GL51064

Forced-air-cooled metal-ceramic tetrode for VHF/UHF grounded-grid power amplification, capable of multi-kilowatt useful output in professional RF systems.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: 5.7 V / 24 A

Description

The GL-51064 is a forced-air-cooled metal-ceramic tetrode for VHF/UHF grounded-grid power-amplifier service, capable of multi-kilowatt useful output.

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: 5.7 V
Nominal heater current: 24 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

Amplification factor: 17
Max plate voltage: 8000 V
Max plate dissipation: 2750 W
Max cathode current: 700 mA

VHF/UHF tetrode; highest applicable published plate-voltage and dissipation ratings promoted.

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

1968 General Electric Co

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tetrode

Other

DC Plate Current Maximum
700 mA
420MHz
Typical DC Plate Voltage
7500 V
420MHz
Air Flow at 2.75 kW Plate Dissipation
140 cfm
ForcedAir

Characteristic

Typical Power Output Useful
4000 W
GroundedGrid ClassC