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

Q1601

Transmitting power tetrode designed for RF amplification, linear/SSB service, oscillation, modulation, broadcasting, or frequency multiplication.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
5 V / 6.5 A

Description

Directly heated radiation-cooled transmitting tetrode for RF, AF and modulator service.

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
6.5 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
3000 V
Max screen voltage
600 V
Max plate dissipation
160 W
Max screen dissipation
20 W
Max grid dissipation
5 W
Max cathode current
250 mA

Published ratings and characteristics promoted where reliably recoverable from the approved sheet.

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

1969 Brown Boveri

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tetrode

Other

  • Maximum Frequency

    220 MHz

  • RF/Output Power

    400 W

    Quick Reference, stated operating class where applicable

  • Maximum Anode Current

    250 mA