[AMPS] Splatter

[measures@vc.net (Rich Measures)]

>Hi Ian,
>
>> It depends what you call "delicate". The 4CX800 has a rated maximum grid
>> dissipation of 2W, which means that at the normal bias voltage of -60V
>> you could run as much as 30mA grid current without damage. 
>
>Grid dissipation is not bias voltage times grid current. It is 
>the value of POSITIVE grid voltage (with respect to the 
>cathode) times grid current integrated over the conducting portion of 
>the grid drive cycle.
>
>I have no idea what the exact value is, but from a rough look at the 
>4CX800A data it looks like 30 mA indicated on a grid meter would cook 
>the grid rather quickly.

It looks like Mr. Rauch needs to read Svetlana's 4CX800A spec.  sheets.  
Rich--

R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K   


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