5CX3000A

The 5CX3000A is a ceramic

Class AB linear amplifier -metal power pentode designed
AF and RF for
modulation distortion applications. Its low inter-
characteristics make it especially
for single sideband service. Maximum Ratings
suitable Class of Typical Operation
Type of Plate Plate Plate Supp.
PLATE DISSIPATION Operation Service Voltage Current Diss. Diss. Screen Grid Plate Screen Plate Drive
Output
FREQUENCY FOR MAXIMUM 3000 watts (volts) (amps) (watts)(watts) Diss. Diss. Voltage Voltage Current Power Power
RATINGS (watts) (watts) (volts) (volts)
COOLING 150 MHz C RF Power Amplifier (amps) (watts) (watts)
Forced Air or Oscillator
7000 2.0 4000 100 175 50
CHARACTERISTICS
Filament: Thoriated
AB AF Amplifier or 6800 500 1.64 52 8500
tungsten Base Modulator
Voltage 7000 2.0
Current
9.0 volts Socket
43.5 amperes (max) Max.
Capacitances (Grounded Filament):
Special
SK -1420 Series
Seal Temp. 250 °C
C RF Linear Amplifier
4000 100 175 50 6000 850 2.9* - 11.000*
Input
Output
145 pf
24 pf
Feed- Through 0.60 pf
Max. Height
Max. Diameter
Net Weight
6.8 inches
4.6 inches
5.5 pounds
7000 2.0 4000 100 175 50 6000 850 1.4 - 5500
*Two tubes.

8576/264
The 8576/264 is a
ceramic -metal beam pentode with
low input capacitance for its exceptionally
is especially suited power -handling capability.
for use The tube
will also provide outstandingin broadband linear amplifiers, but Class of
Maximum Ratings
Typical Operation
amplifier applications. performance in other Class AB, Type of Plate Plate Plate Supp.
Operation Service Voltage Current Diss. Diss. Screen Grid Plate Screen
PLATE DISSIPATION Diss. Diss. Voltage Voltage Plate Drive Output
(volts) (amps) (watts)(watts)
3000 watts (watts) (watts) (volts) (volts) Current Power Power
COOLING AB, Linear RF Amplifier (amps) (watts) (watts)
Forced Air

Cathode: CHARACTERISTICS
Oxide -coated,
5000 2.0 3000 - 50 - 5000 750 1.06 -
5300
unipotential Base
Heater: Special
Voltage Socket Eimac 265A
6.0 volts Max. Seal Temp.
Current 17 amperes 250 °C
Capacitances (Grounded Cathode): Max. Height 5.7 inches
Input Max. Diameter 4.4 inches
57 pf Net Weight
Output 33 pf 4.8 pounds
Feed -Through 0.16 pf

290
The 290 is a ceramic
metal beam pentode with
input capacitance for its
power -handling
exceptionally low
especially suited for use in capability. The tube is
also provide outstanding broadband linear amplifiers, but Maximum Ratings
performance in other Class AB, will Class of Type of Typical Operation
applications. amplifier Plate Plate Plate Supp.
Operation Service Voltage Current Diss. Diss. Screen Grid Plate Screen Plate Drive
Output
PLATE DISSIPATION (volts) (amps) (watts)(watts) Diss. Diss. Voltage Voltage Current Power Power
5000 watts (watts) (watts) (volts) (volts)
COOLING AB, Linear RF Amplifier (amps) (watts) (watts)

CHARACTERISTICS
Cathode: Oxide -coated,
Forced Air
6000 2.0 5000 - 50 - 5000 750 1.06 - 5300
Heater: unipotential Base
Special
Voltage Socket 291A
6.0 volts Max. Seal Temp.
Current 17 amperes 250 °C
Capacitances (Grounded Max. Height 7.2 inches
Cathode): Max. Diameter
Input 57 pf 5.5 inches
Output Net Weight 4.8 pounds
33 pf
Feed -Through 0.16 pf

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