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Power - Tetrode (NOT beam) (over 1000V 100W) ·Tetrode

F6166

Power tetrode using a thoriated-tungsten filament and coaxial stem construction to minimize lead inductance. Designed for efficient integration into high-frequency coaxial RF power circuits.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
5 V / 115 A

Description

Power tetrode with thoriated-tungsten filament and coaxial stem construction to minimize lead inductance and ease use in coaxial RF circuits.

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
5 V
Nominal heater current
115 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

Tetrode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
6600 V
Max plate dissipation
10000 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

Tetrode

Other

  • Published value

    10 W

    10 Kilowatts Plate Dissipation

  • The F

    6166 W

    The F-6166 by Federal is a power tetrode designed for

  • Current at [1]

    5 A

    Current at 5 volts 175 Amperes

  • Current at [2]

    175 A

    Current at 5 volts 175 Amperes

  • Cold Resistance

    0.0038

    Cold Resistance 0.0038 Ohm

  • » Mu-Factor, Grid No

    2

    » Mu-Factor, Grid No. 2 to Grid

  • No. | for plate volts—

    2000

    No. | for plate volts—2000,

  • grid No [1]

    2

    grid No. 2 volts—1000, and

  • grid No [2]

    1000

    grid No. 2 volts—1000, and

  • plate amps [1]

    -2

    plate amps. —2 10

  • plate amps [2]

    10

    plate amps. —2 10

  • Grid No. | to Plate**

    0.6

    Grid No. | to Plate** 0.6 Max. uuf

  • Grid No. | to Filament

    44

    Grid No. | to Filament 44 .uf

  • Plate to Filament**

    0.08

    Plate to Filament** 0.08 Max. uuf

  • Grid No. | to Grid No [1]

    2

    Grid No. | to Grid No. 2 60 upf

  • Grid No. | to Grid No [2]

    60

    Grid No. | to Grid No. 2 60 upf

  • Grid No [1]

    2

    Grid No. 2 to Plate 23 puf

  • Grid No [2]

    23

    Grid No. 2 to Plate 23 puf

  • at a temperature of

    45 W

    at a temperature of 45°C for various plate dissipations,

  • TO GRID-No

    2

    TO GRID-No. 2 TERMINAL:

  • Grid-No. |—Terminal End

    50

    Grid-No. |—Terminal End 50 min. cfm

  • directed onto the plate end of the grid-No

    2

    directed onto the plate end of the grid-No. 2 terminal so

  • AND FILAMENT SEALS

    50

    AND FILAMENT SEALS 50 min. cfm

  • Published value [1]

    4.5

    4.5/16" diameter. Shield is located in plane of the grid—No. 2

  • Published value [2]

    16

    4.5/16" diameter. Shield is located in plane of the grid—No. 2

  • Published value [3]

    2

    4.5/16" diameter. Shield is located in plane of the grid—No. 2

  • grid No

    2

    grid No. 2.

  • Type F

    6166

    Type F-6166 Frequency

  • Published value

    10 W

    10 Kilowatts Plate Dissipation and Plate Input:

  • Plate-Modulated [1]

    100

    Plate-Modulated 100 90 %

  • Plate-Modulated [2]

    90

    Plate-Modulated 100 90 %

  • » Incoming—Air Temperature

    45

    » Incoming—Air Temperature 45 Max. °C ) Seal Temperature:

  • on the core at end away from No [1]

    2

    on the core at end away from No. 2, and Plate 180 Max. °C

  • on the core at end away from No [2]

    180

    on the core at end away from No. 2, and Plate 180 Max. °C

  • p Glass Temperature (At hottest part) [1]

    180

    p Glass Temperature (At hottest part) 180 Max. °C ) Weight (Approx.) 15 Pounds

  • p Glass Temperature (At hottest part) [2]

    15

    p Glass Temperature (At hottest part) 180 Max. °C ) Weight (Approx.) 15 Pounds

  • DC Plate Voltage

    5885 V

    DC Plate Voltage 5,885 Volts

  • Maximum ¢cs® Ratings, Absolute Values: DC Grid—No [1]

    2 V

    Maximum ¢cs® Ratings, Absolute Values: DC Grid—No. 2 Voltage 885 Volts

  • Maximum ¢cs® Ratings, Absolute Values: DC Grid—No [2]

    885 V

    Maximum ¢cs® Ratings, Absolute Values: DC Grid—No. 2 Voltage 885 Volts

  • Published value [1]

