Transmitter Tetrode YL 1055

For frequencies up to 1215 MHz Ordering code Q51-X1055

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Coaxial metal-ceramic tetrode, forced-air-cooled.

The tube is suitable for the final stages of TV sound transmitters band lll and TV translators band lll
to V. Its high amplification frequently permits driving by semiconductor stages.

Dimensional data

min max
A 10,3 12,1
B 6,4 7,8
C 44,0 45,4
D 8,1 9,7
E 27,9 29,5
F 99,8 103,0
G 6,2
H 6,8
J 6,8
K 30,8 33,2
L dia. 27,0
M dia. 22,0
N dia. 94,7 dia. 95,3
P dia. 59,8 dia. 60,2
Q dia. 53,6 dia. 54,0
R dia. 45,6 dia. 46,2
S dia. 29,9 dia. 30,1
T dia. 17,9 dia. 18,1
U dia. 16,5 dia. 16,9
V dia. 15,5
W dia. 5,0
AA 5,2 ➅
AB 4,7 ➅
AC 2,7 ➅
AD 5,6 ➅
AE 3,7 ➅

Dimensions in mm

➀ Pump stem protecting cap, not be used as terminal

➁ Handle, swingable
➂ Taphole for tube fuse RöSich2
➃ Recommended direction of cooling air
➄ Reference edge
➅ For connection of the contact springs

Approx. weight 1,1 kg

Packing dimensions: approx. 310 mm × 310 mm × 320 mm.

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Heating
Heater voltage UF 3,8 (± 5 %) V 1)
Heater current IF 19,5 ± 2 A
Preheating time th ≥3 min
Heating: indirect by ac or dc
Cathode: matrix oxide

Characteristics
Amplification factor of screen grid µg2g1 11
at UA = 2,5 kV, UG2 = 500 V, IA = 0,5 A
Transconductance s 55 mA/V
at UA = 2,5 kV, UG2 = 500 V, IA = 0,5 A

Capacitances min nom max

Cathode/control grid ckg1 38 42 46 pF
Cathode/screen grid ckg2 1,9 2,2 2,5 pF
Cathode/anode cka 0,005 0,011 pF
Control grid/screen grid cg1g2 56 60 64 pF
Control grid/anode cg1a 0,05 0,06 pF
Screen grid/anode cg2a 7,5 8,0 8,8 pF

Accessories Ordering code

Tube fuse RöSich2 Q81-X1402 2)
Tube fuse RöSich9 Q81-X1409 2)
Socket wrench for tube fuse RöZub10 Q81-X2110
Tube protective device RöKt2 Q81-X1302
Pull switch for tube fuse RöKt11 Q81-X1311
Cavity band III, 200 W vision/sound TK4425 Q94-X4425
Cavity band IV/V, 200 W vision/sound TK4435 Q94-X4435
Cavity band III, 800 W sound TK4450 Q94-X4450
Spring-finger contact for anode terminal YLZ9521a Q81-X9204
Spring-finger contact for screen grid terminal YLZ9521g2 Q81-X9205
Spring-finger contact for control grid terminal YLZ9521g1 Q81-X9206
Spring-finger contact for heater cathode terminal YLZ9523 Q81-X9523

1) For immediate operation, the tube can be continuously heated without damaging the cathode. The optimum heater voltage for
standby operation is 3,5 to 3,8 V. The standby and operating times should be equal (e.g. 1 week operation, 1 week standby).
Care should be taken not to exceed the maximum permissible surface temperature of 250 °C even during standby operation,
especially without cooling.
2) RöSich2 (120 mm) and RöSich9 (25 mm) only differ in the length of the phosphor-bronze litz wire.

