The thyratron CX1140, the data to be read in conjunction with the Hydrogen Thyratron Preamble.
thyratron CX1140
ABRIDGED DATA
Hydrogen -filled tetrode thyratron, featuring low jitter and low anode delay time drift. Suitable for use at high pulse repetition rates, in parallel for switching higher powers, or for switching long pulses. A reservoir operating from the cathode heater supply is incorporated.
Peak forward anode voltage . . . . . .25 kVmax
Peak anode current 1000 A max
Average anode current . . . . . . . 1.25 A max
Anode heating factor . . . . . .9x109VApps max
Peak output power . . . . . . . . . .12.5 MW max
GENERAL
Electrical
Cathode (connected internally
to mid-point of heater) . . . . . . . . oxide coated
Heater voltage . . . . . . . . . . 6.3+ -5% V
Heater current . . . . . . . . . . 22 A
Tube heating time (minimum) . . 5.0 min
Inter-electrode capacitances (approximate):
anode to grid 2 (grid 1 and
cathode not connected) . . . . . .. 13 pF
anode to grid 1 (grid 2 and
cathode not connected) . . . . . . ..7.5 pF
anode to cathode (grid 1 and
grid 2 not connected) . . . . . . . 26 pF
Mechanical
Overall length . . . .317.5 mm (12.500 inches) max
Overall diameter . . . 84.12 mm (3.312 inches) max
Net weight . . . . . . . 0.7kg(1.5 pounds) approx
Mounting position . . . . . . . . any
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . pinspacing as B5F;
metal shell with micalex insert
Base adaptors . . . . . . . . . . . . seepage 5
Top cap . . . . . . . . . BS448-CT3
CX1140 is also available with a flange base and flying leads as type CX1551.
Coolingnatural
Update Date:2011-02-15 02:55:13
CX1140 thyratron
