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Y-540

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Y-540 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Planar Triode). Recorded specifications: brand EIMAC, construction Triode, socket Flexible / flying leads, maximum plate voltage 10000 V, and maximum plate dissipation 150 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandEIMAC
ClassPlanar Triode
BaseFlexible / flying leads
Filament6.3 V @ 1.3 mA

Construction

Primary TypeTriode
EnvelopeCeramic/Metal
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

Heater Notes60 second cathode heating time

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage10000 V

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Average Characteristics1000 V30000—145100 mA

Application Notes

Especially suited for ECM and other switch applications, and airborne applications due to minimal heater power and small size. Consult EIMAC for applications using longer pulse duration or higher duty cycles.

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    Plate Dissipation150 W
    Grid 1 Voltage-150 V
    Cathode Current150 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • High voltage switch or series regulator service
    • UHF triode construction
    • Nanosecond region operation
    • Extended grid-anode insulator
    • Arc-resistant matrix cathode
    • Small size and light-weight
    • Solder tabs for grid and cathode-heater