3CX15-000A3

The 3CX15-000A3 is a medium-mu power triode designed for use as a power oscillator in industrial radio frequency heating applications. It is also recommended for use as a conventional plate modulated amplifier, or as a linear amplifier. The one kilowatt filament and rugged 500 watt grid structure make this tube especially suitable for heavy duty service.

Characteristics of the 3CX15-000A3 are:(1)the plate dissipation (Max.) is 15000 Watts;(2)the grid dissipation (Max.) is 500 Watts;(3)the frequency for Max. rating (CW) is 100 MHz;(4)the amplification factor is 20;(5)the filament/cathode voltage is 6.3 Volts;(6)the filament/cathode current is 160 Amps;(7)the capacitance input is 55.0 pf;(8)the capacitance output is 1.4 pf;(9)the capacitance feedthrough is 340 pf;(10)the cooling is forced air;(11)the base is coaxial;(12)the length is 8.75 in; 222.30 mm;(13)the diameter 7.05 in; 179.10 mm;(14)the weight is 12.0 oz; 5.5 kg.

The absolute maximum ratings of the 3CX15-000A3 can be summarized as:(1):the parameter is plate voltage,the rating is 8000,the units is V;(2):the parameter is plate current,the rating is 6.0,the units is A.