    54 MHz

    : 54 to0 216 Mc DC Cathode-to-Grid—

  • Published value [2]

    216 MHz

    : 54 to0 216 Mc DC Cathode-to-Grid—

  • DC Pla‘+e Voltage

    6000 V

    DC Pla‘+e Voltage 6,000 Max. Volts Peak No. | Voltage

  • RF Cathoda.to-Grid—

    85

    RF Cathoda.to-Grid— 85 Volts

  • DC Grid—No [1]

    2 V

    DC Grid—No. 2 (Screen) Yoltage 2,000 Max. Yolts No. | Voltage:

  • DC Grid—No [2]

    2000 V

    DC Grid—No. 2 (Screen) Yoltage 2,000 Max. Yolts No. | Voltage:

  • DC Plate Current [1]

    4 mA

    DC Plate Current 4 Max. Amps Synchronizing Level 330 Volts

  • DC Plate Current [2]

    330 mA

    DC Plate Current 4 Max. Amps Synchronizing Level 330 Volts

  • Plate Input [1]

    22000

    Plate Input 22,000 Max. Watts Pedestal Level 260 Volts

  • Plate Input [2]

    260

    Plate Input 22,000 Max. Watts Pedestal Level 260 Volts

  • Grid—No [1]

    2

    Grid—No. 2 Input 400 Max. Watts DC Plate C.u.rren'f:

  • Grid—No [2]

    400

    Grid—No. 2 Input 400 Max. Watts DC Plate C.u.rren'f:

  • Plate Dissipation [1]

    10000 W

    Plate Dissipation 10,000 Max. Watts Synchronizing Level 3.45 Amps

  • Plate Dissipation [2]

    3.45 W

    Plate Dissipation 10,000 Max. Watts Synchronizing Level 3.45 Amps

  • Dissipati | (Control—Grid)

    300

    Dissipati | (Control—Grid) 300 Max. W A

  • DC Grid—No

    2 A

    DC Grid—No. 2 Current

  • Typical Operation in Grid-Drive Circuit: gzgz&;:;‘ifi:\‘,‘ilLevel [1]

    8

    Typical Operation in Grid-Drive Circuit: gzgz&;:;‘ifi:\‘,‘ilLevel 8;3(5) 2::;

  • Typical Operation in Grid-Drive Circuit: gzgz&;:;‘ifi:\‘,‘ilLevel [2]

    3

    Typical Operation in Grid-Drive Circuit: gzgz&;:;‘ifi:\‘,‘ilLevel 8;3(5) 2::;

  • Typical Operation in Grid-Drive Circuit: gzgz&;:;‘ifi:\‘,‘ilLevel [3]

    5

    Typical Operation in Grid-Drive Circuit: gzgz&;:;‘ifi:\‘,‘ilLevel 8;3(5) 2::;

  • Typical Operation in Grid-Drive Circuit: gzgz&;:;‘ifi:\‘,‘ilLevel [4]

    2

    Typical Operation in Grid-Drive Circuit: gzgz&;:;‘ifi:\‘,‘ilLevel 8;3(5) 2::;

  • Bandwidth@of

    8.5 MHz

    Bandwidth@of 8.5 Mc Driver Power Output (Approx.):® .

  • DC Plate Voltage [1]

    5800 V

    DC Plate Voltage 5800 Volts Synchronizing Level 1,300 Watts

  • DC Plate Voltage [2]

    1300 V

    DC Plate Voltage 5800 Volts Synchronizing Level 1,300 Watts

  • DC Grid—No [1]

    2 V

    DC Grid—No. 2 Voltage 1200 Volts b Pedega\[ Livfxlx ) 700 Watts

  • DC Grid—No [2]

    1200 V

    DC Grid—No. 2 Voltage 1200 Volts b Pedega\[ Livfxlx ) 700 Watts

  • DC Grid—No [3]

    700 V

    DC Grid—No. 2 Voltage 1200 Volts b Pedega\[ Livfxlx ) 700 Watts

  • DC Grid—No

    2 A

    DC Grid—No. 2 Current \ . ]

  • %y?gfion::i:g'LS:erlrem (Approx.J

    0.35 V

    %y?gfion::i:g'LS:erlrem (Approx.J: 0.350 Am DC Plate Voltage °

  • Pedestal Level [1]

    0.17 V

    Pedestal Level 0.170 Amp DC Grid—No. 2 {Screen) Voltage 2,000 Max. Yolts

  • Pedestal Level [2]

