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Specialized - Magnetron ·Magnetron

2M69

Low-voltage continuous-wave magnetron for microwave heating and cooking, using a permanent magnet and forced-air cooling for compact sustained-power operation.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
5 V / 20 A

Description

Low-voltage CW magnetron for microwave heating/cooking; permanent 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
5 V
Nominal heater current
20 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
2750 V

Low-voltage CW magnetron for microwave heating/cooking; permanent 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

    1000 mA

  • Power Output

    1500 W

  • Anode Power Input

    2.8 kW

  • Load VSWR

    4

Characteristics

  • Cathode Preheating Time

    5 sec