3cx20,000a3
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Plate Dissipation (Max.)
Screen Dissipation (Max.)
Grid Dissipation (Max.)
Frequency for Max. rating (CW)
Amplification Factor
Filament/Cathode
Voltage
The 3CX20,000A3 is a forced air cooled, ceramic/
metal, medium-mu power triode designed primar-
ily for use in industrial radio frequency heating
services. Input of 84 kW is permissible up to 90
MHz. Plentiful reserve emission is available from
its 1600 watt filament. The grid structure is rated
at 800 watts, making this tube an excellent choice
for industrial service.
20,000 Watts
---
750 Watts
90 MHz
20
Thoriated Tungsten
10.0 Volts
160 Amps
Grounded Cathode
70.0 pf
Current
Capacitance
Input
Output
2.3 pf
Feedthrough
Capacitance
Input
43 pf
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Output
--- pf
Feedthrough
Cooling
--- pf
Forced Air
Coaxial
Base
Air Socket
SK-1300
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Air Chimney
Boiler
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Length
10.00 in; 254.0 mm
8.00 in; 203.0 mm
19.5 oz; 8.8 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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