    2 V

    Pedestal Level 0.170 Amp DC Grid—No. 2 {Screen) Voltage 2,000 Max. Yolts

  • Pedestal Level [3]

    2000 V

    Pedestal Level 0.170 Amp DC Grid—No. 2 {Screen) Voltage 2,000 Max. Yolts

  • river Power Qutput (Approx.): Voltage (White Level) —

    1000 V

    river Power Qutput (Approx.): Voltage (White Level) — 1,000 Max. Volts

  • Synchronizing Level [1]

    800 mA

    Synchronizing Level 800D Watts DC Plate Current 4 Max. Amps

  • Synchronizing Level [2]

    4 mA

    Synchronizing Level 800D Watts DC Plate Current 4 Max. Amps

  • Pedestal Level [1]

    450

    Pedestal Level 450 Watts Plate Input 22,000 Max. Watts

  • Pedestal Level [2]

    22000

    Pedestal Level 450 Watts Plate Input 22,000 Max. Watts

  • Power Oufgu.i' (Approx.): Grid—No [1]

    2 W

    Power Oufgu.i' (Approx.): Grid—No. 2 Input 400 Max. Watts

  • Power Oufgu.i' (Approx.): Grid—No [2]

    400 W

    Power Oufgu.i' (Approx.): Grid—No. 2 Input 400 Max. Watts

  • Synchronizing Level [1]

    12000 W

    Synchronizing Level 12,000 Watts Plate Dissipation 10,000 Max. Watts

  • Synchronizing Level [2]

    10000 W

    Synchronizing Level 12,000 Watts Plate Dissipation 10,000 Max. Watts

  • Pedestal Level [1]

    6800 W

    Pedestal Level 6,800 Watts Grid—No. | Dissipation 300 Max. Watts

  • Pedestal Level [2]

    300 W

    Pedestal Level 6,800 Watts Grid—No. | Dissipation 300 Max. Watts

  • protects against momentary Type F

    6166

    protects against momentary Type F-6166

  • overloads

    10 W

    overloads. 10 Kilowatts Plate Dissipation

  • DC Plate Voltage

    5800 V

    DC Plate Voltage 5,800 Volts RF POWER AMPLIFIER—CLASS C FM TELEPHONY

  • DC Grid—No [1]

    2 V

    DC Grid—No. 2 Voltage 1,200 Volts

  • DC Grid—No [2]

    1200 V

    DC Grid—No. 2 Voltage 1,200 Volts

  • Synchronizing Level [1]

    -130 V

    Synchronizing Level —130 Volts DC Plate Voltage 6,600 Max. Volts

  • Synchronizing Level [2]

    6600 V

    Synchronizing Level —130 Volts DC Plate Voltage 6,600 Max. Volts

  • Pedestal Level — [1]

    195 V

    Pedestal Level — 195 Volts DC Grid—No. 2 (Screen) Voltage 2,000 Max. Volts

  • Pedestal Level — [2]

    2 V

    Pedestal Level — 195 Volts DC Grid—No. 2 (Screen) Voltage 2,000 Max. Volts

  • Pedestal Level — [3]

    2000 V

    Pedestal Level — 195 Volts DC Grid—No. 2 (Screen) Voltage 2,000 Max. Volts

  • White Level

    -350

    White Level —350 Volts DC Grid—No. | {Control—Grid)

  • Peak RF Grid—No. | Voltage [1]

    375 V

    Peak RF Grid—No. | Voltage 375 Volts Voltage —1,000 Max. Volts

  • Peak RF Grid—No. | Voltage [2]

    -1000 V

    Peak RF Grid—No. | Voltage 375 Volts Voltage —1,000 Max. Volts

  • DC Plate Current: DC Plate Current

    2.75 mA

    DC Plate Current: DC Plate Current 2.75 Max. Amps

  • Synchronizing Level [1]

    3.45 mA

    Synchronizing Level 3.45 Amps DC Grid—No. | Current 0.6 Max. Amp

  • Synchronizing Level [2]

    0.6 mA

    Synchronizing Level 3.45 Amps DC Grid—No. | Current 0.6 Max. Amp

  • Pedestal Level [1]

    2.42

    Pedestal Level 2.42 Amps Plate Input 18,000 Max. Watts

Data set 02

1962 ITT Industrial and Transmitting Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tetrode

Other

  • Maximum full-rating frequency

    220 MHz

  • Cooling method

    forced air