5CX1500B 5CX1500A SK-840 SK-806

Page 1 of 1 5CX1500B The Eimac 5CX1500B is recommended primarily for use as a Class C RF power amplifier in CW, FM and AM

Eimac Power Grid Tube - Quick Reference Data Sheet Page 1 of 1 5CX1500B 5CX1500B The Eimac 5CX1500B 5CX1500B is recommended primarily for use as a Class C RF power amplifier in CW, FM and AM service. The 5CX1500B 5CX1500B is recommended as a replacement for 5CX1500A 5CX1500A in broadcast applications. Characteristics Plate Dissipation (Max.) 1,500 Watts Screen Dissipation (Max.) 75 Watts Grid Dissipation (Max.) 25 Watts Frequency for Max. rating (CW) 110 MHz Amplification Factor 5.5 Filament/Cathode Thoriated Tungsten Voltage 5.0 Volts Current 38.5 Amps Capacitance Grounded Cathode Input 75.0 pf Output 17 pf Feedthrough 0.2 pf Capacitance Grounded Grid Input 34.5 pf Output 19.0 pf Feedthrough .05 pf Cooling Forced Air Base Special Ring/Breechblock Air Socket SK-840 SK-840 Air Chimney SK-806 SK-806 -Boiler Length 4.95 in; 12.57 cm Diameter 3.37 in; 8.56 cm 30 oz; 850 gm Weight Maximum Ratings Class of Operation C Type of Service RF Amplifier Typical Operation Plate Plate Plate Screen Plate Drive Output Voltage current Voltage Voltage Current Power Power (Volts) (Amps) (Volts) (Volts) (Amps) (Watts) (kiloWatts) 5,000 1.0 4,500 500 0.9 9.0 3.18 Characteristics and Operating values are based on performance tests. Figures may change without notice as the result of additional data or product refinement. CPI Eimac Division should be consulted before using this information for final equipment design. Last page update 3/21/97 5:17:37 PM Eimac Web Pages © copyright 1996 CPI, Eimac Division file://C:\Documents and Settings\carolyn\Desktop\Objects\5cx1500b.htm 12/29/2008