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Specialized - Klystron ·Klystron

2K40

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
6.3 V / 360 mA

Description

Mechanically tuned velocity-modulation klystron amplifier/oscillator covering approximately 5 to 10 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
360 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
18 W

Published ratings and characteristics promoted where clearly applicable; additional source values retained as section parameters.

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

1947 Westinghouse

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Klystron

Characteristics

  • Heater or filament voltage

    6.3 V

    Published nominal/representative value

  • Heater or filament current

    360 mA

    Published nominal/representative value

  • Frequency range

    5000 to 10000 MHz

    Mechanical tuning range

Other

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    18 W

    Published

  • Accelerator potential

    250 V

    Published

  • Disk potential

    1200 V

    Published

  • Collector potential

    1200 V

    Published

  • RF power output

    30 mW

    Published

  • Maximum resonator voltage

    1200 V

    Published

  • Maximum resonator current

    4 mA

    Published