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2K57

Sperry reflex klystron intended for microwave oscillator service, using velocity modulation and a reflector electrode to generate tunable microwave-frequency output.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 1.5 A

Description

The 2K57 is a Sperry reflex klystron intended for microwave service at microwave frequencies.

Socket description

International Octal

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
1.5 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

Klystron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Special microwave/gas-discharge section; published electrical data 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

1945 Sperry

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Klystron

Other

  • Beam voltage

    750 V

    AbsoluteMaximum

  • Beam voltage

    750 V

    AbsoluteMaximum

  • Beam current

    75 mA

    AbsoluteMaximum

  • Beam current

    75 mA

    AbsoluteMaximum

  • Heater-cathode voltage

    45 V

    Peak

  • Heater-cathode voltage

    45 V

    Peak