3CW20,000A3

Power Triode

The Penta 3CW20,000A3 is a ceramic/metal power triode intended primarily for use as a power oscillator in industrial­
heating applications. It is also recommended for use as a grounded-grid FM amplifier, as a conventional plate­
modulated amplifier, or as a linear amplifier.
The anode dissipation rating is 20,000 watts with water cooling.

ELECTRICAL
Filament: Thoriated Tungsten
Voltage ....................................................................................................................... 7.5 t0.4 V
Current, at 7.5 V ......................................................................................................... 100 A
Amplification Factor (Average) ........................................................................................... 20
Direct lnterelectrode capacitances
Cin ............................................................................................................................. 53 pF
Cout ........................................................................................................................... 1.35 pF
Cgp ···························································································································· 34 pF
Frequency of Maximum Ratings (CW) ............................................................................... 140 MHz

1. Characteristics and operating values are based upon performance tests, These figures may change without notice as the
result of additional data or product refinement, Penta Laboratories should be consulted before using this information for
final equipment.

2. Capacitance values are for a cold tube as measured in a special shielded fixture in accordance with Electronic Industries
Association Standard RS-191.

MECHANICAL
Base ......................................................................................................................................... Special Coaxial
Recommended Air System Socket ........................................................................................... Penta PSK-130
Operating Position ..................................................................................................... Vertical, base up or down
Cooling ............................................................................................................................ Water and Forced Air
Maximum Operating Temperature:
Envelope and Ceramic/Metal Seals ............................................................................................... 250° c
Maximum Overall Dimensions:
Length ....................................................................................................................... 10.21 in; 259.3 mm
Diameter ..................................................................................................................... 4.65 in; 118.1 mm
Net Weight .................................................................................................................................. 12 lbs; 5.5 kg

Revised 17 Nov 2022

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 3CW20,000A3 Medium-Mu Power Triode

RADIO.FREOUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER TYPICAL OPERATION

PLATE.MODULATED
Class C
DC Plate Voltage 4000 5000 Vdc
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
DC Gricl Voltage -480 -600 Vclc
DC Plate Current 3.0 3.0 Adc
DC PLATE VOLTAGE i500 voLTs DC Grid Current 660 550 mAd<
DC PLATE CURRENT 3.0 AMPERES Driving Power 530 51 5W
PLATE DISSIPATION 13.5 KILOWATTS
GRID DISSIPATION 250 WATTS
Plate Output Power 9.'7 12.4 kW

RADIO-FREOUENCY LINEAR AMPLIFI ER TYPICAL OPERATION

Grounded-Grid, Class AB2
DC Plate Voltage 6000 7000 Vdc
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS DC Grid Voltage -270 -325 Vdc
Zero-Sig. Plate Current 500 500 mAdr
DC PLATE VOLTAGE TOOO VOLTS Max-Sig DC Plate Currenr 4.0 4.0 Adc
DC PLATE CURRENT 5,0 AMPERES Max-Sig DC Grid Current 300 250 mAdc
PLATE DISSIPATION 20 KILOWATTS Peal< RF Grid Voltage 540 585 v
GRID DISSIPATION 250 WATTS Driving Power 1900 2050 w
Plate Output Power .
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1,Adjust to give specified zero-signal dc plate current.

RADlO.FREOUENCY INDUSTRIAL OSCILLATOR TYPICAL OPERATION, Optimum Load

Class C
t vr reuu 6000 7000 Vdc
ABSCLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS DC Grid Voltage -575 -670 Vdc
DC PLATE VOLTAGE TOOO VOLTS
DC Plate Current 4.0 4.0 Adc
DC Grid Current 61 0 670 mAdc
DC PLATE CURRENT 4,0 AMPERES
PLATE DISSIPATION tn KILOWATTS
Plate Input Power 24 28 kW
GRID DISSIPATION WATTS Plate Output Power 18.9 22.4 kW

RADIO-FREOtJ ENCY POWER AMPLI FI ER TYPICAL OPERATION

Grounded-Grid, Class C
DC Plate Voltage 6000 7000 Vdc
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS DC Grid Voltage -5Jb -rfz5 voc
DC PLATE VOLTAGE 7000 VOLTS
DC Plate Current 4.0 4.0 Adc
DC PLATE CURRENT 4.0 AMPERES DC Grid Current 545 530 mAdc
PLATE DISSIPATION 20 KILOWATTS Driving Power 3700 41 00 w
GRID DISSIPATION 250 WATTS Plate Output Power 20.5 24.5 kW

NOTE: TYPICAL OPERATION data are obtained by calculation from published characteristic curves or actualmea-
surement. Adjustment of the rf grid voltage to obtain tlre specified plate current at the specified bias and
plate voltages is assumed. lf this procedure is followed, there wi ll be little variation in output power when
the tube is changed,even though there may be some variation in grid current. The grid current which results
when the desired plate current is obtained is incidental and varies from tube to tube. These current varia-
tions cause no difficulty so long as the circuit maintains the correct voltage in the presence of the varia-
tions in current. lf grid bias is obtained principally by means of a grid resistor, the resistor must be adjust-
able to obtain the required bias voltage when the correct rf grid voltage is applied.

RANGE VALUES FOR EQUIPMENT DESIGN

N{in. IVIax.

Filament Current at 7.5 Volts 94.0 104.0 A

Interelectrode Capacitance (grounded cathode connection)1
Cin.. 48.0 58.0 pF
Cout . L.2 1.5 pF
cgp.. 30.0 38.0 pF
1. Capacitance values are for a cold tube as measured in a special shielded fixture in accordance with Electronic ln-
dustries Association Standard RS-1 91,

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