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2J56

Amperex pulsed magnetron designed for radar and high-intensity RF pulse service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
-

Description

2J56 is a Magnetron device. Amperex pulsed magnetron for radar/high-intensity RF pulse service. Published operating, rating, and characteristic data from the supplied page were preserved in the technical output.

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

Magnetron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Amperex pulsed magnetron for radar/high-intensity RF pulse service.

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

1958 Amperex Industrial

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Other

  • Frequency

    9215 to 9275 MHz

  • Pulsed RF output power

    40 kW

    Pulsed

  • Average RF output power

    40 W

    Pulsed

  • Pulsed plate voltage

    12 kV

    Pulsed

  • Pulsed plate current

    12 A

    Pulsed

  • Average plate current

    12 mA

    Pulsed

  • Magnetic field

    Packaged

  • Duty factor

    0.001

    Pulsed