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Specialized - Traveling Wave vacuum tubes

Specialized - Traveling Wave records in Tube Tinker cover 534 tube designations, including 809 preserved original datasheets. Compare bases, sockets, heater requirements, construction, exact variations, and directional replacement options.

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Original datasheets
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About Specialized - Traveling Wave tubes

If the tube is described as a traveling wave, backward wave, etc. tube then apply this type.

Electrical range

Nominal heater voltage
-7.6–12.6 V
Nominal heater current
0.2–12.5 A

Common specialized - traveling wave characteristics

These are the most frequently recorded attributes among tubes in this category.

Bases

  • NOVAL1

Sockets

  • WINCHESTERM1012
  • KPT109
  • WINCHESTERM129
  • DUODECAL58
  • IO5
  • B9A4
  • DUODECAL64
  • WINCHESTERPM63

Constructions

  • TravelingWave533
  • Magnetron1

Specialized - Traveling Wave tube list

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  • 8225

    TravelingWave

    Solenoid-focused traveling-wave continuous-wave amplifier for approximately 2–4 GHz broadband microwave service.

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    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • 8232

    TravelingWave

    Pulsed traveling-wave power amplifier covering 2.7–3.6 GHz, delivering kilowatt-class peak microwave output for high-power pulse service.

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    Not recorded
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    WINCHESTERPM6
    Heater
    7.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • 8258

    TravelingWave

    Beam-pulsed periodic-permanent-magnet traveling-wave amplifier for 2.32–2.68 GHz microwave power amplification.

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    Not recorded
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    7 V
    Sections
    1
  • 8279

    TravelingWave

    Periodic-permanent-magnet traveling-wave continuous-wave amplifier for 2.3–2.7 GHz broadband microwave service.

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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • 8280

    TravelingWave

    Periodic-permanent-magnet traveling-wave continuous-wave amplifier for 2.1–2.5 GHz broadband microwave service.

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    Not recorded
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    7.2 V
    Sections
    1
  • 8379

    TravelingWave

    Low-noise helix traveling-wave amplifier for 2.32–2.68 GHz radar and microwave receivers, offering about 31 dB gain and 4.5 dB noise figure.

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    Not recorded
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    B9A
    Heater
    5 V
    Sections
    1
  • BA1610

    TravelingWave

    Packaged backward-wave oscillator electronically tunable from 11–18 GHz, supporting amplitude, pulse, or frequency modulation with tens of milliwatts output.

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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • BA920

    TravelingWave

    Prefocused X-band backward-wave oscillator electronically tunable from 7–11.5 GHz, supporting multiple modulation modes and producing up to about 180 mW.

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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CMA1242

    TravelingWave

    Liquid-cooled M-type Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator, electronically tunable across 1.06–1.37 GHz and delivering at least 750 watts.

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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • CMA1243

    TravelingWave

    Liquid-cooled M-type Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator, electronically tunable across 1.34–1.70 GHz and delivering at least 750 watts.

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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CMA1244

    TravelingWave

    Liquid-cooled M-type Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator, electronically tunable across 1.65–2.10 GHz and delivering at least 700 watts.

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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • CMA1245

    TravelingWave

    Liquid-cooled M-type Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator, electronically tunable across 2.05–2.65 GHz and delivering at least 600 watts.

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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • CMA1246

    TravelingWave

    Liquid-cooled M-type Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator, electronically tunable across 2.60–3.40 GHz and delivering at least 500 watts.

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    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • CMA1247

    TravelingWave

    Liquid-cooled M-type Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator, electronically tunable across 3.20–4.10 GHz and delivering at least 500 watts.

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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CMA1251

    TravelingWave

    Compact liquid-cooled M-type Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator, electronically tunable across 2.10–2.65 GHz with at least 300 watts output.

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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • CMA1252

    TravelingWave

    Compact liquid-cooled M-type Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator, electronically tunable across 2.60–3.40 GHz with at least 200 watts output.

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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CMA1253

    TravelingWave

    Rugged liquid-cooled M-type Carcinotron, electronically tunable across 3.2–4.0 GHz with integral permanent-magnet focusing and at least 200 watts RF output.

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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CMA1254

    TravelingWave

    Rugged liquid-cooled M-type Carcinotron, electronically tunable across 3.9–4.9 GHz with integral permanent-magnet focusing and at least 150 watts output.

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    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CMA1255

    TravelingWave

    Rugged liquid-cooled M-type Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator covering 4.8–6.0 GHz, with permanent-magnet focusing and at least 150 watts RF output.

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    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • CMA1256

    TravelingWave

    Liquid-cooled M-type Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator electronically tunable from 5.9–7.3 GHz, with integral permanent-magnet focusing and at least 150 watts output.

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    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • CMA1257

    TravelingWave

    Compact liquid-cooled M-type Carcinotron covering 7.2–8.7 GHz, electronically tunable with integral permanent-magnet focusing and at least 160 watts RF output.

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    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CMA1258

    TravelingWave

    Rugged liquid-cooled M-type Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator covering 8.0–10.5 GHz, with electronic tuning and at least 150 watts RF output.

