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Radial Beam Power Tetrode 4Cx20,000C CPI CPI | RADIAL BEAM POWER | R 4 C A W50,000J TETRODE 4CX20,000C D IAL CHARACTERISTICS1 The EIMAC 4CX20,000C is a ceramic/metal power B tetrode intended for use as a VHF power amplifier. ELECTRICAL EA It features a type of internal mechanical structure Filament: Thoriated Tungsten Mesh M which results in high rf operating efficiency. Low Voltage 10.0± 0.5 V P OW rf losses in this structure permit operation at full Current at 10.0 Volts 140 A Amplification Factor, Average, Grid to Screen 6.7 E ratings to 110 MHz. R 2 Direct Interelectrode Capacitances (grounded cathode) TET Cin 195 pF ROD The 4CX20,000C provides high gain in FM broad- Cout 22.7 pF cast service and is also recommended for rf linear Cgp 0.6 pF E power amplifier service. The anode is rated for 2 4 Direct Interelectrode Capacitances (grounded grid and screen) CX 20 kilowatts of dissipation with forced-air cool- Cin 87.4 pF 20,000 ing and incorporates a compact, highly efficient Cout 23.1 pF cooler of new design. CPK 0.08 pF Maximum Frequency for Full Ratings (CW) 110 MHz C MECHANICAL: Maximum Overall Dimensions: Length 9.84 in; 24.99 mm Diameter 8.86 in; 22.50 mm Net Weight 20.0 lbs. 9.06 kg Operating Position Vertical, Base Up or Down Maximum Operating Temperature: Ceramic/Metal Seals 250° C Anode Core 250° C Cooling Forced Air Base Special, Coaxial Recommended Socket for VHF Eimac SK-360 Recommended Socket for dc to HF Eimac SK-320 Recommended Air Chimney (for use with Eimac SK-326 SK-320 or SK-360 Socket) Available Anode contact Connector Clip Eimac ACC-3 1 Characteristics and operating values are based upon performance tests. 2 In shielded fixture. MAXIMUM RATINGS TYPICAL OPERATION Class of Type of Service Plate Plate Plate Screen Plate Drive Output Operation Voltage Current Voltage Voltage Current Power Power (Volts) (Amps) (Volts) (Volts) (Amps) (Watts) (kiloWatts) B Grid driven RF amplifier 12,500 5.0 11,500 900 3.75 405 33.2 The values listed above represent specified limits for the product and are subject to change. The data should be used for basic information only. Formal, controlled specifications may be obtained from CPI for use in equipment design. For information on this and other CPI products, visit our website at: www.cpii.com, or contact: CPI MPP, Eimac Operation, 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 TELEPHONE : 1(800) 414-8823. FAX : (650) 592-9988 | EMAIL : [email protected] 1 C 4CX20,000C 20,000 CX 4 E ROD RADIO FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER TYPICAL OPERATION (Measured data at 107.1 MHz): TET R FM CW (key down conditions) ANODE VOLTAGE 9.0 11.5 12.0 kVdc E Grid Driven Class C SCREEN VOLTAGE 800 650 1000 Vdc OW P ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS: GRID VOLTAGE -300 -400 -500 Vdc M ANODE CURRENT 4.15 3.75 3.54 Adc EA DC ANODE VOLTAGE 12.5 kilovolts SCREEN CURRENT* 200 160 238 mAdc B DC SCREEN VOLTAGE 2.0 kilovolts GRID CURRENT* 38 60 53 mAdc IAL D DC ANODE CURRENT 5.0 Amperes DRIVING POWER* 360 405 340 W A R ANODE DISSIPATION 20 kilowatts Useful Power Output*# 28.9 33.2 34.4 kW | SCREEN DISSIPATION 450 Watts EFFICIENCY* 77.4 77.6 81.0 % GRID DISSIPATION 200 Watts POWER GAIN* 19.0 19.1 20.0 dB CPI * Will vary from tube to tube # Delivered to load (1:1.1 VSWR) RADIO FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER TYPICAL OPERATION (Measured data at 97.6 MHz): Class C FM (key down conditions) Cathode driven Service ANODE VOLTAGE 11.0 kVdc SCREEN VOLTAGE 900 Vdc ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS: GRID BIAS VOLTAGE -200 Vdc ANODE CURRENT 4.1 Adc DC ANODE VOLTAGE 12.5 kilovolts SCREEN CURRENT* 235 mAdc DC SCREEN VOLTAGE 2.0 kilovolts GRID CURRENT* 30 mAdc DC ANODE CURRENT 5.0 Amperes DRIVING POWER* 1025 W ANODE DISSIPATION 20 kilowatts ANODE POWER INPUT 45.1 kW SCREEN DISSIPATION 450 Watts USEFUL POWER OUTPUT# 36.1 kW GRID DISSIPATION 200 Watts POWER GAIN 15.5 dB * Will vary from tube to tube # Delivered to load (1:1.1 VSWR) NOTE: TYPICAL OPERATION data are obtained by actual measurement or by calculation from published characteristic curves. To obtain the anode current shown at the specified bias, screen and anode voltages, adjustment of rf grid voltage is assumed. If this procedure is followed, there will be little variation in output power when the tube is replaced, even though there may be some variation in grid and screen currents. The grid and screen currents which occur when the desired anode current is obtained are incidental and vary from tube to tube. These current variations cause no performance degradation providing the circuit maintains the correct voltage