PET12-1W TRIODEDrop-in equivalent of ITK 12-1
Water Cooled Triode For Industrial RF Heating
Data Sheet of ITK12-1 / PET12-1W |
The ITK12-1 is a RF power triode designed specifically 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 ITK12-1 is a water cooled triode.
Electrical characteristics of ITK12-1
Filament . . . thoriated tungsten
Filament voltage (+ 5 %, - 10 %) (see note 1) 5.8 V
Filament current . . 145 A
Surge current (maximum) . 600 A
Cold resistance . . . 5 mΩ
Capacitances:
• Grid to Anode . . 21 pF
• Grid to Cathode . . 55 pF
• Cathode to Anode (see note 2) 1 pF
Amplification factor . . 22 (approx.)
Transconductance (Va: 10 kV, Ia: 4 A) 50 mA/V (approx)
Mechanical characteristics of ITK12-1
Operating position . . vertical, anode up or down
Weight . . . . 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs) approx.
Dimensions . . . see outline drawing
Maximum ratings of ITK12-1
Frequency (see note 3) . . 120 MHz
Anode voltage:
• Up to 30 MHz . . 12 kV
• From 30 to 60 MHz . . 9 kV
• From 60 to 90 MHz . . 7 kV
• From 90 to 120 MHz . . 6 kV
Control grid voltage . . -1500 V
Anode current . . . 5.5 A
Control grid current:
• At full load . . . 0.8 A
• At no load . . . 1.5 A
Peak cathode current, CW . 28 A
Anode dissipation:
• Industrial cooling water . 13 kW
• distilled or deionized water . 15 kW
Grid dissipation:
• Up to 30 MHz . . 350 W
• From 30 to 60 MHz . . 320 W
• From 60 to 90 MHz . . 300 W
• From 90 to 120 MHz . . 280 W
Grid resistance (tube non conducting) 10 KΩ
Cooling of ITK12-1
Anode cooling . . . . Water
Cooling water flow and pressure gradient . see cooling curves
Temperature at outlet (industrial water) . 60 °C max.
Cooling water inlet pressure . . 5 bar max.
Temperature at any point on tube envelope 220 °C max.
Air flow on filament head . . 0.5 m3/min
Typical operation of ITK12-1 (see note 4)
Class C RF oscillator for industrial applications
Frequency . . . 30 30 MHz
Anode voltage . . . 10 8 kV
Grid bias . . . - 650 - 560 V
Grid voltage . . . 1050 945 V
Anode current . . . 5.3 4.8 A
Grid current, on load . . 0.69 0.76 A
Anode input power . . 53 38.4 kW
Anode output power . . 40 29 kW
Anode dissipation . . 12 8.6 kW
Grid dissipation . . . 240 260 W
Grid resistance . . . 1000 740 Ω
Feedback ratio . . . 11.7 13.1 %
Oscillator efficiency . . 75.5 76 %
Note:
1. At frequencies above 50 MHz, the filament voltage of ITK12-1 is reduced so that the ratio of filament voltage to current becomes the same as that without an anode voltage.
2. Measured with a 40 x 40 cm shielding plate attached to the grid plate.
3. Limited conditions above 30 MHz. Please consult Pilani Electron Tubes & Devices.
4. Operation with higher frequencies on request.
Electrical characteristics of ITK12-1
Filament . . . thoriated tungsten
Filament voltage (+ 5 %, - 10 %) (see note 1) 5.8 V
Filament current . . 145 A
Surge current (maximum) . 600 A
Cold resistance . . . 5 mΩ
Capacitances:
• Grid to Anode . . 21 pF
• Grid to Cathode . . 55 pF
• Cathode to Anode (see note 2) 1 pF
Amplification factor . . 22 (approx.)
Transconductance (Va: 10 kV, Ia: 4 A) 50 mA/V (approx)
Mechanical characteristics of ITK12-1
Operating position . . vertical, anode up or down
Weight . . . . 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs) approx.
Dimensions . . . see outline drawing
Maximum ratings of ITK12-1
Frequency (see note 3) . . 120 MHz
Anode voltage:
• Up to 30 MHz . . 12 kV
• From 30 to 60 MHz . . 9 kV
• From 60 to 90 MHz . . 7 kV
• From 90 to 120 MHz . . 6 kV
Control grid voltage . . -1500 V
Anode current . . . 5.5 A
Control grid current:
• At full load . . . 0.8 A
• At no load . . . 1.5 A
Peak cathode current, CW . 28 A
Anode dissipation:
• Industrial cooling water . 13 kW
• distilled or deionized water . 15 kW
Grid dissipation:
• Up to 30 MHz . . 350 W
• From 30 to 60 MHz . . 320 W
• From 60 to 90 MHz . . 300 W
• From 90 to 120 MHz . . 280 W
Grid resistance (tube non conducting) 10 KΩ
Cooling of ITK12-1
Anode cooling . . . . Water
Cooling water flow and pressure gradient . see cooling curves
Temperature at outlet (industrial water) . 60 °C max.
Cooling water inlet pressure . . 5 bar max.
Temperature at any point on tube envelope 220 °C max.
Air flow on filament head . . 0.5 m3/min
Typical operation of ITK12-1 (see note 4)
Class C RF oscillator for industrial applications
Frequency . . . 30 30 MHz
Anode voltage . . . 10 8 kV
Grid bias . . . - 650 - 560 V
Grid voltage . . . 1050 945 V
Anode current . . . 5.3 4.8 A
Grid current, on load . . 0.69 0.76 A
Anode input power . . 53 38.4 kW
Anode output power . . 40 29 kW
Anode dissipation . . 12 8.6 kW
Grid dissipation . . . 240 260 W
Grid resistance . . . 1000 740 Ω
Feedback ratio . . . 11.7 13.1 %
Oscillator efficiency . . 75.5 76 %
Note:
1. At frequencies above 50 MHz, the filament voltage of ITK12-1 is reduced so that the ratio of filament voltage to current becomes the same as that without an anode voltage.
2. Measured with a 40 x 40 cm shielding plate attached to the grid plate.
3. Limited conditions above 30 MHz. Please consult Pilani Electron Tubes & Devices.
4. Operation with higher frequencies on request.