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Specialized - Klystron ·Klystron

1K20XK

Ceramic-metal reflex klystron designed for microwave oscillator service in its specified C- or X-band frequency range.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 800 mA

Description

X-band reflex klystron for oscillator service with the frequency and output characteristics published on its Eimac datasheet.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
800 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Klystron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max cathode current
55 mA

Reflex klystron: specialized resonator/repeller ratings have no direct promoted columns and are preserved in TUBE_SECTION_PARAMETER; published maximum cathode current is promoted.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

1962 Eimac

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Klystron

Characteristic

  • Frequency Range

    9200 to 10000 MHz

  • Published Output Power

    75 mW

    Minimum or typical as stated by source

  • Warm-up Time

    30 s

Other

  • Maximum DC Resonator Voltage

    350 V

  • Maximum Resonator Dissipation

    20 W

  • Maximum Negative Repeller Voltage

    500 V

    Negative with respect to cathode

  • Maximum Positive Repeller Voltage

    0 V

    Positive with respect to cathode

  • Typical DC Resonator Voltage

    350 V

  • Typical DC Cathode Current

    50 mA

  • Typical Power Output

    90 mW