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Maximum ratings
Frequency f 860 MHz
Cold anode voltage (dc) UA 0 3200 V
Anode voltage (dc) UA 3000 V
Screen grid voltage (dc) UG2 650 V
Control grid voltage (dc) UG1 – 100 V
Cathode current (dc) IK 800 mA
Output power P2 800 W
Anode dissipation PA 1,8 kW
Screen grid dissipation PG2 20 W
Control grid dissipation PG1 3 W
Surface temperature t surf 250 °C 1)

Operating characteristics for TV sound transmitters

Frequency f 170 … 230 MHz
Bandwidth (3 dB) B 2 MHz
Output power P2 800 W 2)
Power gain Vp ≥ 19 dB
Anode voltage (dc) UA 2750 V
Screen grid voltage (dc) UG2 500 V
Zero signal anode current (dc) IA 0 400 mA
Anode current (dc) IA 700 mA
Screen grid current (dc) I G2 10 mA 3)

1) See cooling.
2) Power at cavity output with ≥ 90 % circuit efficiency.
3) The power supply must be designed for a screen grid current of – 5 to + 40 mA.

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Operating characteristics for TV translators with combined vision/sound transmission

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Frequency f 170… 230 470… 790 790… 860 MHz

Bandwidth (1 dB) B 8,5 8,5 8,5 MHz
Output power, sync. level P2 SY 220 220 220 W 1)
Power gain Vp ≥ 16,5 ≥ 16,5 ≥ 16 dB
3-tone intermodulation ratio aIM3 ≥ 58 ≥ 58 ≥ 58 dB 2)
Anode voltage (dc) UA 2500 2500 2750 V
Screen grid voltage (dc) UG2 500 500 500 V
Zero signal anode current (dc) IA 0 400 400 350 mA
Anode current (dc), black level IA SW 500 500 450 mA
Screen grid current (dc) IG2 10 10 10 mA 3)

Level diagram
Peak sync. level
RF level

1) Power at cavity output with 85 % circuit efficiency.

2) Measured in accordance with specification FTZ 176 Pfl 2 of
the German Telekom with distortion-free input signal;
fB: – 8 dB, fSB: – 16 dB, fT: – 10 dB.
3) The power supply must be designed for a screen grid current
of – 5 to + 20 mA.

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Tube mounting
Sufficiently flexible spring-finger contacts must be used to connect the tube. Suitable contact rings
are available as accessories. The reference edge (control grid terminal, see dimensional drawing)
also serves as stop edge.
If the tube is to be clamped to the socket in order to prevent it from jumping out of the latter, the
clamping pressure may only have an effect on the stop edge.
The tube can be mounted as required.

Recommendations on power supply dimensioning for linear amplifiers

For the generation of the control grid voltage we recommend a constant voltage source since the
linearity of performance deteriorates if a cathode resistor is used.
At drive with modulated signal, a rectifying effect is produced by the quadratic component of the
tube transfer characteristic and the anode or cathode current contains video frequency components
with frequencies up to 5,5 MHz. Therefore, the cathode/grid path as well as the anode power supply
must be sufficiently blocked and free of resonances for the entire video frequency range to prevent
reactive effects on the intermodulation of the amplifier. Experience has shown that an electrolytic
capacitor of 10 µF to 50 µF is necessary between control grid and cathode. For screen grid and an-
ode power supply a capacitor of 0,1 µF up to some µF is recommended.

Forced-air cooling
The minimum air flow rate required for max. anode dissipation is given in the cooling air diagram,
valid for 45 °C inlet temperature at a normal air pressure of 1 bar (sea level). The cooling air is sup-
plied from the electrode terminal side. For further details on forced-alr cooling refer to “Explanations
on Technical Data”.

Safety precautions
The section “Safety precautions” under “Explanations on Technical Data” describes how the tube
is to be protected against damage due to electric overload or insufficient cooling. A copper wire with
0,10 mm diameter should be used to test the anode overcurrent trip circuit.
The use of a tube fuse RöSich2/RöSich9 is recommended to protect the anode against thermal
overload. In conjunction with a pull switch RöKt11 it disconnects the voltages at the tube in case of
overload (see accessories).
A protective gap shall be provided between screen grid and cathode to protect the control grid and
the cathode against damage in case of spark-over from the side of the anode.
In addition, a limiting circuitry is recommended for screen grid protection.

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Cooling air diagram

The cooling air is supplied from the

electrode terminal side.
Air pressure = 1 bar
t 1 = 45 °C

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UG1 = f (UA) Parameter = IA

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UG2 = 500 V Parameter = IG2

Parameter = IG1

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