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Specialized - Magnetron ·Magnetron

2J38

Fixed-frequency pulsed magnetron oscillator operating around 3.25 GHz.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 1.25 A

Description

Fixed-frequency pulsed magnetron oscillator around 3.25 GHz.

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
1.25 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
5000 V
Max plate dissipation
160 W
Max cathode current
8 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

    1.25 A

    Published nominal value

  • Frequency range

    3249 to 3263 MHz

    Published operating or tuning range

Other

  • RF power output

    10 W

    Published operating condition

  • Maximum anode voltage

    5000 V

    Published maximum or peak rating

  • Maximum anode current

    8 A

    Published peak rating

  • Maximum anode dissipation

    160 W

    Published rating