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BTW 50-3 vacuum tube outline illustration

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BTW 50-3

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BTW 50-3 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Water-Cooled Transmitting Triode). Recorded specifications: brand Brown Boveri, construction Triode, base Metal, socket Special / none, maximum plate voltage 15000 V, and maximum plate dissipation 65000 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandBrown Boveri
ClassWater-Cooled Transmitting Triode
BaseSpecial / none

Construction

Primary TypeTriode
EnvelopeGlass-Metal
Base MaterialMetal
Sections1

Filament / Heater

MaterialThoriated tungsten

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Class C RF, unmodulated (Grounded Cathode)15000 V100000—4518500 mA
Class B AF, Push-Pull (2 tubes)15000 V100000—4525000 mA

Application Notes

Recommended mounting position: vertical, anode downwards. Maximum air temperature at glass header 160°C.

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    Plate Voltage15000 V
    Plate Dissipation65000 W
    Grid 1 Voltage-1500 V
    Cathode Current130000 mA

    Audio Performance

    Power Output245000 W
    Key Features
    • Water-cooled anode
    • Directly heated
    • High power transmitter
    • Replacement for BTW 50-1