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RD20XL

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RD20XL is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Coaxial transmitting triode). Recorded specifications: brand Tesla, construction Triode, base Copper/Glass, socket Coaxial, maximum plate voltage 10000 V, and maximum plate dissipation 20000 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandTesla
ClassCoaxial transmitting triode
BaseCoaxial
Filament9 V @ 180000 mA

Construction

Primary TypeTriode
EnvelopeGlass/Metal
Base MaterialCopper/Glass
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

MaterialThoriated tungsten
Heater NotesDirect heating, thoriated tungsten cathode, parallel feed

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Characteristic Data—45000—45—

Application Notes

Suitable for use as an oscillator or RF power amplifier in short-wave FM broadcast transmitters, TV transmitters (Class B linear amplifier), and industrial generators.

Datasheets

Datasheet: RD20XL.pdf

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Datasheets courtesy of Frank Philipse via Frank's Electron Tube Data Sheets.

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    Absolute Maximum Ratings

    Plate Voltage10000 V
    Plate Dissipation20000 W

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Forced air cooling
    • Coaxial design
    • Squirrel-cage type cathode
    • Short-wave triode
    • Heavy-wall anode of OFHC copper