RK6D21

Specialized high-voltage Raytheon tetrode for pulse-amplifier service, rated to approximately 40 kV plate voltage.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar

Sections: 1
Base: Giant 5-Pin
Socket code: -
Base pins: 5
Nominal heater: 8.2 V / 20 A

Description

Raytheon transmitting tube rated for pulse amplifier. Published table values include electrode voltages/currents, dissipation, power, and capacitances where shown.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base: Giant 5-Pin
Socket code: -
Base pins: 5
Nominal heater voltage: 8.2 V
Nominal heater current: 20 A
Parallel heater voltage: -
Parallel heater current: -
Series capable: No

Giant 5-Pin - 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: 40000 V
Max screen voltage: 2500 V
Max plate dissipation: 400 W

Maximum/rated transmitting-tube table values.

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.

No source-specific operating conditions are recorded.