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Specialized - Magnetron ·Magnetron

2J37

Fixed-frequency pulsed magnetron oscillator operating near 3.87 GHz.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 1.4 A

Description

Fixed-frequency pulsed magnetron oscillator in the roughly 3.87 GHz region.

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
1.4 A
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

Magnetron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
12000 V
Max plate dissipation
100 W
Max cathode current
15 A

Published ratings and characteristics promoted where clearly stated.

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

1938 Raytheon

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Characteristics

  • Heater or filament voltage

    6.3 V

    Published nominal value

  • Heater or filament current

    1.4 A

    Published nominal value

  • Frequency range

    3867 to 3877 MHz

    Published operating or tuning range

  • Magnetic field strength

    1375 gauss

    Published operating value

Other

  • RF power output

    80 W

    Published operating condition

  • Maximum anode voltage

    12000 V

    Published maximum or peak rating

  • Maximum anode current

    15 A

    Published peak rating

  • Maximum anode dissipation

    100 W

    Published rating