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The 3CX10,000A3 is a forced air cooled, ceramic/
metal, medium-mu power triode designed primar-
ily for use in industrial radio-frequency heating
services. Input of 32 kW is permissible up to 140
MHz. Plentiful reserve emission is available from
its 743 watt filament. The grid structure is rated
at 250 watts, making this tube an excellent choice
for industrial service.
Plate Dissipation (Max.)
Screen Dissipation (Max.)
Grid Dissipation (Max.)
Frequency for Max. rating (CW)
Amplification Factor
Filament/Cathode
Voltage
10,000 Watts
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250 Watts
160 MHz
20
Thoriated Tungsten
7.5 Volts
99.0 Amps
Grounded Cathode
53.0 pf
Current
Capacitance
Input
Output
1.4 pf
Feedthrough
Capacitance
Input
34 pf
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Output
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Feedthrough
Cooling
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Forced Air
Coaxial
Base
Air Socket
SK-1300
SK-1306
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Air Chimney
Boiler
Length
8.75 in; 222.20 mm
7.05 in; 179.10 mm
12.0 lb ; 5.5 kg
Diameter
Weight
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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.
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