in the presence of the current variations. RANGE VALUES FOR EQUIPMENT DESIGN Min Nom Max Filament Current at 10.0 volts 135 --- 146 A 2 CPI 4CX20,000C | R A D IAL B MECHANICAL EA tube in case of even partial failure of the tube cooling air. M Sensing exhaust air temperature is recommended. P STORAGE - If a tube is to be stored as a spare it should OW be kept in its original shipping carton, with the original E packing material, to minimize the possibility of handling Minimum air flow requirements for a maximum anode R damage. temperature of 225°C (or a maximum outlet air tempera- TET ture of 160°C, whichever is reached first) for various ROD MOUNTING - The 4CX20,000C must be operated with altitudes and dissipation levels are listed on page 4. E its axis vertical. The base of the tube may be up or down Pressure drop values are approximate and are for the 4 at the convenience of the designer. tube anode cooler only. Pressure drop in a typical instal- CX lation will be higher because of system loss and back 20,000 SOCKET and CHIMNEY - The EIMAC Air-System Socket pressure in ducting. type SK-320 and Air Chimney SK-326 are designed for C use with the 4CX20,000C in dc or LF/HF applications. When long life and consistent performance are factors For VHF applications a type SK-360 air-system socket cooling in excess of minimum requirements is normally is recommended. The use of the recommended air flow beneficial. through an air-system socket will provide effective cool- If all cooling air is not passed around the base of the ing of the base, with air then guided to the anode cooling tube and through the socket, then arrangements must be fins by an air chimney (not supplied.) made to assure adequate cooling of the tube base and COOLING - The maximum temperature rating for the the socket contacts. Movement of cooling air around external surfaces of this tube is 250°C, and sufficient the base of the tube accomplishes a double purpose in forced-air cooling must be used in all applications to keeping the tube base and the socket contact fingers at keep the temperature of the anode (at the base of the a safe operating temperature. cooling fins) and the temperature of the ceramic/metal The contact fingers in the socket are made of beryllium seals comfortably below this rated maximum. copper. If this material is allowed to reach 150°C and held there for an appreciable length of time the fingers It is considered good engineering practice to design for may lose their temper, or springy characteristics. If this a maximum anode core temperature of 225°C. Tempera- were to happen poor contact and resultant arcing can ture-sensitive paints are available for checking base take place which can burn/melt the metal at the tube and seal temperatures before any design is finalized. CPI surface, which is a part of the vacuum envelope. Cata- EIMAC Application Bulletin #20 titled “Measuring Tem- strophic tube loss could occur. perature of Power Grid Tubes” is available on request. Air flow must be applied before or simultaneously with It is also good practice to allow for variables such as the application of power, including the tube filament and dirty air filters, rf seal heating, and the fact that the should normally be maintained for a short period of time anode cooling fins may not be clean if the tube has been after all power is removed to allow for tube cool down. in service for a considerable length of time. Special attention is required in cooling the center of the stem Pressure drop will be higher if the SK-360 socket is used (base), by means of special directors or some other unless additional air passages are provided around the provision. mounted socket. An air interlock system should be incorporated in the design to automatically remove all voltages from the 3 C 4CX20,000C 20,000 CX 4 E ROD Inlet Air Temperature = 25°C Inlet Air Temperature = 50°C TET R Anode Air Flow Pressure Anode Air Flow Pressure E Dissipation (CFM) Drop Dissipation (CFM) Drop OW (kilowatts) (In. of Water) (kilowatts) (In. of Water) P M Sea Level 12.5 257 0.6 Sea Level 12.5 379 0.9 EA 15.0 367 1.0 15.0 540 1.6 B 17.5 498 1.5 17.5 733 2.6 IAL D 20.0 652 2.4 20.0 960 4.1 A R 5000 Feet 12.5 459 1.0 5000 Feet 12.5 311 0.6 | 15.0 444 1.1 15.0 654 1.8 17.5 603 1.7 17.5 888 3.0 CPI 20.0 789 2.7 20.0 1162 4.7 10,000 Feet 12.5 377 0.7 10,000 Feet 12.5 555 1.1 15.0 537 1.2 15.0 791 2.0 17.5 730 1.9 17.5 1075 3.4 20.0 955 3.0 20.0 1407 5.4 ELECTRICAL ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS - Values shown for each type of service are based on the “absolute system” and are not to be exceeded under any service conditions.
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