[AMPS] Splatter
Rich Measures
measures@vc.net
Mon, 9 Jun 97 04:51:21 -0700
>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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