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TRP8

Wideband S-band passive receiver-protection plug-in cell containing three primed gas-discharge protection tubes for radar crystal protection.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
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Base
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Socket code
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Base pins
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Nominal heater
-

Description

The TRP8 is a wideband S-band passive receiver-protection plug-in cell containing three primed gas-discharge protection tubes for crystal protection.

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
-
Nominal heater current
-
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

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X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Published maximum ratings and characteristics audited; remaining useful numerical data retained 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

1955 Marconi

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

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  • Max. incident peak r.f. power

    15 W

    Max. incident peak r.f. power 15 w

  • *Min. d.c. negative primer supply voltage

    950 V

    *Min. d.c. negative primer supply voltage 950 A%

  • +Max. primer current to each tube

    65 mA

    +Max. primer current to each tube 65 HA

  • tMin. primer current to each tube

    45 A

    tMin. primer current to each tube 45 HA

  • tThe primer current should be limited by series resistors of which at least

    2 A

    tThe primer current should be limited by series resistors of which at least 2MQ

  • The frequency range [1]

    25 MHz

    The frequency range 25 to 4:-1kMc/s can be covered with one mounting using the

  • The frequency range [2]

    4 MHz

    The frequency range 25 to 4:-1kMc/s can be covered with one mounting using the

  • The frequency range [3]

    -1 MHz

    The frequency range 25 to 4:-1kMc/s can be covered with one mounting using the

  • mount shown in fig

    1

    mount shown in fig. 1. For use over a more limited band the centre frequency may be

  • *Low Power (Fig

    3 W

    *Low Power (Fig. 3)

  • High Power (Figs [1]

    4 W

    High Power (Figs. 4, 5 and 6)

  • High Power (Figs [2]

    5 W

    High Power (Figs. 4, 5 and 6)

  • High Power (Figs [3]

    6 W

    High Power (Figs. 4, 5 and 6)

  • tPower limitation at [1]

    3 MHz

    tPower limitation at 3-6kMc/s (max): 300mwW

  • tPower limitation at [2]

    -6 MHz

    tPower limitation at 3-6kMc/s (max): 300mwW

  • tPower limitation at [3]

    300 MHz

    tPower limitation at 3-6kMc/s (max): 300mwW

  • Running voltage (at [1]

    60 V

    Running voltage (at 60pA): 240V

  • Running voltage (at [2]

    240 V

    Running voltage (at 60pA): 240V

  • Edges of plates square and [1]

    500

    Edges of plates square and 0500 datum B pos?h%sn tol. 000I

  • Edges of plates square and [2]

    0

    Edges of plates square and 0500 datum B pos?h%sn tol. 000I

  • Maximum incident peak RF power

    15 W

    Published protection-cell rating.

  • Minimum primer supply voltage

    950 V

    Negative with respect to cell body.

  • Primer current minimum

    45 uA

    Per protection tube.

  • Primer current maximum

    65 uA

    Per protection tube.

  • Frequency range minimum

    2500 MHz

    With specified mounting.

  • Frequency range maximum

    4100 MHz

    With specified mounting.

  • Recovery time to 6 dB

    70 us

    Maximum at high power.