XD32

Extremely high-power pulse tetrode for specialized pulsed service, rated around 65 kV anode voltage, 750 A peak anode current, and 25 kW average anode dissipation.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: 6 V / 233 A

Description

XD32 is a special-purpose electron tube described in the approved Central Electronic Manufacturers datasheet.

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: 6 V
Nominal heater current: 233 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: 4
Max plate voltage: 65000 V
Max plate dissipation: 25000 W
Max cathode current: 750 A

Pulse tetrode maximum ratings promoted from printed specifications.

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

195X Central Electronics

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tetrode

Other

Heater/Filament Voltage
6 V
Published datasheet value
Heater/Filament Current
233 A
Published datasheet value

Data set 02

1960 Central Electronic Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tetrode

Characteristic

Heater voltage
6 V
Heater current
233 A
Amplification factor
4

Other

Maximum anode voltage
65000 V
Peak anode current
750 A
Average anode dissipation
25000 W