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G6JA

Xenon negative-control triode thyratron, co-designated G6J-A with the 5685 family, for substantial controlled-power switching.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: 2.5 V / 21 A

Description

Co-designated G6J-A xenon negative-control triode thyratron from the 5685 source.

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: 2.5 V
Nominal heater current: 21 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

Thyratron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

Max plate voltage: 1000 V
Max cathode current: 77 A
Rectifier forward voltage drop: 12 V

Thyratron section; peak/average current, inverse voltage, timing, and gas/mercury data 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

1971 RCA HB3 Binder 2 of 7

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Thyratron

Other

Peak forward anode voltage
1000 V
Peak inverse anode voltage
1250 V
Peak cathode/anode current
77 A
Average cathode/anode current
6.4 A
Fault or surge current
770 A
ShortDuration
Ambient temperature range
-55 to +75 C
Filament voltage
2.5 V
Filament current
21 A
Maximum commutation factor
0.66 V*A/us^2

Characteristic

Ionization time
10 us
Approximate
Deionization time
1000 us
Approximate
Anode voltage drop
12 V
Conducting
Minimum heating time
60 s
BeforeConduction
Maximum critical grid current
10 uA
Grid control ratio
210
Approximate

Construction

Gas fill
Xenon

Capacitance

Grid-to-anode capacitance
4 pF
Approximate
Grid-to-cathode capacitance
21 pF
Approximate