amperes approximate 0.5 0.55 Amperes

  • $At crest of audio-frequency cycle with modulation factor of

    1

    $At crest of audio-frequency cycle with modulation factor of 1.0 conditions,

  • seals

    20 W

    seals. 20 Kilowatts Plate Dissipation

  • Published value [1]

    22

    22 8 5 GRID CHARAGTERISTICS

  • Published value [2]

    8

    22 8 5 GRID CHARAGTERISTICS

  • Published value [3]

    5

    22 8 5 GRID CHARAGTERISTICS

  • More than

    100000 W

    More than 100,000 letters requesting FEDERAL POWER TRIODE

Data set 02

1962 ITT Industrial and Transmitting Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • FilamentStartingCurrent

    450 A

  • AnodeCoolingMethod

    Water

  • MaximumOperatingFrequency

    15 MHz full rating; 45 MHz reduced rating

  • Maximum Anode Dissipation

    20000 W

    Absolute maximum / applicable service

Capacitance

  • GridPlateCapacitance

    24 pF

  • GridFilamentCapacitance

    3 pF

  • PlateFilamentCapacitance

    2 pF