The 5CX1500B is recommended primarily for use as a Class C RF power amplifier in CW, FM and AM service. The 5CX1500B is recommended as a replacement for 5CX1500A in broadcast applications. 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 1,500 Watts 75 Watts 25 Watts 110 MHz 5.5 Thoriated Tungsten 5.0 Volts 38.5 Amps Grounded Cathode 75.0 pf 17 pf 0.2 pf Grounded Grid 34.5 pf 19.0 pf .05 pf Forced Air Special Ring/Breechblock SK-840 SK-806 N/A 4.95 in; 12.57 cm 3.37 in; 8.56 cm 30 oz; 850 gm Maximum RatingsTypical Operation Class of Type of ServicePlate PlatePlateScreenPlate Operation VoltageCurrent Voltage VoltageCurrent (Volts) (Amps) (Volts) (Volts) (Amps) C RF Amplifier 5,000 1.0 4,500 500 0.9 Drive Output PowerPower (Watts) (kiloWatts) 9.0 3.18 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 | 5CX1500B 4CW50,000J 5CX1500B