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ZP1043

Heat-sink-cooled General Electric power triode for grid-pulsed Class C amplifier operation in the L-band, particularly navigational-aid applications. Specialized pulse ratings and multi-kilovolt operation support microwave transmitter service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
5 V / 2.4 A

Description

Heat-sink-cooled triode designed for grid-pulsed Class-C amplifier service in L-band, particularly navigational-aid applications.

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
2.4 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

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
2500 V
Max plate dissipation
50 W

Grid-pulsed Class-C maximum ratings promoted from the printed table; plate/grid pulse currents and pulse limits preserved as parameters.

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

1950 General Electric Transmitting Types

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Heater Current

    2.4 A

Characteristic

  • Service

    Grid-pulsed Class C amplifier

    L-band

Data set 02

1968 General Electric Co

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Cathode Heating Time Minimum

    1 min

  • Maximum Anode Temperature

    250 C

  • Maximum Ceramic Temperature

    200 C

  • DC Plate Current Maximum During Pulse

    3 A

    ClassC;GridPulsed

  • DC Grid Voltage Maximum

    -200 V

    ClassC;GridPulsed

  • Pulse Width Maximum

    10 us

    ClassC;GridPulsed

  • Duty Factor Maximum

    0.01

    ClassC;GridPulsed

  • DC Plate Voltage

    2000 V

    GroundedGrid;ClassC;1150MHz;TypicalOperation;1000WOutput

  • DC Plate Current During Pulse

    1.1 A

    GroundedGrid;ClassC;1150MHz;TypicalOperation;1000WOutput

  • DC Grid Voltage

    -80 V

    GroundedGrid;ClassC;1150MHz;TypicalOperation;1000WOutput

  • DC Grid Current During Pulse

    350 mA

    GroundedGrid;ClassC;1150MHz;TypicalOperation;1000WOutput

  • Power Output During Pulse

    1000 W

    GroundedGrid;ClassC;1150MHz;TypicalOperation;1000WOutput

  • Drive Power During Pulse

    200 W

    GroundedGrid;ClassC;1150MHz;TypicalOperation;1000WOutput

  • Pulse Width

    10 us

    GroundedGrid;ClassC;1150MHz;TypicalOperation;1000WOutput

  • Duty Factor

    0.01

    GroundedGrid;ClassC;1150MHz;TypicalOperation;1000WOutput

  • DC Plate Voltage

    2000 V

    GroundedGrid;ClassC;1150MHz;TypicalOperation;2000WOutput

  • DC Plate Current During Pulse

    2.25 A

    GroundedGrid;ClassC;1150MHz;TypicalOperation;2000WOutput

  • DC Grid Voltage

    -80 V

    GroundedGrid;ClassC;1150MHz;TypicalOperation;2000WOutput

  • DC Grid Current During Pulse

    750 mA

    GroundedGrid;ClassC;1150MHz;TypicalOperation;2000WOutput

  • Power Output During Pulse

    2000 W

    GroundedGrid;ClassC;1150MHz;TypicalOperation;2000WOutput

  • Drive Power During Pulse

    350 W

    GroundedGrid;ClassC;1150MHz;TypicalOperation;2000WOutput

  • Pulse Width

    10 us

    GroundedGrid;ClassC;1150MHz;TypicalOperation;2000WOutput

  • Duty Factor

    0.004

    GroundedGrid;ClassC;1150MHz;TypicalOperation;2000WOutput

Capacitance

  • Input Capacitance

    16.5 pF

  • Output Capacitance

    4 pF

  • Plate-Cathode Capacitance

    0.1 pF