Maximum Ratings Typical Operation Class of Type of Service Plate Plate Plate Screen Plate Drive Output Operation Voltage Current Voltage Voltage Current Power Power (Volts) (Amps) (Volts) (Volts) (Amps) (Watts) (kiloWatts) C RF amplifier 5,000 1.0 4,500 500 0.90 9.0 3.18 C RF Amplifier plate modulated 3,500 0.8 3,200 500 0.80 10.0 1.958 AB1 RF linear amplifier 4,000 1.0 4,000 500 0.70 --- 1.785 AB1 AF amplifier or modulated 4,000 1.0 3,800 500 1.3 --- 3.22 The 5CX1500A is designed for use as a Class C rf power amplifier in radio frequency applications. For FM broadcast service, the 5CX1500B is recommended in place of the 5CX1500A, for improved reliability. 5CX 1500A 4CW50,000J For information on this and other CPI products, visit our website at: www.cpii.com, or contact: CPI MPP Division, Eimac Operation, 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 telephone: 1(800) 414-8823. fax: (650) 592-9988 | email: [email protected] The values listed above represent specified limits for the product and are subject to change. The data should be used for basic information only. Formal, controlled specifications may be obtained from CPI for use in equipment design. Characteristics Plate Dissipation (Max.) 1,500 Watts Screen Dissipation (Max.) 75 Watts Grid Dissipation (Max.) 25 Watts Frequency for Max. rating (CW) 110 MHz Amplification Factor 5.5 Filament/Cathode Thoriated Tungsten Voltage 5.0 Volts Current 40.0 Amps Capacitance Grounded Cathode Input 75.0 pf Output 16.5 pf Feedthrough 0.2 pf Capacitance Grounded Grid Input 34.5 pf Output 16.5 pf Feedthrough .05 pf Cooling Forced Air Base Special Ring/ Breechblock Air Socket SK-840 Air Chimney SK-806 Boiler --- Length 4.95 in; 125.70 mm Diameter 3.37 in; 85.60 mm Weight 30 oz; 850 gm CPI | 5CX 1500A