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2099

Grid-pulsed traveling-wave power amplifier covering approximately 4–8 GHz, using metal-ceramic construction and depressed-collector operation for kilowatt-class pulse output.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
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Base
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Socket code
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Base pins
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Nominal heater
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Description

The 2099 is a one-kilowatt grid-pulsed traveling-wave amplifier covering approximately 4 to 8 GHz, using metal-ceramic construction and depressed-collector operation.

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
-
Nominal heater current
-
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

TravelingWave

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Published maximum ratings and characteristics audited; remaining values retained densely in parameter table.

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 ITT

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

TravelingWave

Other

  • The tube type [1]

    2099

    The tube type 2099 is a 1 kilowatt grid pulsed traveling wave ampli-

  • The tube type [2]

    1

    The tube type 2099 is a 1 kilowatt grid pulsed traveling wave ampli-

  • fier having a minimum gain of

    28

    fier having a minimum gain of 28 db over the frequency range of

  • mum operating duty cycle is

    4 us

    mum operating duty cycle is 4 percent at a maximum pulse width

  • Frequency [1]

    40 GHz

    Frequency ................... 4,0-8.0 GHz _, 4.0-8.0 GHz

  • Frequency [2]

    -8 GHz

    Frequency ................... 4,0-8.0 GHz _, 4.0-8.0 GHz

  • Frequency [3]

    4 GHz

    Frequency ................... 4,0-8.0 GHz _, 4.0-8.0 GHz

  • Frequency [4]

    -8 GHz

    Frequency ................... 4,0-8.0 GHz _, 4.0-8.0 GHz

  • Pk Power Qutput [1]

    1500 W

    Pk Power Qutput ......... ... 1500 Watts 1000 Watts Min.

  • Pk Power Qutput [2]

    1000 W

    Pk Power Qutput ......... ... 1500 Watts 1000 Watts Min.

  • Gain at

    1

    Gain at 1.0 KW Pk Pwr .

  • Cathode Voitage [1]

    -9.75

    Cathode Voitage ............... —9.75 --9.25 —9.75KV

  • Cathode Voitage [2]

    -9.25

    Cathode Voitage ............... —9.75 --9.25 —9.75KV

  • Cathode Voitage [3]

    -9.75

    Cathode Voitage ............... —9.75 --9.25 —9.75KV

  • Cathode Current [1]

    1.7 A

    Cathode Current ... ... ... .... 1.7 1.8 Amp Pk

  • Cathode Current [2]

    1.8 A

    Cathode Current ... ... ... .... 1.7 1.8 Amp Pk

  • Heater Volts [1]

    6.15

    Heater Volts ................ ... 6.15 6.0 6.3 Volts

  • Heater Volts [2]

    6

    Heater Volts ................ ... 6.15 6.0 6.3 Volts

  • Heater Volts [3]

    6.3

    Heater Volts ................ ... 6.15 6.0 6.3 Volts

  • Heater Current [1]

    31 A

    Heater Current................. 31 2.4 3.5 Amp

  • Heater Current [2]

    2.4 A

    Heater Current................. 31 2.4 3.5 Amp

  • Heater Current [3]

    3.5 A

    Heater Current................. 31 2.4 3.5 Amp

  • GridtoAnode [1]

    15

    GridtoAnode ................. 15 20 uuf

  • GridtoAnode [2]

    20

    GridtoAnode ................. 15 20 uuf

  • Grid to Cathode [1]

    17

    Grid to Cathode . ............. .. 17 25 uuf

  • Grid to Cathode [2]

    25

    Grid to Cathode . ............. .. 17 25 uuf

  • Grid Current [1]

    300 A

    Grid Current. .. ................. .300 .400 Amp Pk

  • Grid Current [2]

    400 A

    Grid Current. .. ................. .300 .400 Amp Pk

  • NOTE

    1 V

    NOTE 1. Voltages with respect to cathode. ENVIRONMENTAL . '

  • NOTE" [1]

    2 V

    NOTE"2. High voltage must NOT be applied in Shock ... 15G, 51 millisec pulse

  • NOTE" [2]

    15 V

    NOTE"2. High voltage must NOT be applied in Shock ... 15G, 51 millisec pulse

  • NOTE" [3]

    51 V

    NOTE"2. High voltage must NOT be applied in Shock ... 15G, 51 millisec pulse

  • the absence of proper Grid Bias. Vibration .......... ... As per MIL-T [1]

    5422

    the absence of proper Grid Bias. Vibration .......... ... As per MIL-T-5422, Part 1

  • the absence of proper Grid Bias. Vibration .......... ... As per MIL-T [2]

    1

    the absence of proper Grid Bias. Vibration .......... ... As per MIL-T-5422, Part 1

  • NOTE

    3

    NOTE 3. Modified tubes with smali signal and Operating Temperature ..............

  • power gains flat to within [1]

    12 W

    power gains flat to within 12 db can Non-Operating Temperature ............ —60°C to +120°C

  • power gains flat to within [2]

    -60 W

    power gains flat to within 12 db can Non-Operating Temperature ............ —60°C to +120°C

  • power gains flat to within [3]

    120 W

    power gains flat to within 12 db can Non-Operating Temperature ............ —60°C to +120°C

  • # [1]

    4

    #4-40 THo. COOLANT CONNECTION GRID (GREEN) COOLANT CONNECTION

  • # [2]

    -40

    #4-40 THo. COOLANT CONNECTION GRID (GREEN) COOLANT CONNECTION