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