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    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CMA1259

    TravelingWave

    Liquid-cooled M-type Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator electronically tunable across 10.4–12.5 GHz, using integral permanent-magnet focusing and providing at least 100 watts output.

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    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CMA1260

    TravelingWave

    Compact liquid-cooled M-type Carcinotron covering 12.3–14.8 GHz, electronically tunable with integral permanent-magnet focusing and at least 80 watts RF output.

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    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CMA1261

    TravelingWave

    Rugged liquid-cooled M-type Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator, electronically tunable across approximately 14.5–17.5 GHz with integral permanent-magnet focusing and at least 80 W RF output.

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    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CMA1290

    TravelingWave

    Liquid-cooled M-type Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator, electronically tunable across approximately 15.4–17.6 GHz with integral permanent-magnet focusing and at least 100 W RF output.

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    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • CO101

    TravelingWave

    CO101 specialized - traveling wave electronic tube specifications and datasheets.

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    Not recorded
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    1
  • CO201

    TravelingWave

    Integral-magnet Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator for electronically tunable millimeter-wave generation near 135 GHz, providing approximately 1 W RF output.

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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CO20-1

    TravelingWave

    CO20-1 specialized - traveling wave electronic tube specifications and datasheets.

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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CO2012B

    TravelingWave

    Broadband Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator providing electronic microwave tuning across approximately 15.5–24 GHz.

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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CO20A

    TravelingWave

    Water-cooled millimeter-wave Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator covering approximately 150–156 GHz, with permanent-magnet focusing and frequency or amplitude modulation capability.

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    Not recorded
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    -7.44 V
    Sections
    1
  • CO20B

    TravelingWave

    Water-cooled millimeter-wave Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator covering approximately 128–136 GHz, with permanent-magnet focusing and up to about 3 W output.

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    Not recorded
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    -7.6 V
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    1
  • CO40

    TravelingWave

    Integral-magnet Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator centered near 70 GHz, electronically tunable with watt-level output reaching about 10 W over narrow bandwidth.

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    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CO40A

    TravelingWave

    Water-cooled millimeter-wave Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator covering approximately 73–76 GHz, with permanent-magnet focusing, modulation capability, and roughly 3–8 W output.

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    Not recorded
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    -7.2 V
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    1
  • CO40B

    TravelingWave

    Water-cooled millimeter-wave Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator covering approximately 68–72 GHz, with integral permanent-magnet focusing and frequency or amplitude modulation capability.

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    Not recorded
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    -7.6 V
    Sections
    1
  • CO43

    TravelingWave

    Integral-magnet broadband Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator electronically tunable across 7–11 GHz, with forced-air cooling and approximately 15–150 mW RF output.

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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CO521A

    TravelingWave

    Broadband Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator electronically tunable across approximately 8–16 GHz, providing roughly 10–150 mW RF output.

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    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CO63

    TravelingWave

    Integral-magnet broadband Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator covering 4.8–9.6 GHz, electronically tunable with forced-air cooling and approximately 15–150 mW RF output.

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    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CO80

    TravelingWave

    Millimeter-wave backward-wave oscillator covering approximately 39.5–41 GHz, with integral permanent-magnet focusing, water cooling, and roughly 10–30 W RF output.

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    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
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    7.7 V
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    1
  • CO94

    TravelingWave

    Electronically tunable 3.5–7.2 GHz Carcinotron backward-wave oscillator with integral magnet, forced-air cooling, and approximately 30–150 mW RF output.

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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CV2188

    TravelingWave

    Broadband traveling-wave amplifier for approximately 3.6–4.2 GHz service, providing about 1 GHz instantaneous bandwidth without retuning for wideband microwave amplification.

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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CV2358

    TravelingWave

    Broadband traveling-wave amplifier covering approximately 3.53–4.62 GHz, providing about 1 GHz bandwidth without retuning for wideband microwave amplification.

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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CV6087

    TravelingWave

    Broadband forward-wave traveling-wave amplifier covering approximately 7–11.5 GHz, providing at least 30 dB gain and about 10 mW saturated output near 9 GHz.

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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • CV8908

    TravelingWave

    Low-noise traveling-wave amplifier for approximately 2.7–3.2 GHz receiver input and IF-amplifier service, providing roughly 24 dB gain with low noise figure.

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    Not recorded
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    5.25 V
    Sections
    1
  • D2009

    TravelingWave

    Pulsed traveling-wave amplifier covering approximately 3.95–8 GHz, with integral solenoid and control grid, roughly 35 dB gain, and multiwatt peak output.

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    Not recorded
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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • D2013

    TravelingWave

    Rugged continuous-wave traveling-wave amplifier covering approximately 8–9.6 GHz, using a helix slow-wave structure and providing about 5 W output with at least 33 dB gain.

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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • D2014

    TravelingWave

    Rugged 8–9.6 GHz pulsed traveling-wave power amplifier with control grid, capable of approximately 1.8 kW peak output and about 33 dB gain.

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    Not recorded
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    6.3 V
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    1
  • D2020

    TravelingWave

    Altitude-service mechanically modified version of the F6996 traveling-wave tube, retaining the parent type’s electrical characteristics apart from altered base and lead capacitance.

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    Not recorded
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    DUODECAL5
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1