The 3CW5000A3/8242 is a medium-mu triode intended for use in amplifier, oscillator, or modulator service. Their maximum rated anode dissipation is 5000 watts. This tube is a water cooled version of the air cooled 3CX2500A3/8161 and 3CX2500F3/8251. 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 5,000 Watts N/A 150 Watts 75 MHz 22 Thoriated Tungsten 7.5 Volts 51.5 Amps Grounded Cathode 35.0 pf 0.9 pf 20 pf N/A N/A N/A N/A Water and Forced Air Coaxial N/A N/A N/A 12.62 in; 320.5 mm 3.63 in; 92.10 mm 4.8 lb; 2.2 kg Maximum RatingsTypical Operation Class of Type of ServicePlate PlatePlateScreenPlate Operation VoltageCurrent Voltage VoltageCurrent (Volts) (Amps) (Volts) (Volts) (Amps) CGrid Driven RF Amplifier CGrid Driven RF Amplifier Plate Modulated AB2Grid Driven AF Amplifier or Modulator AB2Grid Driven AF Amplifier or Modulator 6,000 5,000 6,000 6,000 2.5 2.0 2.5 2.5 6,000 5,000 6,000 5,000 --- --- --- --- 2.0 1.5 3.0 2.3 Drive Output PowerPower (Watts) (kiloWatts) 136 76 113 59 10.0 5.58 13.0 8.0 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 MPP products, visit our website at: www.cpii.com, or contact: CPI Microwave Products Division, Eimac Operation,607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 telephone : 1(800) 414-8823. fax : (650) 592-9988 | email : [email protected] CPI | 3CW5000A3 4CW50,000J / 8242 3CW5000A3 / 8242