The 5CX1500A is designed for use as a Class C rf power amplifier in radio frequency applications. For FM broadcast service, the 5CX1500B is recommended in place of the 5CX1500A, for improved reliability. Class of Operation Characteristics Plate Dissipation (Max.) Screen Dissipation (Max.) Grid Dissipation (Max.) Frequency for Max. rating (CW) Amplification Factor Filament/Cathode Voltage Current Capacitance Input Output Feedthrough Capacitance Input Output Feedthrough Cooling Base Air Socket Air Chimney Boiler Length Diameter Weight Maximum Ratings Type of Service Plate Voltage (Volts) Plate Current (Amps) 1,500 Watts 75 Watts 25 Watts 110 MHz 5.5 Thoriated Tungsten 5.0 Volts 40.0 Amps Grounded Cathode 75.0 pf 16.5 pf 0.2 pf Grounded Grid 34.5 pf 16.5 pf .05 pf Forced Air Special Ring/ Breechblock SK-840 SK-806 --4.95 in; 125.70 mm 3.37 in; 85.60 mm 30 oz; 850 gm T ypical Operation Plate Screen Voltage Voltage (Volts) (Volts) Plate Current (Amps) Drive Output Power Power (Watts) (kiloWatts) C RF amplifier 5,000 1.0 4,500 500 0.90 9.0 3.18 C RF Amplifier plate modulated 3,500 0.8 3,200 500 0.80 10.0 1.958 AB1 RF linear amplifier 4,000 1.0 4,000 500 0.70 --- 1.785 AB1 AF amplifier or modulated 4,000 1.0 3,800 500 1.3 --- 3.22 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 Division, Eimac Operation, 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 telephone : 1(800) 414-8823. fax : (650) 592-9988 | email : [email protected] CPI | 5CX1500A CPI | 4CW50,000J 5CX1500A