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BI20

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BrandFerranti
ClassLow Voltage X-Ray Tube
BaseOctal

Construction

Primary TypeX-Ray Tube
EnvelopeGlass with thin window
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

MaterialTungsten

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage25000 V
Plate Dissipation25 W
Grid 1 Voltage-1400 V

Audio Performance

Key Features
  • Copper target
  • Thin glass window for low absorption
  • Directly heated tungsten filament
  • Control electrode for focus adjustment

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
DC Operation with Grid Bias20000 V————
DC Operation with Auto Bias15000 V———1.5 mA
AC Operation with Auto Bias15000 V———

Application Notes

Suitable for radiographic work on materials transparent to low voltage X-rays like plastics and thin metals. Radiation emitted through a thin glass window.

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