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Specialized - Magnetron ·Magnetron

2M53

Fixed-frequency continuous-wave magnetron for microwave heating and cooking, with an integral permanent magnet and forced-air cooling for appliance or industrial service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
3.15 V / 13 A

Description

Fixed-frequency CW magnetron for microwave heating/cooking; integral magnet and forced-air cooling.

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
3.15 V
Nominal heater current
13 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
4500 V

Fixed-frequency CW magnetron for microwave heating/cooking; integral magnet and forced-air cooling.

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

1982 Toshiba

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Other

  • Frequency

    2450 MHz

  • Average Anode Current

    300 mA

  • Power Output

    800 W

  • Anode Power Input

    1400 W

  • Load VSWR

    4

Characteristics

  • Cathode Preheating Time

    8 sec