3CX2500F3

The 3CX2500F3 is a forced air cooled, ceramic/metal, medium-mu power triode designed primarily for use in industrial radio frequency heating services. Input of 14 kW is permissible up to 75 MHz. Plentiful reserve emission is available from its 386 watt filament. The grid structure is rated at 150 watts, making this tube an excellent choice for industrial service.

Characteristics of the 3CX2500F3 are:(1)the plate dissipation (Max.) is 4000 Watts;(2)the grid dissipation (Max.) is 150 Watts;(3)the frequency for Max. rating (CW) is 75 MHz;(4)the amplification factor is 20;(5)the filament/cathode voltage is 7.5 Volts;(6)the filament/cathode current is 51.5 Amps;(7)the capacitance input is 35.0pf;(8)the capacitance output is 0.9pf;(9)the capacitance feedthrough is .05pf;(10)the cooling is forced air;(11)the base is flexible leads;(12)the length is 18.44 in; 468.4 mm;(13)the diameter 4.16 in; 105.7 mm;(14)the weight is 7.5 oz; 3.4kg.

The absolute maximum ratings of the 3CX2500F3 can be summarized as:(1):the parameter is plate voltage,the rating is 6000,5500,the units is V;(2):the parameter is plate current,the rating is 2.5,2.0,the units is A.