Description
The RS3026CL is a RF power triode designed for industrial applications. This tube uses a coaxial design and metal-ceramic technology. This triode may be operated in CW or pulse modes. For operation in pulse mode, the parameters depend on each equipment characteristics. Contact us for specific information. The RS3026CL is a water cooled triode.
Electrical characteristics of RS3026CL
Cathode Filament thoriated tungsten
Filament voltage (+5%, -10%) 7 V
Filament current 115 A
Surge current (maximum) 345 A
Capacitances:
Grid to Anode 26 pF
Grid to Cathode 59 pF
Cathode to Anode (1) 1.5 pF
Amplification factor 20 Approx.
Transconductance (Va: 3 kV, Ia: 2 A) 33 mA/V approx.
Note (1) Measured with a 30 cm diameter shielding plate in the grid terminal plane.
Mechanical characteristics of RS3026CL
Operating position vertical, anode up or down
Weight 11 kg (24.2 lbs) approx.
Dimensions see outline drawing
Maximum ratings of RS3026CL
Frequency 120 MHz
Anode voltage:
Up to 40 MHz 12 kV
From 40 to 80 MHz 11 kV
From 80 to 120 MHz 9 kV
Control grid voltage -1.5 kV
Control grid current (F < 40 MHz)
At full load, CW 1.1 A
At no load, CW 1.4 A
Peak cathode current, CW 30 A
Anode dissipation 15 kW
Grid dissipation:
Up to 40 MHz 550 W
From 40 to 80 MHz 450 W
From 80 to 120 MHz 350 W
Grid resistance (at blocked tube) 15 KΩ
Cooling of RS3026CJ
Anode cooling forced air
Cooling water flow and pressure gradient see cooling curves
Inlet air temperature 25 °C typical
Temperature at any point on tube envelope 220 °C maximum
Typical Operation of RS3026CL (Class C RF oscillator for industrial applications)
| Frequency | <40 | <40 MHz |
| Anode voltage | 10 | 8 kV |
| Control grid bias | -800 | -650 V |
| RF control grid voltage | 1.2 | 1.05 kV |
| Anode current | 4.1 | 4.2 A |
| Control Grid current | 700 | 760 mA |
| Anode input power | 41 | 33.6 kW |
| Anode output power | 32 | 25 kW |
| Anode dissipation | 8.2 | 7.8 kW |
| Control Grid dissipation | 240 | 260 W |
| Grid resistance | 1.15 | 0.86 kΩ |
| Feedback ratio | 13.5 | 15 % |
| Oscillator efficiency | 78 | 74.5 % |

