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Specialized - Klystron ·Klystron

2K33

Mechanically tunable velocity-modulation klystron designed for microwave amplifier and oscillator service over its specified frequency range.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
8.3 V / 680 mA

Description

Velocity-modulation microwave amplifier/oscillator tube with variable frequency near 1.25 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
8.3 V
Nominal heater current
680 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 plate dissipation
20 W

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

Klystron

Characteristics

  • Heater or filament voltage

    8.3 V

    Published nominal value

  • Heater or filament current

    680 mA

    Published nominal value

  • Frequency range

    1150 to 1350 MHz

    Published operating or tuning range

Other

  • RF power output

    0.02 W

    Published operating condition

  • Maximum anode dissipation

    20 W

    Published rating